Monthly Archives: January 2026
Revised data indicated the US GDP grew by 4.4% in the third quarter of 2025
Written on January 22, 2026 at 11:42 pm, by
US GDP growth revised to 4.4% in Q3 2025; exports, investment up, consumer spending down slightly.
Applications for unemployment insurance in the US increased to 200K last week, reflecting rising claims
Written on January 22, 2026 at 11:13 pm, by
US jobless claims rose slightly to 200,000; continuing claims and 4-week average both declined.
The year-on-year Canadian New Housing Price Index decreased from -1.9% to -2% in December
Written on January 22, 2026 at 11:12 pm, by
Canada’s New Housing Price Index dropped further, signaling continued housing market strain amid economic uncertainty and rate hikes.
The policy rate is anticipated to remain at 0.75%, prioritising economic growth and inflation analysis
Written on January 22, 2026 at 10:43 pm, by
BoJ holds rates steady at 0.75%, focusing on inflation, yen impact, and short-term bond yields.
Following a Greenland agreement and Trump’s tariff removal, the US Dollar strengthens alongside risk assets
Written on January 22, 2026 at 10:42 pm, by
US Dollar rises after Greenland deal eases tariffs; markets eye Fed meeting, Powell’s hawkish stance possible.
Brent crude saw a slight increase due to reduced US-EU trade frictions, according to ING’s expert
Written on January 22, 2026 at 10:14 pm, by
Oil stable, IEA raises demand forecast; Bitcoin tops $90K; gold firm; jobless claims hit 200K.
Strong employment figures led the Australian Dollar to surpass 0.6800 against the US Dollar
Written on January 22, 2026 at 10:12 pm, by
Australian Dollar rises past 0.6800 as strong December jobs and tightening labor market fuel rate hike bets.
Francesco Pesole notes that New Zealand’s CPI could bolster RBNZ tightening expectations at 3.0% year-on-year
Written on January 22, 2026 at 9:42 pm, by
New Zealand’s CPI may exceed forecasts, supporting rate hike expectations and bolstering NZD in currency markets.
UOB Group’s analysts expect USD/JPY to fluctuate between 157.90 and 158.80, indicating consolidation
Written on January 22, 2026 at 9:13 pm, by
USD trades in consolidation phase; short-term range 157.90–158.80, long-term outlook between 157.10–159.10.
Awaiting US growth and inflation data, the US Dollar Index remained below 98.90 after a bounce
Written on January 22, 2026 at 9:12 pm, by
Dollar Index rebounds as Trump softens EU stance; markets eye US inflation and Q3 GDP data.
