Well, if something can’t go up on good news.. there’s bound to be trouble up ahead. And the Japanese yen is quickly finding that out already with another drop today that sends it to a one-year low against the US dollar. I warned about the situation yesterday already here: The dollar isn’t the only major currency having a bad…
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues its relative underperformance amid speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may soon call a snap election to take advantage of strong approval ratings. With Takaichi’s popularity running high, a win would likely cement her authority to further boost the expansionary fiscal policy. These expectations lifted Japan’s Nikkei 225 to a record high and undermined…
Is WTI crude oil gearing up for a major reversal? The energy commodity seems to have broken above the neckline of its double bottom pattern on the 4-hour chart. Check out these potential upside targets in case the uptrend gains traction! WTI Crude Oil (USOIL) 4-hour Chart by TradingView After a volatile start to the year, crude oil appears…
Summary: Nikkei and Topix surge to record highs Markets play catch-up with Wall Street rally Early election speculation boosts fiscal hopes Weak yen lifts exporters; Katayama comments fade Global risk appetite outweighs Fed concerns Japanese equities surged to record highs on Tuesday as markets played catch-up with Wall Street’s recent rally and investors leaned into a familiar combination of…
Gold Price (XAU/USD) jumps to near $4,600 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The precious metal extends the rally after retreating from a fresh record high of $4,630 in the previous session amid uncertainty and geopolitical risks. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data for December will take center stage later on Tuesday. Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair…
EUR/USD is attempting to stabilize after a sharp pullback from late-December highs. Momentum just flashed a classic “early turn” setup. The Stochastic is crossing higher from oversold territory, a condition that often precedes a rebound. This is the type of shift that often gets attention because it can develop before the price has made an obvious trend change. Welcome…
Summary: Fitch flags Fed independence as key U.S. rating support Agency monitoring governance and institutional checks closely Comments follow Trump administration pressure on Powell S&P also warns Fed credibility underpins U.S. rating Central bank independence seen as systemic credit anchor Ratings agencies have drawn a clear line around Federal Reserve independence, warning it remains central to U.S. sovereign credit…
New Zealand NZIER Business Confidence (QoQ) up to 48% in 4Q from previous 18%
2026.01.12 2026.01.12 US Dollar Declines On Trump-Powell Feud. Forecast as of 12.01.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ With the release of US labor market statistics for December and renewed fears of pressure from the US government on the Federal Reserve, the EUR/USD pair found a bottom as investors followed the “buy the rumor, sell the news” principle. Let’s discuss this topic and make…
U.S. CPI headlines could decide whether dollar strength extends or fades, with volatility set to spike as markets reprice Fed expectations.
