Forex
The Euro (EUR) consolidates gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday as the Greenback remains under broad selling pressure amid rising economic and political concerns in the United States. At the time of writing, EUR/USD is trading around 1.1886, holding near its highest level since September 17.
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Preview of the January 28, 2026 FOMC meeting. The Fed is expected to hold rates amid unusual economic data (high growth, slowing jobs). Analysis covers intense political pressure on Chair Powell, his potential May exit, and the market's expectation of a June "politicized pivot." Also explores the resulting DXY weakness, Euro and Pound strength, and Gold hitting record highs.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) pares earlier gains on Monday as traders weigh oversupply concerns against persistent geopolitical tensions. At the time of writing, WTI is trading around $60.70, easing from an intraday high near $61.60 and down nearly 0.65% on the day.
Forex
EUR/GBP trades around 0.8680 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.10% on the day. The pair draws modest support from the Euro (EUR), even though the latest macroeconomic data from Germany have failed to generate any meaningful momentum in the foreign exchange market.
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The US Dollar is trading lower against its Canadian counterpart, on track for a sixth straight day of selling.
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EUR/USD is posting moderate losses on Monday, trading at 1.1860 at the time of writing, not far from the four-month highs at 1.1875 hit earlier on the day.
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The NZD/USD pair prolongs its uptrend for the seventh consecutive day and advances to a fresh high since September 2025 on Monday amid a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD).
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EUR/USD has shown unexpected strength, breaking through major resistance levels due to geopolitical developments and potential dollar sales from Japan. Analysts note that Eurozone PMIs are improving, particularly in Germany, which could support further gains.
Commodities
Gold soars past $5,100/oz, and other precious metals climb as global uncertainty drives safe-haven demand. The US Dollar slides to a four-month low on rumors of a US-Japan currency intervention, the first in 15 years, causing the Yen to surge. European and global stocks slip due to political tension, trade threats, and the upcoming Fed meeting. Oil prices jump on new Iran sanctions and US weather-related production halts.
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Germany’s IFO institute will publish its business survey for January on Monday at 09:00 GMT.
