Monthly Archives: January 2026
Gold Drops as Fed Speculation Shifts Mood
Written on January 30, 2026 at 1:00 pm, by
Gold slides after record highs as hawkish Fed speculation lifts the dollar, though the metal remains on track for a historic month.
Tokyo’s CPI excluding fresh food for January was reported at 2%, falling short of expectations
Written on January 30, 2026 at 12:46 pm, by
Gold, crypto, and tech stocks fell as strong US Dollar pressured markets; Tokyo inflation rose 2%.
In December, the unemployment rate in Japan matched forecasts at 2.6%
Written on January 30, 2026 at 12:45 pm, by
Japan’s 2.6% unemployment rate in December signals labour market resilience amid global economic challenges.
In Japan, the year-on-year Consumer Price Index decreased to 1.5% from 2% in January
Written on January 30, 2026 at 12:17 pm, by
Tokyo CPI falls to 1.5%; global markets shift as USD strengthens, oil drops, and crypto declines.
Tokyo’s CPI, excluding food and energy, was 2% in January, falling short of the 2.2% forecast
Written on January 30, 2026 at 12:16 pm, by
Tokyo CPI underperforms, yen weakens; commodities, currencies, and crypto face shifts amid market uncertainties.
Dollar Index Bounces as Fed Chair Nominee Looms
Written on January 30, 2026 at 12:04 pm, by
USDX rises near 96.5 as markets price in a Fed leadership pick and political risk easing.
In December, South Korea’s industrial output fell by 0.3%, exceeding forecasts of a 2.1% drop
Written on January 30, 2026 at 11:46 am, by
South Korea’s output beats forecasts; markets react to geopolitical risks, Fed uncertainty, and crypto sell-offs.
In December, South Korea’s service sector output increased from 0.7% to 1.1%
Written on January 30, 2026 at 11:16 am, by
Service sector growth in South Korea signals recovery, improved consumer demand, and potential for stronger economic outlook.
In December, South Korea’s industrial output growth exceeded expectations, recording 1.7% instead of 0.5%
Written on January 30, 2026 at 11:16 am, by
South Korea’s industrial output beat forecasts; Bitcoin, gold, Microsoft, and Solana saw steep declines.
Traders take profits as gold nears $5,600, anticipating its best month in decades
Written on January 30, 2026 at 10:47 am, by
Gold trims losses after Fed decision; outlook mixed amid US-Iran tensions, job data, and UBS forecast.
