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Fed’s Bostic: Fed needs to remain vigilant
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said that inflation is too high and needs to come down, and that the Fed should be more patient for now, in an interview for CNBC.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Slips below 1.3800 as Warsh nomination, hot PPI boosts USD
The Pound Sterling retreats on Friday, remaining below 1.3800 after the Trump administration revealed that Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Additionally, a red-hot inflation report on the producer front boosted the Greenback’s appeal. Read More...
USD/INR: Key budget announcement ahead – MUFG
The Indian Rupee remains under pressure as USD/INR approaches the 92.00 level. The upcoming FY2026/27 Budget announcement is crucial for assessing fiscal consolidation amidst rising capital outflows.
Fed’s Waller: Labor market remains weak
Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Christopher Waller said he dissented in favor of a 25 bps interest rate cut this week because monetary policy is still restricting economic activity too much, in a statement released on Friday.
GBP/USD slips below 1.3800 as Warsh nomination, hot PPI boost USD
The Pound Sterling (GBP) retreats on Friday, remaining below 1.3800 against the US Dollar (USD) after the Trump administration announced that Kevin Warsh would lead the Federal Reserve (Fed). Additionally, a red-hot inflation report on the producer front boosted the Greenback’s appeal.
WH Advisor Hassett: President Trump made a great choice
White House advisor Kevin Hassett said that he is not disappointed about being passed over for the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman position and that US President Donald Trump made "a great choice" nominating Kevin Warsh.
ECB: Policy response not warranted yet – Rabobank
Rabobank analysts expects the ECB to maintain the deposit rate at 2.00% through 2026, with two rate hikes anticipated in March and June 2027.
USD/CAD firms as Warsh pick calms Fed independence concerns and US PPI beats
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as the Greenback regains some ground after concerns over the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence eased somewhat following US President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate a former Fed Governor as the next Fed Chair.
Colombia National Jobless Rate up to 8% in December from previous 7%
Colombia National Jobless Rate up to 8% in December from previous 7%
USD: Decline and inflation dynamics – UBS
The UBS Weekly Blog by Paul Donovan discusses the rapid decline of the US Dollar this year. It highlights that while a weaker currency typically correlates with higher inflation, modern trading behaviors have diminished this narrative.
United States Chicago PMI registered at 54 above expectations (44) in January
United States Chicago PMI registered at 54 above expectations (44) in January
AUD/USD corrects from three-year high amid US Dollar recovery
AUD/USD trades around 0.7000 on Friday at the time of writing, down 0.60% on the day, after retreating from a three-year high reached earlier this week. The pair thus snaps a three-day winning streak, amid a technical correction and a modest recovery in support for the US Dollar (USD).
Oil: Bearish fundamentals signal pull-back – TD Securities
TD Securities' Ryan McKay highlights a shift in oil market fundamentals, suggesting a potential pull-back in prices. The report indicates that a loosening of near-term fundamentals could reduce crude oil prices by at least $2-3/bbl, while geopolitical risks may also impact market dynamics.
USD: Range-bound outlook amid Fed dynamics – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) reports that the Dollar has recovered within its multi-month range. Analysts expect the Dollar to hold within this range due to the Fed's cautious approach to monetary policy.
GBP/JPY steady near weekly highs as Yen weakens on softer Tokyo inflation
The British Pound (GBP) trades firmer against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Friday, as softer-than-expected Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) data weigh on the Yen and revive doubts over the pace of policy normalisation by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). At the time of writing, GBP/JPY is trading around 212.16
Southwest Airlines pushes on earnings, key resistance levels here
Southwest Airlines Company (LUV) saw a powerful move higher yesterday, with the stock surging more than 18% following its earnings report. Moves of this magnitude tend to immediately put a stock on my radar, especially when they occur in direct response to earnings.
Aon (AON) surpasses Q4 earnings estimates
Aon (AON) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.85 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.76 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.42 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
EU-India Trade Deal: Pragmatism Trumps Caution – Societe Generale
Societe Generale's Kunal Kundu discusses the recently concluded EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), highlighting its potential to create a free-trade zone covering nearly 2 billion people and a fourth of global GDP.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD weakens as US Dollar firms on Senate breakthrough
GBP/USD trades around 1.3760 on Friday at the time of writing, retreating 0.30% on the day as the US Dollar (USD) regains some traction.
US headline Producer Prices rose by 3% in December
US Producer Prices rose 3% in December from a year earlier, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The print came in above estimates (2.7%) and matched the 3% gain recorded in the previous month.
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