Market Update

Business activity across the Eurozone remained in expansion territory in January, but momentum showed signs of softening as the services sector lost steam, according to the latest flash HCOB PMI data. The Composite PMI held steady at 51.5, slightly below market expectations of 51.6. While the headline figure still points …

U.K. retail sales rebounded sharply in December, signaling a return of consumer confidence after months of caution surrounding the Autumn budget and giving the Bank of England fresh food for thought ahead of its February policy meeting. Monthly sales rose 0.4%, reversing November’s decline, while annual growth surged to 2.5%—well …

Oil prices advanced in Asian trading on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential military action against Iran, reigniting fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Despite some volatility earlier in the week, crude was on track for a fifth consecutive weekly gain, supported by expectations of …

Most Asian stock markets advanced on Friday, supported by gains in technology shares, while Japanese equities held on to mild gains after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged, in line with expectations. The BOJ raised its inflation and growth forecasts, shifting market focus to an upcoming address by …

On January 22, 2026, the North American trading session buzzed with a flurry of corporate earnings announcements, delivering a patchwork of results that highlighted resilience in consumer staples and commodities while revealing ongoing pressures in the semiconductor space. Major U.S. companies stepped into the spotlight, posting outcomes that ranged from …

Yen Finds Support, Dollar Recovers Modestly: The Japanese Yen recovered some lost ground against the US Dollar on Thursday, though gains remained limited, as USD/JPY stabilized near 158.42, up 0.11% on the day.The pair pulled back from earlier highs as broad Dollar weakness resurfaced, even as US macro data pointed …

Global markets advanced as investors reacted to signs of easing tensions between the United States and Europe, following renewed diplomatic engagement that reduced fears of imminent trade measures.The US Dollar continued to weaken even after inflation and growth data broadly met expectations. Recent figures confirmed that price pressures remain manageable, …

The US dollar weakened on Thursday following the release of economic data showing continued stabilization in inflation, solid growth fundamentals, and signs of resilience in the labor market. The softer tone in risk sentiment—supported by diminishing geopolitical worries—has also contributed to the greenback’s retreat.Investors reacted positively after the US reported …

Gold Nears Multi‑Year Highs on Global Uncertainty Gold prices surged on Thursday, with spot bullion climbing above $4,913 per ounce, gaining nearly 1.7% and flirting with fresh multi‑year highs as traders balanced strong economic data with lingering geopolitical tensions. The precious metal extended its impressive run so far this year, …

US stock markets extended their upward momentum on Thursday, buoyed by robust economic readings and a retreat in recent geopolitical concerns that had roiled markets late last week.Equities on Wall Street continued climbing as fresh data pointed to resilient US growth and manageable inflation. At the same time, signs of …