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February 13, 2026

USD flows: Supreme Court decision on tariffs possible on February 20, but not certain
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February 13, 2026 5:34 PM UTC

The Supreme Court has scheduled February 20 as a day for announcements. There is no certainty on which cases will see decisions announced for, but a ruling on the Trump reciprocal tariffs is a clear possibility.

EUR/USD, USD/JPY flows: U.S. Equity Risk Off Questions Post CPI
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February 13, 2026 1:40 PM UTC

The January U.S. CPI at 0.2% headline and 0.3% core is USD neutral, as it does not change the near-term rate cut prospects that the market sees as coming in the summer. 

February 11, 2026

EUR/USD, GBP/USD USD/JPY flows: USD bounces except versus JPY
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February 11, 2026 1:49 PM UTC

USD has pushed higher against DM currencies except the JPY, after the stronger than expected January employment report (130k NFP and 4.3% unemployment). 

February 05, 2026

EUR//USD flows: ECB Watchful of further EUR gains
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February 5, 2026 2:16 PM UTC

ECB Lagarde noted a watchful eye for further EUR gains. 

February 02, 2026

USD flows: Shutdown postpones January non-farm payroll
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February 2, 2026 6:26 PM UTC

While House Majority leader Johnson is still optimistic about getting the partial government shutdown resolved tomorrow (Tuesday), the Labor Department has no stated that the shutdown has already lasted long enough to  cause Friday’s non-farm payroll to be delayed.

USD flows: Shutdown politics and economic data
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February 2, 2026 1:39 PM UTC

The US government is now in a partial shutdown which is expected to be resolved fairly soon, but probably only for two weeks. The December JOLTS report on labor turnover due on Tuesday February 3 may be delayed, but initial claims on Thursday February 5 and the key January non-farm payroll on Friday

January 26, 2026

EUR/USD, USD/CAD flows: US shutdown and tariff risks
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January 26, 2026 4:06 PM UTC

The USD remains under pressure with EUR/USD breaking above 1.19 despite a healthy durable goods orders report and a significantly less negative Dallas Fed manufacturing survey, with US politics, in particular the growing risk of a government shutdown, weighing.

January 20, 2026

USD flows: Repeat of reciprocal tariff sell off?
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January 20, 2026 8:48 AM UTC

USD generally weaker as Greenland spat revives memories of USD sell off on reciprocal tariff announcement last April

January 19, 2026

USD flows: USD lower on Greenland
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January 19, 2026 8:07 AM UTC

Greenland furore underminign equities and weakening the USD. EUR and CHF best performers so far but JPY preferred

January 15, 2026

USD flows: USD buoyed by solid data
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January 15, 2026 2:09 PM UTC

USD continues to gain on solid US data

January 14, 2026

USD flows: Data neutral, some negative event risk
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January 14, 2026 2:00 PM UTC

Retial sale sand CPI much as expected, but consistent with a strong US Q4. Geopolitics and the Supreme Court could have an impact

USD, JPY flows: USD firm, JPY weak on election speculation
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January 14, 2026 7:56 AM UTC

USD stays firm despite softer CPI, JPY weak as election speculation continues. 

January 13, 2026

USD flows: USD dips slightly on weaker CPI
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January 13, 2026 1:52 PM UTC

USD softer after weaker CPI, but impact modest

January 12, 2026

USD flows: Markets calm despite risks to Fed independence
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January 12, 2026 7:32 PM UTC

The market reaction to the Dep’t of Justice investigation of Fed Chairman Powell has been muted, with Trump still facing several obstacles to gaining control of the Fed.

USD, JPY flows: USD softer on Powell/Trump rift, JPY still weak
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January 12, 2026 8:13 AM UTC

The USD is softer overnight as Powell reveals threats of criminal indictment. JPY still weak as Japan snap election anticipated

January 09, 2026

USD. CAD flows: US employment report slightly softer, Canadian report in line
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January 9, 2026 1:51 PM UTC

USD edges lower after employment report

EUR, NOK flows: NOK supported by CPI, German output strong
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January 9, 2026 7:30 AM UTC

NOK firmer after CPI comes in above consensus. EUR should find support from stronger German output

January 08, 2026

USD flows: US data USD supportive
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January 8, 2026 2:00 PM UTC

Jobless claims, Challenger job cuts and US trade data all USD positive

EUR, SEK, NOK flows: SEK softer after CPI, EUR unchnaged despite strong German orders
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January 8, 2026 7:37 AM UTC

Weak Swedish CPI barely makes a dent in recent SEK strength, but NOK/SEK looks cheap. German orders very strong in November but volatile

January 07, 2026

USD flows: USD gains slightly on ISM
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January 7, 2026 1:36 PM UTC

USD slightly firmer on stroner than expected non-manufacturing ISM

EUR flows: EUR edges lower on softer data
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January 7, 2026 7:26 AM UTC

EUR edges slightly lower after weaker German retail sales data

January 06, 2026

EUR flows: EUR edges lower on softer data
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January 6, 2026 9:12 AM UTC

EUR edges slightly lower after weaker German state CPI and PMI 

EUR, GBP, AUD flows: EUR risks lower as French inflation eases
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January 6, 2026 8:11 AM UTC

EUR edges slightly lower after French CPI, riskier currencies well supported by equity strength

January 05, 2026

USD, GBP flows: USD firmer, GBP risks on the downside
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January 5, 2026 7:42 AM UTC

USD firmer on Venezuela. ISM the main data. GBP firm but risks on the downside.

January 02, 2026

EUR, GBP flows: European manufacturing PMIs revised lower
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January 2, 2026 9:40 AM UTC

Downward revisions in manufacturing PMIs may favour GBP

EUR, USD, JPY, GBP, AUD, CAD flows: Early risk positive tone, JPY remains soft
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January 2, 2026 7:51 AM UTC

Likely to be a quiet Friday with holidays extended. Mild risk positive tone with JPY still weak

December 31, 2025

USD, USD/CNY flows: China Only Modest Fiscal Stimulus
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December 31, 2025 3:30 PM UTC

With little news flow, traders did notice China announcement today of Yuan62.5bln for consumer trade in programs, as part of a wider initial Yuan300bln fiscal stimulus package for 2026.  

EUR/USD, USD/JPY flows: Initial Claims Drop, But
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December 31, 2025 1:39 PM UTC

USD helped by lower than expected weekly jobless claims, with the clearest reaction on USD/JPY. 

EUR/USD, USD/JPY flows: Market Expects Slower 2026 USD Decline
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December 31, 2025 10:05 AM UTC

Traders views for 2026 are biased towards further USD losses, but at a smaller scale than 2025.  

EUR/USD, USD/JPY flows: USD Consolidating in Europe
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December 31, 2025 8:08 AM UTC

European trading is seeing the USD move sideways, with the FOMC minutes having failed to provide direction. 

December 30, 2025

EUR/USD, USD/JPY flows: Dec FOMC Minutes Fail to Provide Direction
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December 30, 2025 7:40 PM UTC

The USD saw little reaction on the December FOMC minutes.

EUR/USD, USD/JPY flows: Trump and Ukraine/Taiwan
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December 30, 2025 12:45 PM UTC

President Donald Trump comments yesterday are attracting some attention.

USD DXY and Gold flows: Gold Temporary Correction or More?
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December 30, 2025 10:40 AM UTC

Gold and Silver made modest gains after the Dec 29 sharp selloff, which traders feel was profit-taking by spec longs. 

EUR/USD, USD/JPY flows: Dec FOMC Minutes in Focus
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December 30, 2025 8:30 AM UTC

USD is trading sideways, with the December FOMC minutes in focus.  

December 23, 2025

EUR/USD flows: EUR Modest Gains for 2026?
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December 23, 2025 7:00 PM UTC

EUR/USD has scope to 1.20 by end 2026. 

USD Index flows: Fed Q1 Pause and AI & Equities
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December 23, 2025 2:21 PM UTC

USD continues to be firm in NY, especially against the JPY.  

USD/JPY, EUR/USD flows: USD up on Good GDP Data
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December 23, 2025 1:40 PM UTC

Initial reaction has been a higher USD on the better than expected Q3 U.S. GDP data.  

USD/JPY, EUR/USD flows: Bessent FOMC Changes
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December 23, 2025 11:55 AM UTC

Bessent has suggested some changes to the FOMC.   

USD/JPY, EUR/USD flows: Focus on the JPY
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December 23, 2025 8:20 AM UTC

European trading is seeing a focus on the JPY.  

December 22, 2025

EUR/USD flows: EUR up in NY
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December 22, 2025 2:20 PM UTC

EUR is moving higher in NY trading against the USD.  

December 18, 2025

USD flows: USD slips on weaker CPI
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December 18, 2025 1:56 PM UTC

Weaker than expected US October/November CPI triggers USD sell off

December 16, 2025

USD flows: Little changed after mixed employment report
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December 16, 2025 1:53 PM UTC

USD little changed after US employment data shows slightly stronger private payroll growth but higher unemployment and weaker average earnings. 

EUR, GBP flows: GBP gaining from better PMI, but...
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December 16, 2025 9:38 AM UTC

GB gains on better PMI with Eurozone weaker, but the UK PMI data is not particularly trustworthy

EUR, JPY flows: EUR softer after weaker German PMI
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December 16, 2025 8:37 AM UTC

EUR slips a little after weaker German PMI, EUR/JPY vulnerable

December 11, 2025

USD flows: USD lower after claims
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December 11, 2025 2:15 PM UTC

USD slips lower after initial claims rise

USD, EUR, JPY, AUD flows: USD slightly lower post-FOMC
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December 11, 2025 7:57 AM UTC

USD slips lower post-FOMC. Scope for modest JPY recovery on crosses

December 08, 2025

USD, EUR, JPY, AUD, CAD flows: Fairly neutral picture ahead of central bank meetings
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December 8, 2025 8:06 AM UTC

German production data recovers but trend remains weak. USD steady awaiting FOMC

December 05, 2025

USD flows: USD edges up on slighty better UoM survey
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December 5, 2025 3:14 PM UTC

UoM confidence a little stronger than expected in December, but still at very low levels

EUR flows: German orders and French output data EUR supportive, but...
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December 5, 2025 7:57 AM UTC

EUR firm in early trade after better German and French data, but underlying picture suggests downside risks on the crosses

December 04, 2025

USD flows: Initial claims drop to 3 year low
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December 4, 2025 1:44 PM UTC

Low claims USD supportive