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Gold nears $4,700 record as US–EU trade war fears ignite haven rush
Gold (XAU/USD) rallies on Monday after falling to a four-day low on Friday, edging up more than 1.50%, and hovers near the $4,700 figure after reaching a new all-time high courtesy of geopolitical uncertainty amid the US-European Union trade-war escalation over the weekend.
FX Today: US Dollar sleeps, Trump does not
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, January 20:
EUR/USD gains as Trump’s tariff threats reignite trade war concerns
The Euro (EUR) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, as renewed trade war threats from US President Donald Trump weigh broadly on the Greenback. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades around 1.1648, up nearly 0.40% on the day and snapping a four-day losing streak.
Dow Jones Industrial Average declines as trade war rhetoric dampens sentiment
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) ripped open the new trading week on a tariff-fueled weak note, reminiscent of trade war fears that knocked around equity markets early in 2025. A year later, the Trump administration is still grappling with picking a lane and staying in it.
Canadian Dollar gains ground as tariffs weigh on US Dollar
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) caught a leg higher on Monday, climbing to its highest bids against the US Dollar (USD) in almost a week as global markets push down on the Greenback in the face of renewed trade war rhetoric from US President Donald Trump.
USD/JPY remains stable as Japanese political uncertainty meets global risk aversion
USD/JPY trades around 158.10 on Monday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day, after pulling back from an 18-month high reached last week.
Novo Nordisk is up over 45% in a month— Key resistance levels to watch
Novo Nordisk (NVO) has seen an impressive push higher over the past month, with the stock up more than 45% in a relatively short period of time.
Pound Sterling Price News: GBP/USD rallies as Trump tariff threats against EU weigh on US Dollar
GBP/USD rises on Monday after tensions between the US and Europe had grown following a social media post of US President Donald Trump threatening to impose duties on eight European countries. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3414, up 0.28%. Read More...
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hits record high after Trump tariff threat fuels risk-off mood
Silver (XAG/USD) extends its historic rally on Monday, surging to a fresh all-time high near $94.15, as robust safe-haven flows drive demand for precious metals amid escalating trade and geopolitical tensions.
GBP/USD rallies as Trump tariff threats against Europe weigh on US Dollar
GBP/USD rises on Monday after tensions between the US and Europe had grown following a social media post of US President Donald Trump threatening to impose duties on eight European countries. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3414, up 0.28%.
BoC Business Outlook Survey shows sentiment remains subdued, but recession fears continue to wane
The Bank of Canada's latest Business Outlook Survey, a quarterly summary of interviews to gauge the overall mood of business operators within the Canadian economy, has revealed much of what was already known by investors.
Gold steadies near record highs as Trump’s tariff threats fuel risk-off mood
Gold (XAU/USD) starts the week with a strong bullish gap, pushing deeper into uncharted territory as safe-haven demand strengthens.
Yen steady ahead of Japan snap election – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is little changed as markets digest the announcement of a snap election in Japan, keeping near-term FX moves contained.
NZD/USD rebounds as Chinese data supports Kiwi, Trump tariffs fears linger
NZD/USD trades around 0.5780 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.50% on the day. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) found support from generally encouraging economic data out of China, New Zealand’s main trading partner.
USD/CAD declines amid softer Greenback and mixed Canadian CPI data
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades on the front foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, supported by a broadly weaker Greenback, while markets show a muted reaction to the latest Canadian inflation report. At the time of writing, USD/CAD trades around 1.3878, down 0.27% on the day.
GBP edges higher as GBP/USD stabilizes – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is modestly higher against the US Dollar (USD), showing early signs of stabilization after retreating from its early January peak, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
Euro edges higher as EUR/USD stabilizes – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is up a modest 0.2% vs. the US Dollar (USD) as we enter Monday’s NA session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
USD: Tariff threats over Greenland weigh on US Dollar – Scotiabank
Renewed tariff threats from February on certain European countries in response to their opposition to President Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland mark a further deterioration in the western alliance and global geo-political environment.
Canadian Dollar edges higher as USD softens – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is modestly higher against a mostly weaker US Dollar (USD) but spot is holding within recent ranges, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
USD/CHF slips below 0.8000 as US-EU tensions revive demand for the Swiss Franc
The Swiss Franc (CHF) attracts fresh buyers against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) over control of Greenland support demand for the safe-haven Franc.
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