Friday, January 16, 2026

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Currency Market Outlook 2026: 8 Key Factors Driving Volatility

We do not expect a quiet new year; instead, we see a range of factors that could influence volatility in the currency market. On...

U.S. Sees Record Layoffs in October: Over 153,000 Jobs Cut, While NFP Data Remains Delayed Amid Longest-Ever Government Shutdown

As is customary on the first Friday of the month, investors and analysts typically await the release of the U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report....

Fed Expected to Cut Rates by 25 bps on Wednesday Despite Government Shutdown

We expect the Federal Reserve to deliver another 25 bp rate cut on Wednesday, despite the disruption caused by the U.S. government shutdown. The...

Gold and Silver Hit New All-Time Highs

Gold and silver have surged to record highs in recent days, drawing intense attention from investors seeking safe-haven assets amid growing economic and geopolitical...

The U.S. Federal Reserve Takes a Cautious Stance on Further Rate Cuts

The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has adopted a clearly cautious approach to further interest rate cuts, as highlighted in recent remarks by its Chair,...

New H-1B Visa Costs Could Undermine U.S. Tech Competitiveness

On Friday, the U.S. will release inflation data based on the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index excluding food and energy – the Federal Reserve’s...

Dollar’s Wild Ride: From Sharp Gains to Sell-Off on NFP Surprise

The last few days have brought one of the strongest rallies in the dollar’s strength. The U.S. currency experienced its biggest weekly appreciation since...

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Historic Division Emerges Among Governors

As expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, maintaining the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25%–4.50%. This marks the...

Market Stagnation on EUR/USD Despite Lagarde’s Hawkish Tone – Trump Visits the Fed, Silver Outshines Gold

Yesterday’s European Central Bank (ECB) meeting, followed by President Christine Lagarde’s press conference, could have triggered more market volatility. However, the lack of changes...

USD Under Pressure as Fed’s Internal Divisions Deepen and Rate Cut Expectations Grow

Yesterday’s semi-annual testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before the U.S. House of Representatives did not deliver any significant new insights. Powell reiterated...

Gold Holds Steady Despite Middle East Escalation: Central Banks Buy, Investors Flock to the Dollar

Despite a dramatic U.S. airstrike targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and escalating tensions across the Middle East, gold prices have remained surprisingly stable. Contrary to...

No Rate Cuts Yet: Fed Likely to Keep Rates Steady for Fourth Time

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive time, reflecting a cautious approach to monetary policy in...

Crisis of Confidence in the U.S.: Dollar Forecasts for 2025–2026 Turn Bearish After Trump’s Tariffs

Donald Trump’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs on April 2 triggered one of the most notable episodes of dollar weakness since the global financial crisis....

Fundamentals vs. Political Chaos: What Really Drives the Dollar Today

A growing lack of investor confidence in U.S. policymaking and the general unpredictability of the American economy has emerged as a significant force shaping...
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