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USD/JPY trades higher as Japanese Yen falters on inflation, fiscal uncertainty
USD/JPY trades higher at the start of the week and hovers around 155.60 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.55% on the day.
Middle East: Trade growth dynamics – Standard Chartered
Middle East trade is experiencing significant growth, projected to increase by 15% compared to 9% globally from 2021 to 2024. Asia is expected to dominate this trade corridor, expanding from USD 0.9 trillion in 2024 to USD 1.5 trillion by 2030.
Gold stabilizes after steep correction, uptrend intact amid geopolitical risks
Gold (XAU/USD) stabilises on Monday with dip-buying interest emerging after a sharp correction from last week’s surge to fresh all-time highs near $5,600. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,705, recovering after an intraday slide of nearly 10% to over three-week lows near $4,402.
GBP/USD dips as Dollar stays bid on Warsh Fed pick, strong ISM data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) dives some 0.17% on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) extends its gains to two straight days, following the precious metals rout that pushed Gold prices down by over $1,000 after reaching a record high near $5,600. GBP/USD trades at 1.3662 after reaching a daily high of 1.3715.
US ISM Manufacturing PMI improves to 52.6 in January vs. 48.5 expected
The business activity in the US manufacturing sector expanded in January, with the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) improving to 52.6 from 47.9 in December. This reading came in better than the market expectation of 48.5.
United States ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid came in at 59 below forecasts (60.5) in January
United States ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid came in at 59 below forecasts (60.5) in January
United States ISM Manufacturing PMI registered at 52.6 above expectations (48.5) in January
United States ISM Manufacturing PMI registered at 52.6 above expectations (48.5) in January
United States ISM Manufacturing Employment Index climbed from previous 44.9 to 48.1 in January
United States ISM Manufacturing Employment Index climbed from previous 44.9 to 48.1 in January
United States ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index rose from previous 47.7 to 57.1 in January
United States ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index rose from previous 47.7 to 57.1 in January
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Downside bias holds below 0.7850
The Swiss Franc (CHF) trades on the back foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, as the nomination of former Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair helps the Greenback recover from four-year lows.
Emerging Markets: Strong start in 2026 – HSBC
HSBC's report highlights a robust start for Emerging Markets (EM) in 2026, with the MSCI EM index rising approximately 11% in USD terms. This performance contrasts with a mere 2% increase for the MSCI US index.
United States S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 52.4, above forecasts (51.9) in January
United States S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 52.4, above forecasts (51.9) in January
Canada S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increased to 50.4 in January from previous 48.6
Canada S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increased to 50.4 in January from previous 48.6
Silver price declines on US policy shift, easing geopolitical tensions
Silver (XAG/USD) trades sharply lower on Monday, hovering around $81.80 at the time of writing, down 2.0% on the day. The white metal extends the corrective move that began after last week’s steep drop, as markets rapidly reassess the macroeconomic and monetary outlook in the United States (US).
AUD: RBA expected to hike rates – TD Securities
TD Securities analysts anticipate that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will raise its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85%. This expectation is supported by a firmer growth outlook and signs of increasing inflation.
Tyson Foods (TSN) Q1 earnings miss estimates
Tyson Foods (TSN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.97 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.14 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
Unity Software (U) plunges toward triple-layer support structure
Unity Software (U) closed Friday at $29.10 after experiencing one of the most brutal declines I've seen in the gaming engine space. From highs above $50 just weeks ago, U has shed nearly half its value in a relentless downtrend that shows little sign of exhaustion.
Brent: Oil prices surge amid geopolitical tensions – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank's report by Henry Allen, Macro Strategist and Jim Reid, Global Head of Macro and Thematic Research, highlights a significant increase in Brent Crude Oil prices, which rose by 16.2% in January 2026, closing at $70.69/bbl.
EUR/GBP holds steady as traders stay sidelined ahead of BoE and ECB meetings
The Euro (EUR) remains range-bound against the British Pound (GBP) at the start of the week, as traders stay on the sidelines and avoid large directional bets ahead of this week’s interest-rate decisions from the Bank of England (BoE) and the European Central Bank (ECB).
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.
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