Monthly Archives: January 2026
Japanese imports exceeded projections with a year-on-year increase of 5.3% against an expected 3.6%
Written on January 22, 2026 at 12:43 pm, by
Japan’s imports rose 5.3% in December, boosting yen dynamics and impacting global currency and commodity markets.
The actual merchandise trade balance in Japan for December fell short at ¥105.7 billion
Written on January 22, 2026 at 12:43 pm, by
Japan’s trade balance missed expectations; gold prices fell; Yen weakened; USD strengthened ahead of data.
Optimism about Trump’s Greenland ambitions boosts USD/JPY, which holds above 158.00 as the BoJ meeting approaches
Written on January 22, 2026 at 12:13 pm, by
US Dollar strengthens versus Yen amid optimism, key US data awaited, BoJ policy stance closely monitored.
The US Dollar strengthens while EUR/USD declines as tariff threats from Trump are lifted
Written on January 22, 2026 at 11:44 am, by
EUR/USD falls as Trump cancels Greenland tariffs; US data, ECB signals, and risk sentiment drive markets.
Year-on-year GDP growth in South Korea fell short of expectations, recording 1.5% instead of 1.9%
Written on January 22, 2026 at 11:43 am, by
South Korea’s GDP growth slows; markets fluctuate amid oil, currency shifts, gold drop, and Monero decline.
EURUSD Stabilises as Political Shock Reverses
Written on January 22, 2026 at 11:38 am, by
EURUSD steadies near 1.1685 after tariff fears fade, but price remains capped below short-term resistance.
Forecasts of 0.1% were missed as South Korea’s GDP growth recorded -0.3% in the fourth quarter
Written on January 22, 2026 at 11:13 am, by
South Korea’s GDP contracts; silver, gold, Monero fall; major currencies fluctuate amid global economic shifts.
In December, Australia’s Westpac Leading Index (MoM) increased to 0.1% from -0.04%
Written on January 22, 2026 at 11:12 am, by
Westpac Leading Index rises to 0.1% in December, signaling improving economic outlook for Australia.
In December, New Zealand’s electronic card retail sales fell from 1.6% to -1% year-on-year
Written on January 22, 2026 at 10:46 am, by
Retail sales fell in New Zealand; gold, Monero dropped; AUD rose; EUR and GBP held steady.
In December, New Zealand’s electronic card retail sales fell from 1.6% to -0.5% year-on-year
Written on January 22, 2026 at 10:42 am, by
NZ electronic sales fell; NZD, AUD gained. CNY fixed slightly higher. Gold, Monero dropped amid market shifts.
