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Canadian Dollar crimps two-day losing streak on Tuesday
• The Canadian Dollar found fresh footing on Tuesday, keeping USD/CAD bids below 1.3700.
USD/KRW: Market sensitivity to tightening risks – Societe Generale
The January BoK MPC minutes reveal a shift towards a more hawkish stance, indicating increased market sensitivity to potential tightening. Despite mixed signals, including a lower USD/KRW and rising property prices, the current data does not decisively sway the Committee's views.
Forex Today: RBA strikes hawkish tone while US shutdown delays jobs data
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, aligning with market expectations. The RBA's hawkish tone indicates that inflation pressures are likely to persist, suggesting further policy tightening may be on the horizon.
CNY: Hold your horses in 2026 – TD Securities
TD Securities' report by Alex Loo discusses the outlook for the Chinese Yuan (CNY) in 2026. The report highlights that while the CNY is significantly undervalued, expectations for a sizable revaluation may be misplaced.
Silver rebounds sharply as buyers capitalize on recent pullback
Silver (XAG/USD) rebounds sharply on Tuesday and trades around $85.30, up roughly 6.50% on the day at the time of writing.
AUD/USD climbs after RBA rate hike, markets price in further tightening
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades on the front foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered a widely expected interest rate hike, lifting the Aussie broadly across the board.
JPY: A volatile start – NAB
The Japanese Yen (JPY) experienced significant volatility at the start of 2026, trading between 153 and 159 before finishing the month slightly stronger.
Why Nifty rallied 1000 points today: Elliott Wave predicted the exact bottom [Video]
Did Nifty just start a new Bull Run? Elliott Wave analysis correctly predicted the 1000-point rally from 24,500. We analyze the impact of the US-India Trade Deal and reveal the next big targets for Nifty and Bank Nifty.In This Video:
Dow Jones Industrial Average mixed as Palantir soars, PayPal plunges on earnings flood
• Walmart becomes the first retailer to reach $1 trillion market capitalization, joining an elite club dominated by tech giants.
China: PPI deflation eases further – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered's report indicates that China's Producer Price Index (PPI) deflation likely eased to 1.5% year-on-year in January, driven by month-on-month increases in metal and energy prices.
NZD/USD rebounds amid USD pullback, RBNZ tightening expectations
NZD/USD recovers and trades around 0.6050 on Tuesday at the time of writing, up 0.75% on the day, after two consecutive days of decline. The rebound mainly reflects a pause in the appreciation of the US Dollar (USD), which is giving back part of its recent gains against major currencies.
India–US Trade Deal: Clarity needed – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analyst Kunal Kundu notes that the US will reduce its tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%, while India is expected to eliminate tariffs on US goods. However, India has not confirmed the zero-tariff access or the cessation of Russian oil purchases.
Gold rebounds after sharp correction, eyes $5,000 resistance
Gold (XAU/USD) climbs more than 5% on Tuesday as dip buyers step back into the market following last week’s violent correction from record highs near $5,600. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is hovering near $4,980, recovering after slipping to near four-week lows around $4,402 on Monday.
Germany: Growth recovery expected in 2026 – BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas projects that Germany will experience a return to robust growth in 2026, following a modest recovery in 2025. The report emphasizes that infrastructure spending approved for 2026 will facilitate this growth, despite previous delays.
Canada: Tariff removals bring relief – RBC
The recent de-escalation of trade tensions between Canada and China is expected to provide relief for Canadian agricultural exporters, particularly in the Prairies and coastal regions.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Holds in a tight range as thin data keeps trading subdued
The British Pound (GBP) trades in a tight range against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with GBP/USD struggling to find direction as a thin economic calendar in both the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) keeps price action subdued.
GBP/USD holds in a tight range as thin data keeps trading subdued
The British Pound (GBP) trades in a tight range against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with GBP/USD struggling to find direction as a thin economic calendar in both the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) keeps price action subdued.
USD: Arctic chill freezes greenback – NAB
National Bank of Canada (NAB) analysts Stéfane Marion and Kyle Dahms noted that the USD fell to its lowest level since 2023 due to geopolitical tensions and speculative positioning.
EUR/JPY climbs on Eurozone monetary stability, Japan election uncertainty weighs
EUR/JPY trades around 183.80 on Tuesday at the time of writing, up 0.20% on the day, amid contrasting dynamics between Europe and Japan.
AUD: RBA rate hike signals ongoing tightening – BNY
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, aligning with market expectations. The RBA's hawkish tone indicates that inflation pressures are likely to persist, suggesting further policy tightening may be on the horizon.
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