Monthly Archives: January 2026
The PBOC establishes the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.9929, lower than the previous 7.0019
Written on January 23, 2026 at 2:42 pm, by
PBOC sets USD/CNY lower at 6.9929; utilizes unique tools to guide China’s state-influenced financial system.
During the early Asian session, the price of gold soars past $4,950 amid heightened safe-haven demand
Written on January 23, 2026 at 2:13 pm, by
Gold nears record highs amid geopolitical tensions, Fed concerns, and safe-haven demand boosts investor interest.
January saw Japan’s Jibun Bank Services PMI rise from 51.6 to 53.4
Written on January 23, 2026 at 2:12 pm, by
Japan’s services PMI rose to 53.4 in January, signaling sustained growth and economic recovery momentum.
The Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI in Japan increased to 51.5 from 50
Written on January 23, 2026 at 1:43 pm, by
Japan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 51.5 in January, signaling expansion and improved economic sentiment.
The Japanese Yen weakens against the US Dollar as USD/JPY approaches 158.50 ahead of a rate decision
Written on January 23, 2026 at 1:42 pm, by
USD/JPY edges higher as Japan’s CPI cools; BoJ seen holding rates steady amid inflation slowdown.
Consumer confidence in the United Kingdom aligns with predictions, registering at -16 for January
Written on January 23, 2026 at 1:13 pm, by
UK consumer confidence remains low in January, reflecting economic caution that may hinder future growth.
In December, the year-on-year CPI for Japan, excluding food and energy, decreased to 2.9%
Written on January 23, 2026 at 1:13 pm, by
Japan’s inflation dips; gold hits highs; Ethereum slows; forex and crypto markets show cautious optimism.
Yen Weakens as BOJ Delivers Expected Hold
Written on January 23, 2026 at 1:01 pm, by
USDJPY trades near 158.7 as the BoJ holds rates and fiscal risks weigh, with intervention risk rising near 160.
In December, Japan’s National CPI increased by 2.1% year-on-year while Core CPI met forecasts
Written on January 23, 2026 at 12:43 pm, by
Japan’s December CPI rose 2.1% annually, slowing from November; core inflation met market expectations.
In December, Japan’s Year-on-Year Consumer Price Index decreased from 2.9% to 2.1%
Written on January 23, 2026 at 12:42 pm, by
Japan’s CPI fell to 2.1% in December; global markets saw currency shifts and rising gold prices.
