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Consumer Sentiment Edges Up, Inflation Still a Worry—What Will the Fed Do Next?
January consumer sentiment beat expectations but remains below last year as inflation worries and labor market uncertainty persist.
FOMC Week: Position for Volatility In Rates, DXY & Commodity Futures As Powell Sets The Tone
While the market expects a Fed pause, Powell’s tone and leadership uncertainty will drive Treasury futures, and dollar direction, creating short-term trading opportunities.
Copper Prices Fizzle as Trump Updates Tariff Expectations
Copper prices slipped after Trump’s Section 232 update eased near-term tariff fears, while stronger jobless claims data supported the dollar and reduced expectations for Fed rate cuts.
UK Inflation Ticks Up in December As Core Stalls, Pound Slips Slightly
U.K. inflation edged higher in December, driven by tobacco and transport prices, while core inflation stayed flat, complicating the Bank of England’s outlook as the pound weakened slightly.
Yen Jumps on Hawkish BoJ Hold; USD/JPY Rally Fades Ahead of Fed Risk Event
BoJ held rates but sounded hawkish, boosting yen; dollar weakened ahead of Fed decision amid geopolitical and tariff uncertainties.
Jobless Claims Data Sends a Message: The Fed Isn’t Cutting Anytime Soon
The jobless claims report for the week ended Jan. 24 showed that the underlying labor market trend remained fairly resilient.
USD/JPY Nosedives As Market Reassesses Central Bank Paths And Intervention Risk — What A Weaker Greenback Means For US
Yen surged on intervention rumors, dragging the dollar lower, while strategists see higher odds of coordinated action as policy divergence supports JPY.