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Gold: Significant sell-off continues – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank's report, authored by Jim Reid, highlights a major sell-off in Gold, with a decline of 8.95%, marking its largest daily drop since 2013. The report attributes this volatility to the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, which has raised hawkish expectations.
Sweden Manufacturing PMI up to 56 in January from previous 55.3
Sweden Manufacturing PMI up to 56 in January from previous 55.3
Switzerland Real Retail Sales (YoY) registered at 2.9% above expectations (2.5%) in December
Switzerland Real Retail Sales (YoY) registered at 2.9% above expectations (2.5%) in December
Silver: Sharp decline amidst market shifts – MUFG
Silver prices experienced a historic drop of nearly 30% as markets reacted to the leadership of Kevin Warsh at the Federal Reserve.
USD/INR falls on RBI’s intervention, upside remains favored
The Indian Rupee (INR) gains against the US Dollar (USD) in the opening session on Monday, following the fiscal budget Financial Year (FY) 2026-27 announcement by the Indian government on Sunday.
Gold tumbles to three-week low on Fed chair nomination
Gold price (XAU/USD) slumps to a three-week low below $4,550 during the early European trading hours on Monday, pressured by some profit-taking.
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Holds losses to near 104.00, RBA rate decision looms
The AUD/JPY cross attracts some sellers near 104.05 during the early European session on Monday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) as the Bank of Japan (BoJ) Summary of Opinions from the January 22-23 meeting revealed growing hawkishness.
US Dollar Index treads water above 97.00 ahead of ISM Manufacturing PMI data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is holding ground after registering more than 1% gains in the previous session and trading near 97.20 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
United Kingdom Nationwide Housing Prices s.a (MoM) meets forecasts (0.3%) in January
United Kingdom Nationwide Housing Prices s.a (MoM) meets forecasts (0.3%) in January
United Kingdom Nationwide Housing Prices n.s.a (YoY) registered at 1% above expectations (0.7%) in January
United Kingdom Nationwide Housing Prices n.s.a (YoY) registered at 1% above expectations (0.7%) in January
Germany Retail Sales (YoY): 1.5% (December) vs 1.1%
Germany Retail Sales (YoY): 1.5% (December) vs 1.1%
Germany Retail Sales (MoM) came in at 0.1%, above expectations (-0.2%) in December
Germany Retail Sales (MoM) came in at 0.1%, above expectations (-0.2%) in December
Gold: Sharp drop signals market volatility – Commerzbank
Gold prices experienced a significant decline, dropping 9% last Friday, marking one of the most extreme single-day moves in years. The sell-off was attributed to forced liquidations and momentum unwinding, reflecting rapid de-risking by systematic traders.
USD/JPY: Strong momentum suggests further advance – UOB Group
UOB Group's report, authored by Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann, indicates that USD/JPY is likely to continue its upward trajectory, with strong momentum suggesting a potential advance towards the resistance level at 156.40.
Australian Dollar declines as US Dollar gains on cautious tone surrounding Fed
The Australian Dollar (AUD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday after registering over 1% losses in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair remains subdued following China's RatingDog Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data, which rose to 50.3 in January from 50.1 in December.
GBP/USD softens below 1.3700 as Trump picks Warsh for Fed
The GBP/USD pair loses ground to around 1.3670 during the early European session on Monday, pressured by renewed US Dollar demand. Signs of political stability in the United States (US) provide some support to the Greenback against the Pound Sterling (GBP).
AUD/USD: Decline could extend to 0.6905 – UOB Group
The report from UOB Group, authored by Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann, suggests that AUD/USD could see a sharp decline, potentially extending to 0.6905 before stabilization occurs.
EUR/USD trades weakly near 1.1850 as Warsh's nomination boosts USD's appeal
The EUR/USD pair holds onto Friday’s losses near 1.1850 during the late Asian trading session on Monday.
Russia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI: 49.4 (January) vs 48.1
Russia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI: 49.4 (January) vs 48.1
Netherlands, The Nevi Manufacturing PMI declined to 50.1 in January from previous 51.1
Netherlands, The Nevi Manufacturing PMI declined to 50.1 in January from previous 51.1
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