January 16, 2026 7:52 am
Key Moments GBP/AUD closed below 2.000 for the first time since early 2025. As a result, a key technical break is now confirmed. UK November GDP rose 0.3%, beating forecasts of 0.1%. However, the gain relied on temporary factors such as higher car production. Bearish momentum and a risk-friendly market tone point to further downside. […]
Read moreJanuary 15, 2026 2:19 pm
Key Moments GBP/JPY trades around 212.35, declining for a second straight session while still hovering near multi-year highs. UK GDP rose 0.3% MoM in November, topping the 0.1% consensus and rebounding from October’s 0.1% contraction, but offered only limited support to Sterling. Technical structure for GBP/JPY remains bullish, with price above the 21-day and 50-day […]
Read moreJanuary 15, 2026 1:58 pm
Key Moments Wells Fargo set out its 2026 semiconductor outlook with a broad slate of stock upgrades across chips, memory, and equipment. AMD was designated the firm’s top pick, while Broadcom, Lam Research, KLA, Analog Devices, and Monolithic Power Systems all received Overweight ratings. The bank now projects 2026 semiconductor industry revenue of $1.02 trillion, […]
Read moreJanuary 15, 2026 1:41 pm
Key Moments USD/CHF holds a firm bid and tests resistance near 0.8020 while extending its uptrend from late December. Strong US PPI and Retail Sales data support expectations for a Federal Reserve pause, boosting the US Dollar. On the 4-hour chart, USD/CHF trades near 0.8012 within an ascending triangle, with resistance at 0.8020 and support […]
Read moreJanuary 15, 2026 12:54 pm
Key Moments LME copper prices have jumped 23% since November, moving above $13,000, which Goldman Sachs attributes largely to speculative inflows. Earlier 2025 copper gains were linked to the US dollar, China growth expectations, and ex-US tightness, but Goldman Sachs says these drivers are not behind the latest move. Goldman Sachs still expects a refined […]
Read moreJanuary 15, 2026 10:50 am
Key Moments USD/CAD trades back above 1.3900, moving toward monthly highs around 1.3920 after rebounding from 1.3850. Stronger-than-expected US PPI and Retail Sales readings have reinforced support for the Greenback. Oil prices fall by nearly 2% on the day, pressuring the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar. USD/CAD Extends Recovery Toward Monthly Peak The USD/CAD pair is advancing […]
Read moreJanuary 15, 2026 8:55 am
Key Moments UK data released Thursday showed stronger-than-expected monthly GDP for November, improved industrial production, and rising housing market optimism. ING sees further downside risk for EUR/GBP support at 0.8645/55, with a potential move toward 0.8600 next week tied to positioning and upcoming UK CPI data. ING projects Bank of England rate cuts in March […]
Read moreJanuary 15, 2026 8:40 am
Key Moments Macquarie estimates that silver-lead-zinc now represents 40% of South32’s net present value by commodity, matching aluminium and alumina combined. Hermosa’s Taylor deposit is approved for US$2.2 billion in capital expenditure, with first production targeted in the first half of 2027 and an initial mine life of 28 years. UBS forecasts higher silver prices, […]
Read moreJanuary 15, 2026 7:47 am
Key Moments Brent and WTI futures fell nearly 3% in Asian trading, ending a five-day winning streak after recent double-digit gains. Comments from U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran and Venezuela eased fears of imminent supply disruptions and reduced the geopolitical risk premium. U.S. EIA data showed a 3.4 million-barrel crude inventory build and a […]
Read moreJanuary 15, 2026 7:30 am
Key Moments Microsoft agreed to buy 2.85 million U.S. soil carbon credits from Indigo Carbon in a 12-year deal, marking a record-sized transaction. According to a source familiar with the terms, the deal is valued between $171 million and $228 million, based on past prices of $60 to $80 per ton. Farmers in the program […]
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