Monthly Archives: January 2026
Vice Chair Michelle Bowman expressed concerns over labour market risks, urging continued rate cuts by the Fed

Written on January 17, 2026 at 8:13 am, by
Fed Vice Chair Bowman urges interest rate cuts, citing fragile labor market and easing inflation pressures.
Trade Winds: China Export Surplus as Trump’s Tariffs Tightens

Written on January 17, 2026 at 8:00 am, by
Despite the ongoing impact of Trump’s tariffs, China has posted a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion. This article explores the effects on forex, equity markets, and commodities, highlighting the implications for emerging markets and key Asian indices. | VT Markets
The Euro declines against the US Dollar, struggling as the latter gains strength, hovering around 1.1600

Written on January 17, 2026 at 7:43 am, by
The Euro weakens as US data boosts the Dollar; EUR/USD trades near support with bearish momentum.
Commerzbank predicts a decline in US crude production, anticipating lower output due to low prices
Written on January 17, 2026 at 7:13 am, by
US crude oil production expected to peak in 2025, then decline due to reduced drilling and oversupply.
Commerzbank’s analyst highlights that record crude oil imports in China stem from increased refinery operations and stockpiling
Written on January 17, 2026 at 6:43 am, by
China’s crude oil imports hit record highs in 2025, driven by refinery expansion and strategic stockpiling.
The British Pound moves sideways around 1.3380, restrained by positive US economic data

Written on January 17, 2026 at 6:43 am, by
GBP/USD holds steady near 1.3380 as strong US data lifts Dollar; Sterling struggles below key averages.
In December, the Consumer Price Index for Russia reduced to 0.3%, down from 0.42%

Written on January 17, 2026 at 6:14 am, by
Inflation slows in Russia; gold and AUD/USD dip, USD/JPY falls, oil rebounds, markets eye U.S. data.
The Japanese Yen strengthens against the US Dollar, outperforming nearly all G10 currencies, as reported by Scotiabank

Written on January 17, 2026 at 6:13 am, by
Japanese Yen rises 0.3% amid intervention talks; bond yields climb, gold dips, AUD pressured by data.
According to Scotiabank’s strategists, the Euro slightly rises yet underperforms among G10 currencies

Written on January 17, 2026 at 5:42 am, by
Euro rises slightly as ECB holds neutral stance; market eyes ZEW sentiment, PMI for next moves.
Despite a China trade agreement, the CAD remains stable, uninfluenced by US equity or oil prices

Written on January 17, 2026 at 5:14 am, by
Canadian Dollar steady as trade deal with China fails to boost CAD; USD/CAD remains range-bound near 1.39.