January 28, 2026 1:21 pm
Key Moments EUR/USD pushed above 1.20 as sustained U.S. dollar weakness lifted the pair. Donald Trump’s comments showing little concern about the weaker dollar reinforced bearish USD sentiment. ECB officials warned that further euro strength could pose risks if it pressures inflation. Dollar Under Pressure Ahead of FOMC The U.S. dollar extended its decline as […]
Read moreJanuary 28, 2026 7:58 am
Key Moments Bitcoin traded up 1.1% at $89,235.8 by 02:07 ET (07:07 GMT), holding within a tight $88,000-$89,000 range. A weaker dollar near four-year lows and record gold prices above $5,200 an ounce supported demand for alternative assets. Market participants remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve decision, widely expected to keep interest rates […]
Read moreJanuary 28, 2026 7:04 am
Key Moments Traders are shifting toward the Swiss franc as safe-haven demand for the US dollar and Japanese yen weakens. For nearly two years, EUR/CHF appeared to respect a Swiss National Bank pain threshold near 0.9200, but recent moves are now testing that level. A stronger franc could raise deflation risks in Switzerland while, at […]
Read moreJanuary 27, 2026 2:37 pm
Key Moments UBS recommends a long EURCHF position from around 0.92 with a target of 0.945 and a stop-loss at 0.91. Improving European macro data and Germany’s fiscal stimulus are cited as key supports for the euro. UBS expects reduced safe-haven demand for the Swiss franc as global growth becomes more procyclical. UBS Calls for […]
Read moreJanuary 27, 2026 1:55 pm
Key Moments Front-month Henry Hub futures settled almost 29% higher at $6.80/MMBtu, extending a strong rally. Total gains in front-month prices since 19 January reached almost 120%, while spot Henry Hub briefly exceeded $30/MMBtu. ING strategists indicated that early signs of production recovery suggest U.S. natural gas prices may have already peaked. Storm-Driven Rally Lifts […]
Read moreJanuary 27, 2026 7:48 am
Key Moments EUR/USD confirmed a bullish breakout from a bull pennant. However, it stalled just above 1.1900, a level that has capped gains for years. Conflicting forces on the U.S. dollar — softer policy signals versus strong macro data — are limiting conviction on the next move. Upcoming central bank speeches and key data releases […]
Read moreJanuary 26, 2026 1:16 pm
Key Moments Cisco shares traded about 1.6% higher in premarket trading after Evercore ISI raised its rating to Outperform. Evercore ISI lifted its price target on Cisco to $100 from $80, citing attractive valuation at “under 20x P/E vs. large cap tech peers.” The bank expects AI-related revenues of “~$3.0B in FY26E (~5% of sales)” […]
Read moreJanuary 26, 2026 11:02 am
Key Moments Henry Hub natural gas prices pushed above $6/MMBtu, the highest level since late 2022, as a severe US winter storm hit production and demand. European benchmark TTF climbed above EUR40/MWh as EU storage dropped below 46% full, well under the 5-year average of 61%. Silver traded above $108/oz and gold surpassed $5,000/oz, extending […]
Read moreJanuary 26, 2026 10:09 am
Key Moments USD/CHF moved below 0.7800, signaling notable Swiss Franc strength and unsettling officials in Zurich. The trade-weighted Swiss Franc is nearing new record highs, intensifying concerns about currency appreciation. Analysts identify 0.7800/7810 as a key resistance zone for USD/CHF if the latest move persists. Intensifying Concerns Over Swiss Franc Appreciation The USD/CHF currency pair […]
Read moreJanuary 26, 2026 9:28 am
Key Moments JPMorgan added Fraport AG (ETR: FRAG) and Getlink SE (EPA: GETP) to its positive catalyst watch list ahead of Q4 results and an investor day. The bank expects Fraport to show stronger free cash flow prospects, a bullish 2026 outlook, and clearer capex and dividend plans. Zurich Airport (SIX: FHZN) was downgraded to […]
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