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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

Europe Summary and Highlights 16 Jan
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January 16, 2026 11:04 AM UTC

The USD edged a little lower through a largely newsless European morning, with the JPY the best performer of the majors.

Asia Summary and Highlights 16 Jan
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January 16, 2026 5:10 AM UTC

Japan FM “Won’t exclude any options”, possibility of US/Japan joint yen intervention

Asia Open - Overnight Highlights
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January 16, 2026 12:00 AM UTC

EMERGING ASIA
EM currencies are trading individually against the greenback as USD came in stronger than expected. The biggest losers are KRW 0.34%, MYR 0.17%, IDR 0.15%, PHP 0.04% and SGD 0.02%; while the largest winners are THB by 0.12% TWD 0.11%, CNY 0.10%, CNY 0.08% and HKD 0.01%.
USD/CNH is tradin

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. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 15 Jan
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January 15, 2026 11:13 AM UTC

The USD was mixed through the European morning, losing ground to the JPY and AUD but gaining against GBP. 

Asia Summary and Highlights 15 Jan
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January 15, 2026 6:05 AM UTC

Donald Trump ordered the Commerce Department and the Office of the United States Trade Representative to negotiate agreements on processed critical minerals
Trump says he spoke with Venezuela’s interim president on oil, minerals and security
BOJ Ueda reiterates sustained wage–price cycle, signals

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. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 14 Jan
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January 14, 2026 11:18 AM UTC

The USD was generally weaker through the European morning, with USD/JPY dropping half a figure to 158.65 and EUR/USD 10 pips higher at 1.1655.

Asia Summary and Highlights 14 Jan
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January 14, 2026 5:58 AM UTC

Asia Session
The JPY has continue to weaken on Wednesday's Asia session, mostly driven by sentiment on potential February snap election for Japan's lower house. Both the U.S. Treasury and JGB yields are higher and there has not been new headlines so far today. BoJ will be discussing bond buying opera

Asia Open - Overnight Highlights
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January 14, 2026 12:02 AM UTC

EMERGING ASIA
EM currencies are trading mostly weaker against the greenback as USD is broadly stronger on geopolitical and Fed uncertainty. The biggest losers are THB 0.75%, KRW 0.51%, SGD 0.23%, IDR 0.19%, PHP 0.14%, CNH 0.08%, CNY 0.07%, HKD 0.06%, TWD 0.04% and INR 0.02%; while the only winner is

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. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 13 Jan
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January 13, 2026 11:07 AM UTC

The USD lost around 0.1% against the EUR and a tad less against GBP but was otherwise little changed in a quiet European morning. 

Asia Summary and Highlights 13 Jan
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January 13, 2026 5:49 AM UTC

Trump threatens 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

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.  

Europe Summary and Highlights 12 Jan
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January 12, 2026 11:18 AM UTC

The USD was slightly lower across the board through the European morning.

Asia Summary and Highlights 11 Jan
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January 12, 2026 5:32 AM UTC

U.S. Steps Up Planning for Possible Action in Iran
Federal prosecutors open probe into Fed chair Powell amid renovation scrutiny

Asia Open - Overnight Highlights
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January 12, 2026 12:00 AM UTC

EMERGING ASIA
EM currencies are trading mostly weaker against the greenback as USD climbs after choppy trading. The biggest winners are THB 0.29%, CNH & CNY 0.09%; while the biggest losers are KRW 0.47%, MYR 0.25%, SGD 0.21%, INR 0.15%, PHP 0.12%, TWD 0.08%, IDR 0.07% and HKD 0.03%.
USD/CNH is trading

January 09, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 9 Jan
Freemium Article

January 9, 2026 8:59 PM UTC

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

This week's five highlights
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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

Europe Summary and Highlights 9 Jan
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January 9, 2026 11:13 AM UTC

The USD extended overnight gains against the JPY, with USD/JPY up 20 pips to 157.65, and AUD/USD also slipped another 10 pips to 0.6680, but European currencies were broadly stable against the USD.

Asia Summary and Highlights 9 Jan
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January 9, 2026 6:02 AM UTC

Trump proposes $200bn mortgage-bond buying plan to cut US home loan rates
Japan November 2025 Household Spending +2.9% y/y
China curbs rare-earth exports to Japan

Asia Open - Overnight Highlights
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January 9, 2026 12:59 AM UTC

EMERGING ASIA
EM currencies are trading mostly weaker against the greenback as USD . The biggest winners are PHP 0.30%, CNH 0.1%, CNY 0.10%; while the biggest losers are THB 0.75%, KRW 0.30%, TWD 0.20%, SGD 0.19%, INR 0.16%, MYR 0.10% and HKD 0.06%.
USD/CNH is trading lower at 6.9822 from 6.9935 previ

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. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 8 Jan
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January 8, 2026 11:08 AM UTC

The USD gained around 0.1% against GBP, scandis and the JPY but was otherwise little changed through the European morning.

Asia Summary and Highlights 8 Jan
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January 8, 2026 5:44 AM UTC

Japan Labor Cash Earnings +0.5% y/y

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. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 7 Jan
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January 7, 2026 11:31 AM UTC

The USD made modest gains of around 0.1% across the board in the European morning.

Asia Summary and Highlights 7 Jan
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January 7, 2026 6:08 AM UTC

Australian November headline CPI 3.4% y/y, Trimmed Mean 3.2% y/y

Asia Open - Overnight Highlights
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January 7, 2026 12:00 AM UTC

EMERGING ASIA
EM currencies are trading individually against the greenback as 2026 began to gain traction. The biggest winners are MYR 0.61%, THB 0.26%, SGD 0.17%, INR 0.12%, TWD & CNY 0.07% and CNH by 0.04%; while the biggest losers are PHP 0.15%, KRW 0.14%, IDR 0.06% and HKD 0.04%.
USD/CNH is tradin

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. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 6 Jan
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January 6, 2026 11:18 AM UTC

The USD gained a little ground through the European morning, primarily against the riskier currencies.

Asia Summary and Highlights 6 Jan
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January 6, 2026 5:58 AM UTC

Risk sentiment up beat
Japan’s monetary base continue to fall

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. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 5 Jan
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January 5, 2026 11:21 AM UTC

The USD was slightly weaker through the European morning.

Asia Summary and Highlights 5 Jan
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January 5, 2026 4:13 AM UTC

Trump Captured Venezuela's Maduro 

Asia Open - Overnight Highlights
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January 5, 2026 12:00 AM UTC

EMERGING ASIA
EM currencies are trading individually against the greenback to kick start the new year of 2026. The biggest winners are MYR 0.16%, CNH 0.08% and TWD by 0.02%; while the biggest losers are KRW 0.34%, INR 0.25%, IDR 0.21%, HKD 0.09%, SGD 0.08% and PHP by 0.07%.
USD/CNH is trading lower at

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. 

Europe Summary and Highlights 2 Jan
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January 2, 2026 11:12 AM UTC

A quiet European morning saw EUR/USD edge a little lower, dropping 20 pips to 1.1725.

Asia Summary and Highlights 2 Jan
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January 2, 2026 5:31 AM UTC

USD/JPY points north
TACO on Italian Pasta from Trump

Asia Open - Overnight Highlights
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January 2, 2026 12:00 AM UTC

EMERGING ASIA
EM currencies are mostly closed for trading on the New Year day against the greenback. The biggest winners are SGD 0.03%; while the biggest losers are INR 0.1% and HKD 0.02%.
USD/CNH is trading lower at 6.9756 from 6.9757 previously closed. Onshore spot market is closed. 12 month NDF div

December 31, 2025

N America Summary and Highlights 31 Dec
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December 31, 2025 5:05 PM UTC

The USD edged up in NY on Dec 31, except against the EUR that gained across the board.   

Europe Summary and Highlights 31 Dec
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December 31, 2025 11:00 AM UTC

The USD moved sideways in Europe.  

Asia Summary and Highlights 31 Dec
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December 31, 2025 6:19 AM UTC

The USD is broadly higher 

Asia Open - Overnight Highlights
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December 31, 2025 12:42 AM UTC

EMERGING ASIA
EM currencies are trading individually against the greenback as market participants prepare for the new year. The biggest winners are MYR 0.29%, followed by INR 0.21%, CNY 0.15%, TWD & IDR 0.11%, SGD 0.09% and CNH 0.07%; while the biggest losers are KRW 0.40%, THB 0.22%, THB 0.18% and P

December 30, 2025

N America Summary and Highlights 30 Dec
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December 30, 2025 8:00 PM UTC

USD edged higher in NY in thin trading.  

Europe Summary and Highlights 30 Dec
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December 30, 2025 11:00 AM UTC

Sideways trading in Europe on Dec 30 so far.

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