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January 16, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 16 Jan
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January 16, 2026 5:31 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was lifted after Trump suggested Hassett would not be nominated for Fed Chair.  

This week's five highlights
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January 16, 2026 12:00 PM UTC

Trump being Trump
U.S. December CPI A Moderate rebound 
U.S. Retail Sales and PPI not far from expectations
This Week's Fed Speakers
Japan Weighs Snap Election

January 15, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 15 Jan
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January 15, 2026 8:43 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was supported by stronger than expected US data, mainly against the European currencies. 

January 14, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 14 Jan
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January 14, 2026 8:57 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw some movement but was little changed at the end of the day. 

January 13, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 13 Jan
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January 13, 2026 8:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped on a softer than expected US core CPI but ended slightly firmer. 

January 12, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 12 Jan
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January 12, 2026 9:07 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mostly slightly weaker after the announcement of a DoJ investigation into Fed Chair Powell, but USD/JPY saw renewed gains.  

January 09, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 9 Jan
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January 9, 2026 8:59 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw modest gains after a mixed US employment report, notably versus JPY and CAD. 

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January 9, 2026 12:00 PM UTC

Oil and Geopolitics Around Venezuela
U.S. Sphere of Influence or More for Greenland
This Week's Fed Speakers
DXY on a Good Start So Far
EZ Services Inflation Still Resilient But Core Goods Soften Further

January 08, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 8 Jan
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January 8, 2026 8:28 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw modest gains, assisted by a sharp fall in the Us trade deficit. 

January 07, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 7 Jan
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January 7, 2026 8:47 PM UTC

Overview - US data was mixed, but a stronger ISM services index helped the USD make modest gains. 

January 06, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 6 Jan
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January 6, 2026 8:50 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mostly slightly stronger on a day with limited news, though AUD/USD held up. 

January 05, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 5 Jan
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January 5, 2026 8:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally softer particularly after weaker than expected ISM manufacturing data. GBP and AUD were particularly firm. 

January 02, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 2 Jan
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January 2, 2026 8:01 PM UTC

Overview - In a day with limited news, PMI data put some weight on the EUR. 

December 30, 2025

Asia Summary and Highlights 30 Dec
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December 30, 2025 5:59 AM UTC

Silver Wild Swing
Geopolitical Negotiation Persists

December 29, 2025

Asia Summary and Highlights 29 Dec
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December 29, 2025 6:04 AM UTC

Silver Wild Swing
Geopolitical Negotiation Persists

December 24, 2025

Asia Summary and Highlights 24 Dec
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December 24, 2025 5:59 AM UTC

Washington delays semiconductor tariffs as it seeks China trade truce

December 23, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 23 Dec
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December 23, 2025 5:55 PM UTC

Overview - USD rallied in NY on better than expected U.S. GDP data for Q3.

December 22, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 22 Dec
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December 22, 2025 4:30 PM UTC

Overview - USD weakness was the story of the day in North America, after USD consolidation in Europe.  Year end flows were the driver, rather than any news.   

December 19, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 19 Dec
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December 19, 2025 8:34 PM UTC

Overview - JPY weakness was the story of the day, USD/JPY and EUR/JPY both moving sharply higher in Europe, and marginally extending the move in North America. 

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December 19, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

BoJ Hike by 25bps As Expected
BoE Splits More Entrenched
Is the tariff impact fading Shown in U.S. November CPI 
Sweden Riksbank On Hold and For Some Time Ahead
Norges Bank Still Far Too Cautious Despite Clear Output Gap

December 18, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 18 Dec
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December 18, 2025 8:53 PM UTC

Overview - Softer than expected US CPI data saw the USD slip but it ended well off its lows. GBP saw some support from a BoE vote showing four dissents from a decision to ease. 

December 17, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 17 Dec
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December 17, 2025 8:19 PM UTC

Overview - GBP slipped on a softer than expected UK CPI. GBP/USD later reversed its losses but EUR/GBP remained firmer. 

December 16, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 16 Dec
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December 16, 2025 8:52 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was marginally weaker on the day but the slippage came mostly ahead of the US employment data, which generated little sustained response. 

December 15, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 15 Dec
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December 15, 2025 8:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was under some pressure early but ended little changed in subdued trade. 

December 12, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 12 Dec
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December 12, 2025 8:41 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was firmer in Europe, but corrected in North America as the EUR advanced and equities slipped.  

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December 12, 2025 1:00 PM UTC

FOMC eases by 25bps, dots unchanged from September
Powell's Remark Post FOMC
Swiss SNB Preserving Ammunition
Bank of Canada Rate Level Still Appropriate Despite Stronger Data
UK GDP  Shows Underlying and Headline Economy Negative, Fragile and Listless

December 11, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 11 Dec
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December 11, 2025 8:45 PM UTC

Overview - US data was mixed, but the USD was softer, particularly versus EUR and CHF. 

December 10, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 10 Dec
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December 10, 2025 8:49 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped on an as expected FOMC easing and extended losses during Powell’s press conference. 

December 09, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 9 Dec
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December 9, 2025 8:36 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly stronger, supported by US job openings data. 

December 08, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 8 Dec
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December 8, 2025 8:32 PM UTC

Overview - JPY weakness on earthquake worries was the main feature but the USD also made gains elsewhere. 

December 05, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 5 Dec
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December 5, 2025 8:27 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mostly firmer but USD/CAD fell sharply on strong Canadian employment data. 

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December 5, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Potential New Dovish Fed Chair 
Could See DXY Extending late-November losses
Services Inflation Still Problematic for EZ
BoE Offers Financial Boost?
USD/JPY Under pressure after Bloomberg Report

Asia Summary and Highlights 5 Dec
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December 5, 2025 5:27 AM UTC

Japan October Household Spending fell 3.0% y/y

December 04, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 4 Dec
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December 4, 2025 8:48 PM UTC

Overview - The USD moved slightly higher after initial claims fell to 3-year low. 

December 03, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 3 Dec
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December 3, 2025 8:24 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally softer, particularly after a weak ADP report, with GBP/USD particularly firm.  

December 02, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 2 Dec
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December 2, 2025 8:24 PM UTC

Overview - In a mostly quiet day the USD saw a dip after Trump referred to Kevin Hassett as the potential Fed Chair.  

December 01, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 1 Dec
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December 1, 2025 8:42 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped in Europe and early North America, but recovered to end little changed. 

November 28, 2025

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November 28, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

No More Cut Signaled by RBNZ
More Detail on Japan Stimulus
U.S. Fed's Waller Advocating ease on labor market concerns
U.S. September Retail Sales lose momentum, PPI strong in goods but weak in services
UK Budget Shows Deferring the Fiscal Pain

November 26, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 26 Nov
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November 26, 2025 8:41 PM UTC

Overview - GBP was stronger after the UK budget. The USD saw early gains but these were subsequently erased. 

November 25, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 25 Nov
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November 25, 2025 8:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was weaker, the move extending after mostly soft US data.  

November 24, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 24 Nov
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November 24, 2025 8:46 PM UTC

Overview -
Generally quiet trade saw USD/JPY touch highs above 157 and EUR/USD peaking at 1.1550.

November 21, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 21 Nov
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November 21, 2025 8:30 PM UTC

Overview - USD/JPY moved lower in Europe, though the USD was little changed in North America, despite taking a hit as Fed’s Williams lifted hopes for a December easing. 

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November 21, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

U.S. September Employment Makes Case for a December easing looks a little weaker
And See Risk Asset Continue its Correction
These Week's Fed Speaker
Japan's Takaichi Outlines More Stimulus
UK CPI Down from Likely Peak

November 20, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 20 Nov
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November 20, 2025 8:23 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was little changed overall after initially slipping on a mixed US employment report, with EUR/USD former but the commodity currencies slipping with equities. 

November 18, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 18 Nov
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November 18, 2025 8:15 PM UTC

Overview - Equities remained under pressure but the pressure faded in the US afternoon, leaving mixed FX results.  

November 17, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 17 Nov
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November 17, 2025 8:55 PM UTC

Overview -
Equity weakness meant a risk-off tone, with USD/JPY reaching a fresh high and the commodity currencies under pressure.

November 14, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 14 Nov
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November 14, 2025 8:45 PM UTC

Overview -
The USD ended little changed, rising in Europe before a slide early in North America, which was subsequently largely corrected.

This week's five highlights
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November 14, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

U.S. Government Reopens After Long Shutdown
This Week's Fed Speakers
UK GDP Shows Underlying Economy Listless
Japan/China Tensions Over Taiwan
Chinese CPI Rises Helped By Government Pressure

November 13, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 13 Nov
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November 13, 2025 8:51 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mostly weaker but stronger against the commodity currencies as equities weakened. 

November 12, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 12 Nov
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November 12, 2025 8:42 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was firmer in Europe led by USD/JPY, but lost momentum in North America.