A surprise rebound lifts confidence and reshapes early-2026 economic expectations as the US manufacturing sector delivered a powerful comeback in January, signaling easing pressure on factories and renewed momentum across industrial activity. Fresh data showed a sharp improvement that exceeded expectations and challenged fears of a prolonged slowdown at the …

A Calm Decision Meets an Uncalm Market: The Federal Reserve opened 2026 by holding interest rates steady, exactly as markets expected after three consecutive rate cuts late last year. Yet what followed was anything but calm. The Fed’s pause, combined with growing uncertainty around its future leadership, landed in markets …

EUR/USD fell 0.75% during the North American session, dropping below the 1.19 mark to trade around 1.1882. The decline comes as the US Dollar strengthened sharply following the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair and higher-than-expected US inflation data.Markets reacted to signs that the Fed is …

White House Signals a Clear Monetary DirectionThe White House has moved to clarify its vision for the next phase of U.S. monetary leadership, signaling strong support for Kevin Warsh. The message coming from Washington reflects a desire for faster confirmation and a clearer alignment between fiscal discipline and monetary policy, …

Silver Breaks First… and Breaks HardMarkets did not unravel quietly. Silver cracked first—and it cracked loudly. After a powerful run to record territory, the metal reversed sharply, unleashing a wave of profit-taking that tore through momentum-driven trades. What had looked like unstoppable strength suddenly turned into a reminder of how …

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged well into next year, as momentum for further hikes in 2026 fades. Economists widely agree that the deposit rate will remain steady at 2% when the Governing Council convenes in Frankfurt on February 4–5. Inflation Nudges Higher, But …

AI leadership and cloud power aren’t enough to stop the sell-off. Microsoft’s stock dropped sharply to an 8-month low even after posting solid fiscal second-quarter results, as investors reacted to slowing consumer growth and ongoing AI-related capital expenditures. The tech giant remains a leader in AI after its early investment …

Warsh Seen as Strong Fit for Federal Reserve LeadershipFederal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran voiced strong support for Kevin Warsh, describing him as an excellent choice for a leadership role at the central bank. Miran said he is enthusiastic about the work Warsh is expected to deliver and expressed confidence in …

White House Pushes Forward as Jerome Powell Era Nears Its EndPresident Donald Trump has signaled a decisive move toward reshaping Federal Reserve leadership, with the White House openly backing Kevin Warsh as its preferred choice to succeed Jerome Powell. The message from the administration is clear: it wants a swift …

Oil prices slipped slightly in early trading, with US crude hovering near $64 a barrel after several days of gains. Despite the modest decline, prices remain firmly higher over the month, reflecting strong underlying support. Middle East Tensions Keep Risk Premium Alive Heightened tensions between the United States and Iran …