Analysis

Market participants lock gaze on NFP report

Market participants lock gaze on NFP report

Dollar gains ahead of official US employment report - Signs of a healing labor market could weigh on Fed rate cut bets - Yen approaches yearly lows, could spark new intervention warnings - Wall Street mixed ahead of NFP, Oil rebounds on Iranian tensions
XM Group | 4 days ago
Asia FX Drifts as China Inflation Disappoints | 9th January 2026

Asia FX Drifts as China Inflation Disappoints | 9th January 2026

Asian currencies softened as weak Chinese inflation dampened risk appetite. AUD/USD trades below 0.6720, NZD/USD under 0.5750, while USD/CNY remains stable under PBOC guidance. EUR/JPY pushes above 183.00 on Yen weakness, and USD/JPY stays elevated amid policy divergence. Markets await US Nonfarm Payrolls for next directional cues.
Moneta Markets | 4 days ago
The Best Start in 23 Years: Dow Rockets into 2026

The Best Start in 23 Years: Dow Rockets into 2026

Wall Street kicked off 2026 with its strongest start in over two decades, as the Dow surged to record highs amid broad-based optimism. This article explores the forces behind the rally—from AI-driven tech momentum and geopolitical shifts to earnings growth and monetary policy expectations—while assessing whether the gains can be sustained or risk overheating later in the year.
ActivTrades | 5 days ago
Dollar remains strong after mixed US data

Dollar remains strong after mixed US data

ADP and job openings miss but ISM non-mfg PMI improves - Dollar gains more ground ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls - Yen flat amid wages slowdown and China-Japan spat - Wall Street pulls back on Venezuela headlines; oil extends slide
XM Group | 5 days ago
USD Pauses as FX Consolidates; Silver Holds Firm | 8th January 2026

USD Pauses as FX Consolidates; Silver Holds Firm | 8th January 2026

Markets trade cautiously ahead of key US labor data, keeping volatility muted. DXY holds above 98.50 in a tight range, while AUD and NZD remain pressured by firm yields and cautious central bank tones. EUR/USD stays below 1.1700 as momentum fades. Silver stabilizes near $78 as buyers defend key support, reflecting a broad wait-and-see market mood.
Moneta Markets | 5 days ago