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JPY: Weakness concerns amid intervention – BNY
The Japanese Yen remains under pressure, with concerns raised by local business leaders about its excessive weakness impacting profitability and wage growth.
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count below forecasts (412): Actual (411)
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count below forecasts (412): Actual (411)
USD/CHF rebounds as Warsh nomination and hot PPI support the US Dollar
The Swiss Franc (CHF) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as traders reassess the Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook following fresh signals from US President Donald Trump on the future leadership of the central bank.
USD/IDR: Rupiah stability remains uncertain – MUFG
The Indonesian Rupiah faces challenges amid a deteriorating fiscal picture and rising state-level borrowing. While Bank Indonesia's commitment to FX stability may help slow depreciation, a sustained recovery requires stronger policy clarity.
NZD/USD corrects from six-month high as US Dollar gains traction
NZD/USD trades around 0.6035 on Friday at the time of writing, down 0.70% on the day, snapping a winning streak that began in mid-January. The pair pulls back after touching a six-month high at 0.6094 in the previous day, amid profit-taking and a firm rebound in the US Dollar (USD).
Despite strong results, Apple, SoFi trend lower as Wall Street reflects on Warsh Fed nomination
You couldn't have asked for more from either Apple (AAPL) or SoFi (SOFI) quarterly results. However, the market has taken a dim view of both as the focus is drawn to President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair.
China: PMI expectations and Lunar New Year caution – ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO's report outlines expectations for January PMIs in China, with a consensus forecast indicating broad stabilization. Both manufacturing PMIs are expected to remain at or just above the neutral 50 mark, while the services PMI is anticipated to decrease but remain in expansion territory.
Gold plunges from record highs as profit-taking and a firmer US Dollar weigh
Gold (XAU/USD) comes under intense selling pressure on Friday, giving back all the gains registered earlier this week as extreme volatility triggers broad-based liquidation of leveraged positions. Meanwhile, traders also lock in profits at elevated price levels.
Fed’s Miran: Warsh is a fantastic pick
Federal Reserve (Fed) governor Stepher Miran said that he is really excited to see the good work he believes Warsh will do and that he believes there’s no inflation problem in an interview with CNBC on Friday.
KRW: BOK to maintain rates amid low inflation – DBS Bank
DBS Bank's Group Research projects that the Bank of Korea (BOK) will keep its base rate unchanged at 2.50% throughout 2026. The report indicates that January inflation is expected to ease, reflecting subdued demand-side pressures and stable supply-side conditions.
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.
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