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US core capital goods orders beat expectations in November
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased more than expected in November, suggesting business spending on equipment maintained a steady growth pace in the fourth quarter.Non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft, a closely watched proxy for...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
US Durable Goods Orders increased 5.3% in November
Durable Goods in the US increased to $323.8 billion, or 5.3%, in November, the US Census Bureau reported on Monday. This print followed the 2.1% contraction recorded in the previous month and came in short of market expectations for a 0.5% expansion.Fxstreet
Mon, Jan 26
USD/CHF: Strong Swiss Franc concerns – ING
The USD/CHF has broken below 0.7800, raising concerns in Zurich as the trade-weighted Swiss Franc approaches new all-time highs. Analysts suggest that if this trend continues, the Swiss National Bank may need to consider negative rates again. Resistance is noted at 0.7800/7810 for USD/CHF.
Silver: Time to reconsider after a 200% rise – HSBC
HSBC Asset Management highlights a remarkable rise in the price of Silver, which has increased by over 200% year-on-year. This surge has altered the gold/silver ratio significantly, prompting questions about whether it is time to sell Silver as market dynamics shift.
China's Xi urges greater cooperation with Vietnam
BEIJING, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to strengthen ties with Vietnam in a call to its newly re-appointed leader, according to Chinese state media on Monday, saying the two nations should enhance cooperation in regional and international affairs. The call was the first b...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
USD: Decline continues as pressures mount – DBS Bank
The USD faced significant challenges, suffering its worst weekly decline since May 2025, primarily due to political tensions and market interventions. The DXY Index fell to its lowest close since September, with expectations for the Fed to pause rate cuts at the upcoming FOMC meeting.
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Mon, Jan 26
AUD: Strength supported by rate hike expectations – HSBC
HSBC reports that the Australian Dollar (AUD) is being supported by domestic factors, including expectations of rate hikes from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in 2026. The RBA is anticipated to begin tightening on February 3, with markets pricing in a significant chance of this move.
Brazil Economists See 2026 Inflation At 4.00% - Cenbank Poll
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Brazil central bank poll:BRAZIL ECONOMISTS SEE ANNUAL IPCA INFLATION INDEX REACHING 4.00% IN 2026 VERSUS 4.02% IN PREVIOUS ESTIMATE - CENBANK POLLBRAZIL ECONOMISTS SEE ANNUAL IPCA INFLATION INDEX REACHING 3.80% IN 2027 VERSUS 3.80% IN PREVIOUS ESTIMATE - CENBANK POLLBRAZIL ECONOMI...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
Fed meeting likely to be overshadowed by threats to central bank's independence
Threats against Powell, Cook's attempted removal put focus on independenceFed expected to hold interest rates steady, focus shifts to leadership changesTrump to nominate new US central bank chief soonBy Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is expected to hold in...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
PREVIEW-Bank of Canada to keep rates on hold on Wednesday, future monetary policy to depend on US trade negotiations
BoC had indicated in October rates are at about the right levelEconomists say upcoming USMCA renegotiation major uncertaintyA Reuters poll shows majority expect rates on hold through 2026By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its policy intere...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
USD/CHF: Strong Swiss Franc concerns – ING
The USD/CHF has broken below 0.7800, raising concerns in Zurich as the trade-weighted Swiss Franc approaches new all-time highs. Analysts suggest that if this trend continues, the Swiss National Bank may need to consider negative rates again. Resistance is noted at 0.7800/7810 for USD/CHF.UAE's Al Habtoor Group vows legal action against Lebanon over $1.7 billion loss
BEIRUT, Jan 26 (Reuters) - UAE-based Al Habtoor Group said on Monday it will pursue legal action against Lebanese authorities over $1.7 billion in lost investments, dealing a possible blow to the Lebanese government's efforts to encourage Gulf funding as a way to kickstart its economy. Lebanon&#...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
