Currency markets kicked off 2025 with a bang, as shifting U.S. trade policy expectations, unexpected political developments, and a wave of economic data threw rate cut expectations into question. Global risk sentiment seesawed throughout the week, fueled by Trump’s tariff drama, U.K. fiscal jitters, and China’s deflation worries, keeping volatility high and central banks on alert. We're breaking down what influenced the major currencies' price action this week: