The USD/JPY remains sidelined near the 156.60 mark as a complex interplay of mixed US macroeconomic data and escalating Asian geopolitical tensions neutralizes directional momentum. While the US Dollar struggles to maintain its post-holiday rebound, the Japanese Yen is emerging as a preferred sovereign hedge.The US Landscape: Nuanced Data and …
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The US Dollar enters a phase of consolidation following a robust start to 2026. Global currency markets are currently recalibrating as technical momentum yields to a heavy schedule of fundamental data, which will dictate the Federal Reserve’s monetary trajectory for the first quarter. The Greenback: Equilibrium in the DXY The …
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On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, financial markets showed muted reactions to the ADP private payrolls report, which revealed a modest gain of 41,000 jobs in December 2025 — well below economist expectations of around 50,000 to 64,000. This followed a revised loss in November and, combined with November’s JOLTS data …
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U.S. stock index futures traded without a clear direction on Wednesday, as investors weighed fast-moving geopolitical developments involving Venezuela against a busy slate of upcoming U.S. economic indicators that could help clarify the outlook for growth, inflation, and monetary policy heading into 2026. Trading sentiment remained cautious after recent gains …
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Despite the high-stakes legal proceedings involving the former Venezuelan leadership in New York, global financial markets have signaled a remarkable resilience. The “geopolitical premium” appears to be stabilizing as speculative interest shifts from military maneuvers to core economic fundamentals. This detachment highlights a growing market confidence in institutional stability despite …
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The Sovereign Surge: November Recap: While market volatility shakes traditional assets, central banks are reinforcing the “Gold Standard” of the 21st century. According to World Gold Council data, official institutions added 45 tonnes in November alone, pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to a commanding 297 tonnes. This momentum is not …
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Dollar Holds Firm in Quiet Trading Session: The US Dollar showed a modest gain today, with its key index rising by 0.15% to reach 98.505. This slight uptick comes during a relatively calm North American trading session, free from major economic releases. However, the dollar’s overall path reflects broader challenges …
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Euro Pulls Back on Disappointing Eurozone Data: The EUR/USD pair gave back earlier gains on Tuesday, sliding toward the 1.1710 level as weaker-than-expected Eurozone economic data weighed on the single currency. Concerns over slowing growth were reinforced by downward revisions to key service sector indicators and signs of easing inflation …
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Canada’s services economy stayed in contraction territory in December, as mounting trade uncertainty continued to pressure employment and client activity, according to S&P Global’s latest services PMI released Tuesday. The Business Activity Index rose to 46.5 from 44.3 in November, marking a modest improvement but remaining well below the 50-point …
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U.S. stock index futures were little changed in early Tuesday trading after Wall Street closed higher in the prior session, with gains led by energy shares following the U.S. operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. By 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), S&P 500 futures were largely unchanged …
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