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Mon, Jan 19th, 2026

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Mon, Jan 19th, 2026
Dollar Recovers on Fed Chair Speculation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.04%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Friday and moved higher after President Trump expressed reluctance to nominate Kevin Hassett as Fed Chair....

DXY00 : 99.183 (-0.21%)
GCG26 : 4,669.1 (+1.60%)
SIH26 : 93.395 (+5.49%)
^USDJPY : 158.082 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.16256 (+0.23%)
What the 2025 BIS Data Says About 2026 Trends in FX Markets

In 2025, the Bank for International Settlements updated its Triennial Central Bank Survey of FX markets. What are the five trends that could shape the FX landscape in 2026?

Dollar Drops as the Yen Gains on Verbal Warnings

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.14% as it consolidates modestly below Thursday's 6-week high. The strength in equity markets today has curbed some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also,...

DXY00 : 99.183 (-0.21%)
GCG26 : 4,669.1 (+1.60%)
SIH26 : 93.395 (+5.49%)
^USDJPY : 158.082 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.16256 (+0.23%)
6J: The Yen’s Make-or-Break Moment: Key Levels Every Trader Should Watch

Japanese Yen futures are trading near a critical long term support zone as persistent macro headwinds continue to pressure the currency. Wide rate differentials, ongoing carry trade dynamics, and cautious...

What Was "In" Market Discussions Friday Morning?

Much of Friday morning, the discussion of global financial markets had to do with words starting with "In": Independence, Interest (rates), Increasing, etc.

$DXY : 99.18 (-0.21%)
ZCH26 : 424-6s (+1.07%)
ZWH26 : 518-0s (+1.47%)
ZSH26 : 1057-6s (+0.45%)
ZQF26 : 96.3625 (unch)
Dollar Gains on Strong US Economic News and Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 6-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.26%. The dollar is moving higher today on better-than-expected US economic news. Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly...

DXY00 : 99.183 (-0.21%)
GCG26 : 4,669.1 (+1.60%)
SIH26 : 93.395 (+5.49%)
^USDJPY : 158.082 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.16256 (+0.23%)
Is ‘Sell Canada’ the New Trade of the Day?

March Canada dollar futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

D6H26 : 0.72165 (+0.19%)
Dollar Rallies on Solid US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today climbed to a 6-week high and is up by +0.36%. The dollar is moving higher today on better-than-expected US economic news. Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 6-week...

DXY00 : 99.183 (-0.21%)
GCG26 : 4,669.1 (+1.60%)
SIH26 : 93.395 (+5.49%)
^USDJPY : 158.082 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.16256 (+0.23%)
What Was Thursday Morning's "Nuttiest" Headline?

Thursday morning again saw global markets having to adjust to realigned alliances and general destabilization.

$DXY : 99.18 (-0.21%)
$CRSI : 549.17 (+0.50%)
GCY00 : 4,664.24 (+1.48%)
SIY00 : 93.5071 (+3.75%)
$CSWI : 461.00 (+1.21%)
$CRWI : 457.84 (+2.22%)
$CNCI : 389.08 (+1.23%)
$CNSI : 989.71 (+0.50%)
Dollar Rebounds on an Upbeat Fed Beige Book

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.03%. The dollar finished slightly lower on Wednesday and was under pressure most of the day after the yen rallied on jawboning from Japanese government...

DXY00 : 99.183 (-0.21%)
GCG26 : 4,669.1 (+1.60%)
SIH26 : 93.395 (+5.49%)
^USDJPY : 158.082 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.16256 (+0.23%)

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BREAKING 🚨: Japan Japan's 30-Year Treasury Yield spike to 3.55%, the highest level in history 🤯👀 https://t.co/XQBrnmihgI
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