Monthly Archives: January 2026
In November, year-on-year retail sales in South Africa increased from 2.9% to 3.5%
Written on January 21, 2026 at 10:43 pm, by
South Africa’s retail sales rose to 3.5% in November, indicating stronger consumer spending and economic improvement.
The Australian Dollar may fluctuate between 0.6700 and 0.6745, potentially approaching resistance at 0.6765
Written on January 21, 2026 at 10:42 pm, by
AUD likely to trade sideways short-term; potential to test resistance at 0.6765 if support holds.
The yield on Germany’s 30-year bond auction increased to 3.49%, rising from 3.45%
Written on January 21, 2026 at 10:14 pm, by
Gold surges to $4,900, Germany’s bond yields rise; crypto mixed amid geopolitical tensions, market caution grows.
Analysts from UOB Group suggest GBP may trade within a range under 1.3380, limiting upward movement
Written on January 21, 2026 at 10:13 pm, by
GBP/USD likely to range below 1.3380, with upward bias fading; markets remain volatile amid uncertainties.
The keynote speech by President Trump at the WEF in Davos may influence the EUR/USD exchange rate
Written on January 21, 2026 at 9:44 pm, by
Trump’s Davos speech may affect USD and EU ties amid Greenland tensions and potential tariff escalation.
Francesco Pesole from ING observes that market worries about Europe reducing US asset investments have diminished
Written on January 21, 2026 at 9:42 pm, by
European concerns over US assets fade; Euro strength capped amid bond volatility and strong seasonal dollar trends.
According to UOB Group analysts, EUR is expected to stabilise between 1.1690 and 1.1770
Written on January 21, 2026 at 9:13 pm, by
Euro rallies strongly against USD, stabilizing near 1.1724; upside potential remains above key 1.1560 support.
In November, the UK DCLG House Price Index exceeded the forecast, recording a 2.5% increase
Written on January 21, 2026 at 9:13 pm, by
UK house prices rose 2.5%, gold nears $4,900, Trump’s WEF speech may impact EUR/USD.
Analysts from Société Générale observe LME Copper consolidating around the 13,400 resistance level with declining momentum
Written on January 21, 2026 at 8:43 pm, by
Copper faces resistance at 13,400; momentum slows, suggesting consolidation between 12,300 and 13,400 levels.
December’s Consumer Price Index in South Africa aligns with forecasts at 3.6% year-on-year
Written on January 21, 2026 at 8:13 pm, by
South Africa’s CPI rose 3.6% in December, meeting expectations amid global currency and commodity shifts.
