Analysis

U.S. Core CPI missed, weakening USD—but geopolitical & government news dominated, proving exogenous factors can overwhelm data narratives.

The dollar survived criminal probes and tariff threats last week. This week brings PCE inflation, BOJ decisions, China GDP, and Davos drama, so it’s not for the faint of heart.

Sterling faces a critical test as U.K. jobs data, wage pressures, and geopolitical noise collide to shape BOE’s next move.

The US Dollar navigated a turbulent week of Fed Chair investigations, escalating tariff threats, and leadership speculation, while the New Zealand Dollar emerged as the top performer.

Number crunchers are projecting weaker inflationary pressures for Canada in December, so how can the upcoming CPI release impact BOC policy expectations and the Loonie? Here’s what to look out for.

We’ve got a fresh batch of growth figures from the U.K. economy this week! Will the GDP data make or break BOE policy expectations?

GOOGL surged 65% in 2025 and hit new highs after Apple’s Gemini partnership. With Q4 earnings February 3rd, bulls see AI wins while bears worry about massive spending.

Australia’s November CPI missed forecasts, yet AUD rallied on sticky core inflation. Which pair made the cut to move beyond the watchlist stage, and how did it play out?

U.S. CPI headlines could decide whether dollar strength extends or fades, with volatility set to spike as markets reprice Fed expectations.

Electricity has emerged as a major constraint on AI expansion. Learn which 5 stocks benefit most as data centers compete for scarce electricity.

What if the US CPI report sparks more aggressive rate cut hopes? In that scenario, setups like USD/JPY and AUD/USD could start looking especially interesting.

Although data distortions are still likely to influence the December U.S. CPI report, strong results could continue to stoke hawkish Fed expectations. Here’s what I’m watching on USD/JPY and USD/CAD in this case.

The U.S. economy is in the middle of playing catch-up with data releases, as markets brace for the December figures after the government shutdown lull. Here’s what to expect from this top-tier report.

Traders faced a high-wire act this week, juggling major Venezuela headlines with anticipation for critical US employment data to kick off a volatile 2026.

The December ISM PMI surveys did little to provide clarity, and instead reinforced the divergence between the manufacturing and services sectors’ performance. What does this mean for recession odds and Fed policy?

Wall Street is unanimously bullish on 2026, but what could go wrong? Here are five key risks that could prove the optimism wrong.

With the BOC meeting later this month, traders will be looking for clues on whether the labor market is holding up or starting to lose steam.

Dollar traders continue to debate the possibility of further Fed easing early this year, and the upcoming NFP release could still move the needle. Here’s what to look out for.

Amazon stock broke above $240 this week as AWS accelerates, Alexa+ launches on the web, and advertising booms. But tariff risks loom large heading into earnings.

Australia’s November CPI fell to 3.4%, missing the 3.8% forecast. But sticky core inflation keeps RBA hawks alive. AUD/JPY’s breakout above 105.25 warrants a further look.