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LAST
ASK
BID
HIGH
LOW
NET CHG.
%CHG.
SPREAD
SPX
S&P 500 Index
6969.02
6969.02
6969.02
6992.83
6870.81
-9.01
-0.13%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average
49071.55
49071.55
49071.55
49292.81
48597.22
+55.96
+ 0.11%
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IXIC
NASDAQ Composite Index
23685.11
23685.11
23685.11
23840.55
23232.78
-172.33
-0.72%
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USDX
US Dollar Index
96.300
96.380
96.300
96.590
96.240
+0.330
+ 0.34%
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EURUSD
Euro / US Dollar
1.19374
1.19382
1.19374
1.19743
1.18947
-0.00328
-0.27%
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GBPUSD
Pound Sterling / US Dollar
1.37684
1.37695
1.37684
1.38142
1.37248
-0.00409
-0.30%
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XAUUSD
Gold / US Dollar
5130.41
5130.84
5130.41
5450.83
4941.85
-245.90
-4.57%
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WTI
Light Sweet Crude Oil
64.341
64.371
64.341
65.611
63.409
-0.911
-1.40%
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          AUDUSD Pulls Back From New Three-Year High

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          Summary:

          AUDUSD extended rally for nearly two weeks and hit three-year high on Thursday (0.7093), before easing.

          AUDUSD extended rally for nearly two weeks and hit three-year high on Thursday (0.7093), before easing.

          Weakening US dollar and Aussie tracking strong rise in precious metals, were mainly behind the latest rally (up over 6% since the move started on Jan 19).

          Bulls broke and established above psychological 0.70 level, but faced strong headwinds on approach to 0.7100 resistance, as daily studies are overbought and overstretched 14-d momentum turned south.

          Thursday's red daily candle with long upper shadow adds to signals of upside rejection and warning of pullback, as the US dollar jumps after steep fall in past four days.

          Loss of initial supports at 0.70 zone (psychological / near Fibo 23.6% of 0.6667/0.7093) unmasks 0.6930 (Fibo 38.2%), with stronger acceleration lower to find solid ground at 0.6900/0.6880 zone (round-figure / 50% retracement) and mark a healthy correction before larger bulls regain control.

          Caution on potential loss of 0.6880 handle, which may trigger deeper pullback and sideline bulls.

          Res: 0.7015; 0.7093; 0.7157; 0.7207Sup: 0.6968; 0.6930; 0.6880; 0.6830

          Source: Windsor Brokers Ltd

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          USD/JPY Recovery Looks Fragile With Resistance Waiting Above

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          Key Highlights

          · USD/JPY nosedived below 156.50 and 155.00.
          · It tested 152.00, and any recovery above 154.00 could face hurdles.
          · EUR/USD surged above 1.2000 before trimming some gains.
          · GBP/USD started a consolidation phase above 1.3760.

          USD/JPY Technical Analysis

          The US Dollar started a major decline below 158.00 against the Japanese Yen. USD/JPY settled below 157.00 to enter a bearish zone.

          Looking at the 4-hour chart, the pair traded below a key bullish trend line with support at 158.00 to start the recent downtrend. It settled below 156.50, the 200 simple moving average (green, 4-hour), and the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour).

          Finally, the pair dived below 153.50 and tested 152.00. A low was formed at 152.09, and the pair is now consolidating losses. Immediate resistance sits near 153.75.

          The first key hurdle could be 154.00. The next stop for the bulls might be 154.80, where they could face hurdles. A close above 154.80 could open the doors for more gains. In the stated case, the bulls could aim for a move toward 156.50 and the 200 simple moving average (green, 4-hour).

          If there is a fresh decline, the pair might find support near 152.40. The first major area for the bulls might be near 152.00. The main support sits at 150.00, below which the pair could accelerate lower. The next support could be 146.50.

          Looking at EUR/USD, the pair extended gains and traded above 1.2000 before the bears appeared and pushed the pair to 1.1950.

          Upcoming Key Economic Events:

          · US Producer Price Index for Dec 2025 (MoM) – Forecast +0.2%, versus +0.2% previous.
          · US Producer Price Index for Dec 2025 (YoY) – Forecast +2.7%, versus +3.0% previous.
          · Chicago Purchasing Manager's Index for Jan 2026 – Forecast 44.0, versus 43.5 previous.

          Source: Titan FX

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          Sharp Correction

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          We're coming toward the end of a geopolitically calm-ish week — no major threats, no major events — but with rising volatility in the metals markets. Yesterday was again marked by a strong rally in gold, silver and copper prices, followed this time by a sharp selloff.

          Note that the impressive rally in LME copper was triggered by intense speculative trading in China. So metals markets are fuming right now.

          Gold is down to around $5'230 per ounce at the time of writing after flirting with the $5'600 level at yesterday's peak. That's insane considering the week started near $5'000. And what was just as insane was the sharp selloff that followed. Gold wiped out around $2.5 trillion in market value in just 30 minutes, sending prices from above $5'500 to around $5'100.

          Silver also traded past $121 an ounce before pulling back sharply, and is down again in Asia this morning — same story for copper.

          Are we surprised? No, we're not. Price action in metals was impressive, but it could be expected just by looking at the rising stress through the lens of the gold volatility index.

          A major spike there has been telling us a lot about the building stress behind such an impressive rally, which lately became driven more by speculation than fundamentals. That means we could see a meaningful pullback of 8–10%, toward the $4'600–4'800 per ounce range, to relieve some of that stress.

          Price pullbacks, however, will likely be seen as opportunities to strengthen long positions, as the major drivers of the metals rally — unsustainable-but-still-rising G7 debt, waning appetite for the US dollar, trade and geopolitical uncertainties, the search for supranational assets able to preserve value in case of further geopolitical chaos, and potentially rising price pressures — remain fully in play.

          Tensions between the US and Iran these days don't only push oil prices higher — US crude briefly spiked past $66 per barrel yesterday — they also point to potential disruptions in major trade routes in the region. So, demand for hard commodities and safe-haven assets is certainly not over. That said, a correction looks healthy at these strongly overbought levels.

          Voilà — that's the take on metals: bullish in the longer run, cautious in the short run. Any geopolitical headline could disrupt the correction process and trigger a premature return to metals.

          In currencies, the US dollar is consolidating early-week losses near four-year low levels. The USDJPY is unsurprisingly rising again and likely has room to run toward levels that would make Japanese authorities uncomfortable — namely the 160 level. The EURUSD is struggling as well, having failed to hold above 1.20.

          Something notable happened this week: large bets were placed via Euribor options expiring in March and June, betting on a 25bp ECB rate cut before summer. That's clearly a contrarian trade, as markets are pricing a 25bp cut this year with 25% chance only. But it also suggests some investors are preparing for US-EU relations to worsen before improving, and for European economies to require ECB support.

          What's sure is that, with or without stabilization in US relations, EU governments will likely have to deliver on defence and technology spending, implying meaningful fiscal support.

          And we all know what the sweet combination of expansive fiscal and monetary policy means for equity markets: gains. As a result, stimulus expectations keep the Stoxx outlook positive, with defence names the first-line beneficiaries of fiscal flows.

          Note that the Stoxx 600 fell yesterday, alongside major US peers. One of Europe's biggest tech names, SAP, tanked 16% after reporting disappointing earnings — notably a lower-than-expected cloud backlog, meaning revenues already committed by customers for future cloud services but not yet recognized. SAP said negotiations took longer than expected and that AI tools should eventually drive customer migration from on-premise servers to the cloud. That narrative hasn't convinced investors so far: the stock is down more than 40% since February 2025. Whether this is an opportunity or whether SAP's AI push turns into a flop remains to be seen.

          In the US, Microsoft also had an ugly day — a very ugly one, its worst since the DeepSeek-triggered Nvidia selloff last year. Shares dropped around 10%, rebounding from a critical technical level near $423, corresponding to the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the past three-year AI rally.

          That level matters: a break below would signal an end to the bullish trend and a return to a bearish consolidation zone, opening the door to deeper losses. If it holds however, the latest dip could offer an entry point for buyers at a more reasonable valuation than two months ago. It all comes down to whether massive AI spending is matching demand.

          Microsoft's latest earnings warned of slowing cloud revenue, triggering yesterday's selloff. But is the slowdown temporary? Big Tech continues to pour money into AI infrastructure, AI companies and AI models — and all that data has to be stored somewhere. The question is: where?

          Finally, a company that clearly missed the AI turn: Apple. Apple is nowhere to be found in the AI race. It has invested far less than peers, has no AI model, and opted instead to rely on Google's Gemini.

          That didn't stop Apple from delivering strong holiday-quarter sales, which initially pushed the stock higher post-earnings in after-hours trading. But appetite faded quickly as investors worried that rising memory-chip prices could squeeze margins, regardless of Apple's pricing power.

          On the other side of the memory-chip trade, SK Hynix is up again — nearly 7% at the time of speaking. European futures are higher, US futures lower, reinforcing the idea that the rotation from US to non-US markets may continue into the weekly close.

          And next week — it's a new week.

          Source: Swissquote Bank SA

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          Euro Area GDP Out And Trump To Announce Next Fed Chair

          Danske Bank

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          Stocks

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          In focus today

          In the euro area, we receive the first January inflation reports from Germany and Spain. Euro area inflation is expected to decline to 1.7% y/y from 1.94% y/y in December, driven by significant energy base effects despite higher energy prices in January. However, numerous one-offs and policy changes influencing the data warrant a more cautious interpretation than usual.

          We also get the first estimate of euro area GDP for Q4 2025, which is likely to show that the euro area ended the year on a solid growth momentum, with strong PMIs for Q4. Preliminary GDP release from Germany showed growth of 0.2% q/q as industrial activity rebounded. Combining these pieces of information, we expect the euro area Q4 GDP growth will come in at 0.3% q/q. We also get the unemployment rate for December which we expect to show a stable unemployment rate of 6.4%.

          In the US, the delayed December PPI report is due, following CPI data that came in slightly below expectations. Senate Democrats have slowed progress on the appropriations bill to fund the government. If unresolved today, a partial shutdown could occur, though such situations are often resolved last minute.

          In Norway, December retail sales are released. After rising 1.3% in November, we estimate a 0.5% decline in December, partly due to seasonal adjustment issues related to Black Week shifting Christmas trade.

          In Sweden, focus turns to December retail sales and November wage growth. Retail sales likely declined in December after November's sharp rise driven by Black Week shopping. Wage growth remains steady at 3.6% y/y and is expected to hold.

          In China, the official PMI data from NBS will be released on Saturday. Manufacturing PMI rebounded above the 50-mark in December, and we expect it to remain broadly stable in January, supported by strong exports.

          Economic and market news

          What happened overnight

          In the US, Donald Trump announced that he will name a replacement for Jerome Powell as Chair of the Fed today, 30 January. There is significant focus on whether the pick would be more dovish and in alignment with Trump's administration. The shortlist reportedly includes Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hasset, Christopher Waller and Rick Rieder. While Rieder had been leading predictions in recent days, betting markets shifted yesterday, with Warsh now considered the favourite, holding a 92% probability on Polymarket.

          Oil prices have increased lately with Brent crude benchmark trading at USD 69.75 this morning, after briefly reaching USD 70.75 overnight. The increase has been driven by weaker USD and markets increasingly pricing in a geopolitical risk premium, as tensions continue to build up in Iran. Yesterday, the EU agreed to hit Iran with sanctions, including the designation of its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation. Additionally, overnight, Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a process for imposing tariffs on goods from countries that supply oil to Cuba.

          What happened yesterday

          In Norway, the unemployment rate (SA) from NAV surprised by falling to 2.1% in December, despite a clear downward trend in employment throughout Q4. While a slight drop in the labour force contributed, it cannot fully explain the decline. Our seasonal adjustment shows that unemployment was approximately 2.15% in both November and December, so that most of the fall was due to rounding. For January, we expect the unemployment rate (SA) to remain unchanged at 2.1%, with a risk that it will rise to 2.2%.

          In Sweden, the Riksbank left the policy rate unchanged at 1.75%, as widely expected. The Riksbank reiterated that "the rate is expected to remain at this level for some time to come", as it assesses that the current rate supports economic activity strengthening and stabilizes inflation around the target over the longer term. For more details, see Riksbank review: January 2026, 29 January. Meanwhile, the NIER survey weakened slightly but remained solid, with minor changes from the previous month. Household sentiment continues to drag the indicator lower, while the corporate outlook remains strong. Notably, recent hard data shows a pickup in consumption.

          In Germany, data from the Ministry of Finance showed that public investments fell 25% short of the target in 2025. Total public investments amounted to EUR 86.8bn in 2025 which was 17% higher than in 2024 but at the same time 25% below the targeted EUR 115.6bn. Defence expenditures amounted to EUR 87.0bn in 2025 which was 18% more than in 2024 but 7% short of the EUR 94.0bn target. The failure to reach the targets is a slightly dovish signal for the ECB but not enough to cause a rate cut in 2026 as there is still a large increase in spending. For details, see German Fiscal Tracker, 29 January.

          In the US, the Chicago Fed's latest unemployment rate 'nowcast' signals a potential dip to 4.3% in the upcoming January Jobs Report. High-frequency data has been generally positive as jobless claims continue to decline, ADP's weekly data indicates jobs growth during the reference period, and online job postings have modestly increased.

          Equities: Thursday saw a reversal of some of this week's key trading themes. First, tech underperformed sharply, driven by Microsoft (-10%), with other software stocks also suffering, such as Zscaler and Strategy Inc. Semiconductors, however – which have been the outperformers lately – held up well in what was largely a software-related selloff. It is also worth adding that Meta jumped 10%. This was therefore not a broad-based tech selloff like last quarter, when AI capex was in focus. Again, remember that the previous tech selloff did not coincide with earnings reports but occurred a week later, so it is too soon to draw broad conclusions. As our readers know, we prefer riding the AI wave through Asia (the Kospi is up another 1% this morning) while remaining neutral on the global tech sector.

          FI and FX: EUR/USD slid through the night and is currently trading in the low 1.19's. NOK had a strong first half of yesterday's session, under a lot of volatility. As SEK trading was muted on the back of an undramatic Riksbank, with the Swedish Krona holding steady we saw NOK/SEK edge higher through the day. The sharp rally in the oil market continued yesterday, with Brent trading at the highest levels since last summer. Yesterday also saw wild swings in the metals space, with copper rising 11% whilst the price of Gold saw a sudden and dramatic fall at 16:00 CET, before eventually recouping some of the losses. Finally, reports have it that Kevin Warsh is likely to be Trump's nominee as the next Fed chair, due to be announced today.

          Source: Danske Bank

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          Cliff Notes: Challenging Circumstances

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          Key insights from the week that was.

          In Australia, all eyes were on the Q4 CPI print ahead of next week's RBA decision. In the event, inflation printed above our expectations on both a headline and trimmed mean basis, rising 0.6%qtr / 3.6%yr and 0.9%qtr / 3.4%yr respectively. There were a number of subplots in the detail: strong seasonal demand for domestic holiday travel (9.6%yr), rising gold and silver prices boosting accessories (11.4%yr), and rebate-driven volatility in electricity prices (21.5%yr). Policy changes and administered price increases also buoyed inflation across childcare, education, water rates and property charges. There was some evidence of disinflation too, mainly in home-building costs and rents where inflation looks to have peaked. Overall though, it appears services inflation remains 'sticky' well above target (4.1%yr) and that goods inflation is no longer providing a disinflationary offset (3.4%yr).

          Following the CPI report, Chief Economist Luci Ellis issued a change of rate call, with Westpac now anticipating the RBA to lift the cash rate by 25bps to 3.85% at next week's meeting. The RBA laid the groundwork for such a move in their communications over recent months in case of an upside surprise; and with two disappointing quarterly prints now received, there is little reason wait. How the policy outlook will evolve beyond February is set to depend on the response to the change in policy expectations and the economy's capacity, particularly labour market participation. The RBA's updated forecasts will shed more light on their baseline expectations and view of key risks; they are likely to continue to hold a relatively conservative view on supply and a cautious approach to communicating on the policy outlook.

          The latest NAB business survey meanwhile reported a solid finish to 2025, the conditions and confidence indexes edging higher in December, consistent with other evidence of strengthening consumer demand. That said, the future path for inflation and interest rates is a clear threat to confidence in early-2026. Worthy of note too, perspectives differ across industries. In our latest Quarterly Agriculture Report, we discuss prospects for farm GDP following a bumper 2025.

          In the US, the FOMC maintained its monetary policy stance at the January meeting as expected in a 10-2 vote, with Miran and Waller preferring to cut the fed funds rate by 25bps. The Committee's assessment of the economy was positive for growth (characterising it as "solid") notwithstanding weakness in housing; sanguine on the labour market ("the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization") despite job gains having "remained low"; and cautious on inflation ("remains somewhat elevated").

          The characterisation of risks was balanced, the statement simply noting that "Uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated", the "Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate" and "prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate". In the press conference, Chair Powell made it clear that policy will be determined on a meeting-by-meeting basis on incoming data and did not show material concern over the potential evolution of conditions. Instead, risks were judged to have diminished.

          Recent weakness in the US dollar was a key topic during the Q&A. Chair Powell made clear market movements do not dictate monetary policy, nor does the FOMC seek to manage the currency, with full employment and inflation-at-target their mandated focus. Chair Powell did not comment on recent tensions between the Administration and the Federal Reserve but took the opportunity to affirm the long-standing success of central bank independence and monetary / fiscal collaboration globally.

          We expect one further cut from the FOMC in March to mitigate the lingering downside risks the labour market faces. But if activity growth proves stronger than expected at the beginning of 2026, the FOMC may skew their focus towards inflation risks, holding off on a further reduction in the fed funds rate.

          Further north, the Bank of Canada also kept rates steady at 2.25%, maintaining an accommodative stance to support the economy as it navigates excess capacity and trade uncertainty. Governor Macklem noted that the "current policy rate remains appropriate, conditional on the economy evolving broadly in line with the [forecast] outlook …The Canadian economy is adjusting to the structural headwinds of US protectionism…[and] uncertainty makes it difficult to predict the timing or direction of the next change in the policy rate." We anticipate the Council will keep policy accommodative while headwinds persist.

          Source: Westpac Banking Corporation

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          The FX Trader: Choice Of Warsh As Fed Chair Slows USD Decline.

          SAXO

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          Economic

          Summary: Trump comments turbocharged a weakening USD trend late Tuesday, although subsequent price action was choppy as these were likely casual remarks. This high momentum breakout has stolen focus from the JPY for the moment as the key USD pair on the move, and we face a nervous wait for the Japanese election on February 8.

          What to know

          Small update today as sources cited by all major media in Asian Friday suggest that Trump is set to nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair in Washington today to replace Chair Powell when his term ends in May. It's an interesting choice, given Warsh, who has been a top three candidate since the beginning of Trump's second administration, is not seen as particularly dovish or crying for large rate cuts, seemingly the only qualification for the job in Trump's eyes. After Wednesday's FOMC, for example, Trump took to social media to complaining about the need for a much lower rate and calling Powell a "moron".

          The choice may reflect Treasury Secretary Bessent's council to choose someone with a steady hand and a thorough knowledge of the institution, suggesting to Trump that more Fed rate cuts could trigger a disorderly slide in the US dollar, with the advice weighing more heavily after the rough USD slide this week after Trump's own comments that shrugged off the recent USD weakness. Bessent may have also pointed out to Trump that the wild ramp in metals prices has a lot to do with the fear that his administration will manage its currency and fiscal situation poorly, a distinct inflation risk.

          Warsh was a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011 and quit in protest over later rounds of deepening commitment to unconventional policy like quantitative easing. It will be very interesting to see how Trump spins this nomination. Let's remember, only Trump hatchet-man Stephen Miran and the dovish Christopher Waller (seen at one point as a front runner to replace Powell) argued for a rate cut at the FOMC meeting – it's a committee decision.

          Market reaction: The reaction thus far has been quite modest, which should give the USD bears some comfort. EURUSD tested and held the first key 1.1900 area (arguably, 1.1800 is permissible without a full bull trend reversal), and USDJPY tested above 154.00 which likewise held as resistance (we still need to wait for the price action after the February 8 Japanese election for a strong read on the status of the yen). Elsewhere, the reaction was far stronger, with choppy risk sentiment crumbling again after the announcement, sending US equity market futures sharply lower. Likewise, precious metals are selling off once again and the Aussie, which had enjoyed the backdrop, was one of the weaker currencies overnight (more below).

          Chart focus: AUDUSD

          AUDUSD has retrenched to the psychologically significant 0.7000 area after a fairly brutal run higher across many of the rest of the G10 currencies over the last two weeks. The apparent Trump choice of Warsh is weighing on USD bearish conviction as it appears a rather more responsible pick, given that Warsh is considered an inflation hawk and the most hawkish of the potential Trump picks to replace Powell. The next test for the Aussie is next Tuesday's RBA meeting – could the huge repricing of the currency weigh in the RBA's decision on Tuesday? The market is leaning for a hike, which is about two-thirds priced in. A no-go on a rate move could see a further consolidation in AUD pairs, seeing AUDUSD testing perhaps 0.6900 or lower, but a "hawkish hold" that firmly sets up an anticipated hike at the following RBA meeting could soften the damage for AUD pairs. Of course, the RBA could just steam ahead with a rate hike and AUD could find support at higher levels if commodities prices likewise find a low and the USD remains broadly weak. No anticipation of a major reversal and AUD unless we see a collapse in metals prices, an ugly risk sentiment in equity markets and a rally in global bonds.

          Source: Saxo

          FX Board of G10 and CNH trend evolution and strength.Note: If unfamiliar with the FX board, please see a video tutorial for understanding and using the FX Board.

          US dollar weakness dominates – again, the reading is exaggerated because we have seen volatility expansion with this breakout, and our trend readings are volatility adjusted on a longer term time frame – so the reading does a good job of indicating how significant the move is relative to the prior quiet. Elsewhere, the AUD still a top performer, but note the loss of momentum over the last two sessions – next week is key for the currency.

          Table: NEW FX Board Trend Scoreboard for individual pairs.No brand new trends for the major individual pairs at the top of the table, although we will watch the JPY crosses closely in the coming week and beyond in anticipation of the Japanese election on February 8. Further down the table, note the NOKSEK attempt to establish a new uptrend after yesterday's close.

          Source: SAXO

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          Dollar Consolidates As Warsh Hints And Shutdown Deal Calm Nerves

          Samantha Luan

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          Commodity

          Dollar is consolidating within a narrow range today, reflecting a temporary balance between supportive near-term developments and persistent longer-term headwinds. Volatility has subsided, but price action lacks the conviction typical of a durable turnaround.

          A sharp pullback in precious metals has played a key role in easing pressure on the greenback. Gold has retreated below 5,200 after printing fresh record highs above 5,500, with traders locking in gains after a steep and extended rally. That said, the broader trend in Gold remains intact. The correction appears technical in nature, offering relief to Dollar without undermining the longer-term appeal of hard assets as hedges against policy uncertainty. Equity markets also contributed to a slightly more cautious tone. Asian stocks traded lower following a brief US selloff, led by a sharp decline in Microsoft shares. However, broader US indexes stabilized quickly, preventing risk aversion from escalating.

          Another notable source of support came from US political developments. President Donald Trump said he would announce his pick for the next Fed chair on Friday, adding that the choice is "somebody that could have been there a few years ago." The remark was widely read as a strong hint toward former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh. Warsh is viewed by many investors as a stabilizing choice, combining deep Fed experience with credibility as an orthodox central banker. His potential nomination is seen as reducing tail risks around overt political interference in monetary policy, even if pressure on the Fed is unlikely to disappear entirely.

          At the same time, lawmakers moved to defuse a looming fiscal cliff. Senators reached agreement on a spending package designed to avert a partial government shutdown, easing a risk that had been weighing on sentiment. Trump endorsed the bipartisan deal publicly, signaling White House backing and reducing the likelihood of last-minute disruption, even as procedural hurdles remain in the House.

          These factors collectively explain why the Dollar has managed to steady. The easing of near-term political and fiscal tail risks has encouraged traders to pause rather than press bearish bets aggressively. Yet the underlying narrative has not materially changed. Persistent uncertainty around US trade relations, foreign policy, and political interference continues to motivate diversification away from the Dollar into real assets and alternative currencies. In that sense, Dollar's current recovery looks tactical rather than structural. The broader trend toward Dollar erosion remains in place, with today's consolidation best viewed as a breather within a larger adjustment.

          Performance tables reinforce that view. For the week so far, Dollar sits firmly at the bottom, followed by Euro and Sterling. Kiwi leads, with Swiss Franc next, while Aussie, Yen, and Loonie are clustered in the middle of the performance table.

          Swiss KOF falls to 102.5, but outlook remains above average

          Switzerland's KOF Swiss Economic Institute Economic Barometer eased from 103.6 to 102.5 in January, undershooting expectations of 103.2. Despite the pullback, the index remains comfortably above its medium-term average, suggesting the outlook has softened but is far from weak.

          The decline was driven mainly by deterioration in hospitality and construction, where confidence faded at the start of the year. By contrast, sentiment improved in manufacturing as well as financial and insurance services, helping to cushion the overall slowdown.

          Within the producing sector, signals were mixed. Employment prospects, profit expectations, exports, and assessments of production constraints came under pressure. However, brighter readings for order backlogs, general business conditions, and competitive positioning point to underlying resilience, reinforcing the view of moderation rather than a sharp downturn.

          Tokyo CPI slows to 2% on fuel subsidies, BoJ normalization path intact

          Japan's January Tokyo core CPI (excluding fresh food) eased from 2.3% to 2.0% yoy, undershooting expectations of 2.2% and marking a 15-month low. Core-core CPI (excluding fresh food and energy) also eased from 2.3% to 2.0% yoy. Headline inflation slowed more sharply from 2.0% to 1.5%.

          The slowdown was driven largely by one-off factors. Food inflation excluding fresh food decelerated for a fifth straight month, while energy prices fell -4.2% yoy after gasoline subsidies and the abolition of a provisional fuel tax surcharge. Gasoline prices dropped -14.8%, with electricity and city gas bills also declining. Base effects from last year's food price surge further weighed on the data.

          Despite the softer print, the figures are unlikely to derail the BoJ's normalization. While fuel subsidies may push core inflation below target in coming months, policymakers are expected to focus on whether firms continue to pass through higher import costs from a weak yen—an outcome that would keep underlying inflation pressures alive.

          Japan's industrial production fall -0.1% mom in December, consumption falters

          Japan's industrial production edged down -0.1% mom in December, a milder decline than expected -0.4% mom and consistent with a sector struggling for direction rather than deteriorating sharply. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry maintained its assessment that output "fluctuates indecisively," reflecting uneven momentum across industries.

          Forward-looking guidance from manufacturers remains volatile. Firms surveyed expect output to jump 9.3% in January, followed by a 4.3% decline in February, highlighting stop-start dynamics rather than a clear recovery trend.

          Sector performance was split, with declines in production machinery, chemicals, and paper products offset by gains in general machinery, electronics, and motor vehicles. Supply-side indicators pointed to some imbalance. Industrial shipments fell -1.7%, while inventories rose 1.0%, suggesting demand has not kept pace with production and raising the risk of further output adjustments if sales do not improve.

          That concern was reinforced by a sharp disappointment in consumption. Retail sales fell -0.9% yoy in December, far below expectations for a 0.7% increase.

          AUD/USD Daily Report

          Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.6981; (P) 0.7038; (R1) 0.7106;

          A temporary top is firmed at 0.7093 in AUD/USD with current retreat. Some consolidations would be seen but risk will stay on the upside as long as 55 4H EMA (now at 0.6905) holds. Above 0.7093 will extend larger up trend to 100% projection of 0.5913 to 0.6706 from 0.6420 at 0.7213 next. Nevertheless, break of 55 4H EMA will confirm short term topping, and bring lengthier consolidations before rally resumption.

          In the bigger picture, current development argues that rise from 0.5913 (2024 low) is reversing whole down trend from 0.8006 (2021 high). Further rally should be seen to 61.8% retracement of 0.8006 to 0.5913 at 0.7206. This will remain the favored case as long as 0.6706 resistance turned support holds, even in case of deep pullback.

          Source: ACTIONFOREX

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