January 13, 2026 9:46 am
Key Moments Cocoa prices fell more than 10% year-on-year in the first 12 days of 2026, reaching $5,443 per ton. The market recorded a 48.1% annual decline in 2025, ending the year at $6,056 per ton after earlier drought fears eased. Analysts expect prices to remain under pressure amid surplus expectations, although heightened volatility leaves […]
Read moreJanuary 13, 2026 8:27 am
Key Moments BlackRock reported that investors focusing on AI in 2026 prefer energy and infrastructure providers over major U.S. tech firms. In a survey of 732 EMEA-based clients, only a fifth saw the largest U.S. tech groups as the top AI investment opportunity. More than half chose power suppliers for data centers, while 37% selected […]
Read moreJanuary 13, 2026 7:18 am
Key Moments NZD/USD rose for a second straight session, trading near 0.5780 during Asian hours on Tuesday. Meanwhile, New Zealand business confidence jumped to 48% in Q4 2025 from 18% in Q3, marking the highest level since March 2014, according to NZIER. However, gains in NZD/USD faced resistance as the US Dollar firmed ahead of […]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2026 3:15 pm
Key Moments HSBC initiated coverage of Netflix with a Buy rating and a $107 price target, highlighting recent share weakness as an entry point. The bank values Netflix at 34x projected 2026 earnings, implying 18% upside from current levels and supported by monetization and profitability gains. HSBC views the proposed $83 billion Warner Bros. Discovery […]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2026 3:01 pm
Key Moments The Euro is up 0.4% against the US Dollar, placing it in the middle of the G10 performance pack amid broad USD weakness. Stabilizing Euro area-US yield spreads and improving EUR/spread correlation are providing renewed fundamental support for the currency. Scotiabank strategists maintain a medium-term bullish view on EUR, with a local trading […]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2026 1:27 pm
Key Moments Bank of America expects a bullish euro outlook in 2026, supported by lower US rates and potential China stimulus. The bank sees growth converging between the US and Euro Area in the second half of the year, while Euro Area inflation remains lower than other G4 peers. However, BofA stays cautious in the […]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2026 10:05 am
Key Moments USD/JPY has been trading above its 50-day moving average, preserving its positive momentum. The pair has consolidated in a base pattern since November while testing the upper end of its recent range. Key upside reference levels highlighted include 158.90/159.10 and projections around 160.70, with support near 156 at the 50-DMA. Technical Setup and […]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2026 8:42 am
Key Moments Global smartphone shipments rose 2% year-on-year in 2025, supported by improving demand in emerging economies. Apple led the top five vendors with a 20% market share, helped by iPhone 17 series sales and strength in emerging and mid-sized markets. Counterpoint Research expects the smartphone market to soften in 2026 as chipmakers prioritize AI […]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2026 7:36 am
Key Moments: GBP/USD saw sharp swings as geopolitical tensions and shifting risk appetite drove uneven U.S. Dollar moves. Meanwhile, U.S. non-farm payrolls rose by only about 50,000 jobs, while unemployment unexpectedly fell. Looking ahead, U.S. CPI and U.K. GDP data are set to guide GBP/USD direction. Latest Exchange Rates Currency Pair Exchange Rate Pound to […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2026 3:12 pm
Key Moments GBP is down 0.2%, lagging most G10 peers as North American trading opens Friday. External factors have driven recent GBP moves, but domestic data and BoE MPC comments will regain focus next week. Strategists expect GBP/USD to trade in a near-term range of 1.3380 to 1.3480. Key technical levels sit at the 200-day […]
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