January 21, 2026 2:49 pm
Key Moments EUR/USD extended gains despite rising transatlantic tensions and tariff threats tied to the Greenland dispute. Safe-haven flows lifted gold and silver, while equities, cryptos, and the US dollar weakened. Support near 1.1580–1.1600 and a break of a short-term bear channel keep EUR/USD biased higher. Geopolitics in Focus as Trump Heads to Davos Markets […]
Read moreJanuary 21, 2026 1:55 pm
Key Moments USD/TWD rose from about 29 to 31.6 since June 2025. UBS views the move as a correction after a strong TWD rally. Meanwhile, hedging costs have dropped sharply. The 12-month USD/TWD NDF now costs just 0.6% per year. As a result, UBS expects USD/TWD to fall to 30.3 by the end of 2026. […]
Read moreJanuary 21, 2026 11:40 am
Key Moments Ford Motor is recalling 119,075 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in the engine block heater that could lead to a fire risk when plugged in. The affected models include certain Focus, Escape, Explorer, and Lincoln MKC vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Owners have been instructed not […]
Read moreJanuary 21, 2026 10:42 am
Key Moments Meta’s new AI lab delivered its first major models internally this month, the company’s CTO said. The models were built by the Meta Superintelligence Labs team formed last year and show “a lot of promise.” Meta’s AI push remains under scrutiny after leadership changes, the new lab launch, and aggressive talent hiring. Internal […]
Read moreJanuary 21, 2026 9:40 am
Key Moments USD/JPY is trading flat around 157.90, just above the upper boundary of a multi-month range that was breached early last week. Tariff threats from Trump toward European countries are weighing on the dollar, while Japan’s fiscal issues and the upcoming BoJ policy decision are pressuring the yen. Momentum indicators show cooling bullish momentum, […]
Read moreJanuary 21, 2026 9:16 am
Key Moments EUR/CAD traded near 1.6200 on Wednesday after three straight days of gains. WTI crude rose for a fourth session to about $59.60 per barrel after Kazakhstan halted output. Markets widely expect the BoC to keep rates unchanged on Jan. 28 after Canada’s CPI rose to 2.4%. EUR/CAD Under Pressure as Oil-Linked CAD Advances […]
Read moreJanuary 21, 2026 8:35 am
Key Moments Bitcoin slipped 1.2% to $89,801.1 by 01:10 ET (06:10 GMT), nearing its weakest level of the year. Geopolitical tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands for Greenland and rising concerns over Japan’s fiscal position weighed heavily on risk sentiment. Strategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) disclosed a $2.13 billion Bitcoin purchase, lifting its holdings to […]
Read moreJanuary 21, 2026 7:03 am
Key Moments GBP/USD trades near 1.3430 in Asian hours, extending gains for a third session. UK employment rose by 82K in the three months to November, reversing an earlier decline. Attention now turns to UK CPI, PPI, and Retail Price Index data due later Wednesday. GBP/USD Supported by Strong UK Labor Data GBP/USD remained supported […]
Read moreJanuary 20, 2026 3:04 pm
Key Moments Natural gas futures jumped 25% to $3.88 per MMBtu by 8:19 a.m. Eastern on Monday amid intensifying cold weather. Traders cited a Bomb Cyclone and unusually cold forecasts as the main drivers behind the rapid price surge and volatility. The latest rally reverses a prior drop from over $5.20 per MMBtu seen at […]
Read moreJanuary 20, 2026 2:21 pm
Key Moments USD/CAD has declined about 0.6% over two days, extending its pullback from 1.3928 toward lows near 1.3820. Geopolitical tensions, including U.S. tariff threats and EU-U.S. trade frictions, have fueled a broad “Sell America” theme. Canadian CPI surprised to the upside in December, while the BoC’s preferred CPI gauge eased, supporting expectations for a […]
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