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Financial & Forex Market Recap – Jan. 12, 2026
Markets positioned cautiously ahead of Tuesday’s CPI as Powell disclosed DOJ subpoenas. Gold surged on Fed independence concerns while dollar weakened despite rising yields amid Iranian unrest.
Premium Watchlist Recap: Australian CPI (November 2025)
Australia’s November CPI missed forecasts, yet AUD rallied on sticky core inflation. Which pair made the cut to move beyond the watchlist stage, and how did it play out?
Pre-Week Cheat Sheet: January 12 – 16, 2026
U.S. CPI headlines could decide whether dollar strength extends or fades, with volatility set to spike as markets reprice Fed expectations.
3 Tips to Help You Trade Outside Your Comfort Zone
Trading outside your comfort zone opens you to opportunities that could make you a better trader. Here are a few tips on how you can challenge yourself.
Too Much AI, Not Enough Power: 5 Stocks That Could Recharge as the Bottleneck Worsens
Electricity has emerged as a major constraint on AI expansion. Learn which 5 stocks benefit most as data centers compete for scarce electricity.
FX Watch: USD/JPY and AUD/USD’s Setups if U.S. CPI Encourages Aggressive Fed Rate Cuts
What if the US CPI report sparks more aggressive rate cut hopes? In that scenario, setups like USD/JPY and AUD/USD could start looking especially interesting.
FX Watch: USD/JPY and USD/CAD Trend Setups for a Strong U.S. CPI
Although data distortions are still likely to influence the December U.S. CPI report, strong results could continue to stoke hawkish Fed expectations. Here’s what I’m watching on USD/JPY and USD/CAD in this case.
Event Guide: U.S. CPI Report (December 2025)
The U.S. economy is in the middle of playing catch-up with data releases, as markets brace for the December figures after the government shutdown lull. Here’s what to expect from this top-tier report.
Chart Art: GBP/NZD Is Consolidating Near a Major Resistance Zone
GBP/NZD is testing a triangle consolidation resistance that’s been around for months. Will we see a breakout this week?
FX Weekly Recap: January 5 – 9, 2026
Traders faced a high-wire act this week, juggling major Venezuela headlines with anticipation for critical US employment data to kick off a volatile 2026.
3 Kinds of Helpful Self-Dialogue for Forex Traders
For forex traders, there are three general types of self-talk that we usually engage in, each of which has both positive and negative implications.
Chart Art: USD/JPY Is a Few Pips Away From a Multi-Month Resistance Zone. What’s Next?
USD/JPY is approaching a major resistance after grinding higher this week. Will the dollar turn lower? Or will USD/JPY make new multi-month highs?
China’s CPI Accelerated to 3-Year High in December 2025, But Deflation Woes Remain
China’s consumer prices accelerated to their fastest pace in nearly three years in December while producer prices remained mired in deflation for a 40th consecutive month.
Chart Art: EUR/CHF Reversal Pattern Confirmation Soon?
EUR/CHF made a couple of failed attempts to break below the .9280 area and is now completing a double bottom pattern. Can it break above the neckline next?
TA Alert of the Day: CAD/JPY Shows Hints of Short Term Weakness!
CAD/JPY shows signs of easing short-term upside momentum after a strong advance, with price action near recent highs raising questions about whether the uptrend can extend or a pullback may emerge.
Breaking Down the Odds: Could Trump Really Take Greenland?
President Trump wants to acquire Greenland. After the Venezuela operation, prediction markets show rising odds. Here’s what new traders need to know about potential currency impacts.
December ISM PMI Reports: The Tale of Two Surveys
The December ISM PMI surveys did little to provide clarity, and instead reinforced the divergence between the manufacturing and services sectors’ performance. What does this mean for recession odds and Fed policy?
Financial & Forex Market Recap – Jan. 8, 2026
Markets diverged Thursday as defense stocks surged on Trump’s $1.5 trillion military spending proposal while tech retreated, with traders positioning cautiously ahead of Friday’s employment report.
What Could Tank the US Stock Market in 2026?
Wall Street is unanimously bullish on 2026, but what could go wrong? Here are five key risks that could prove the optimism wrong.
Chart Art: Bitcoin (BTC/USD) to Find Support at $90K?
Bitcoin may test a key area of interest after seeing a mid-week downswing! Will the crypto pair find support from a previous resistance zone?
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