United States NAHB Housing Market Index below forecasts (40) in January: Actual (37).United States NAHB Housing Market Index below forecasts (40) in January: Actual (37)

Swiss Franc edges higher as US Dollar pauses after data-driven rally.Swiss Franc edges higher as US Dollar pauses after data-driven rally

Canada Canadian Portfolio Investment in Foreign Securities increased to $16.49B in November from previous $-11.58B.Canada Canadian Portfolio Investment in Foreign Securities increased to $16.49B in November from previous $-11.58B

Canada Foreign Portfolio Investment in Canadian Securities: $16.33B (November) vs previous $46.62B.Canada Foreign Portfolio Investment in Canadian Securities: $16.33B (November) vs previous $46.62B

Why the AUD/JPY Rally Hit A Wall and What Happens Next.On the uptrend since October 2025, AUD/JPY has recently struggled to break into106.80. After three failed attempts, is this a warning shot?

Crude Oil –16.01.2026.  Oil closed at target and resistance of 62.60 before dropping rapidly after President Donald Trump signalled that he might hold off on attacking Iran for now. As we see over the chart, prices still face support at 58.80, where if the market holds above it, the chance for a trading zone towards 62.60 is […]

USD/JPY –16.01.2026.  USDJPY hit 158.95 and closed from the target at 159.85. As we see over the chart, the short-term outlook is towards the resistance zone of 160.20 – 161.95 as a potential risk to push the market for a correction towards 157.50 or 154.30.

Russia Central Bank Reserves $: $752.5B vs previous $763.9B.Russia Central Bank Reserves $: $752.5B vs previous $763.9B

Oil News: Crude Oil Outlook—Iran Tensions Ease, But Supply Risks Remain.WTI crude oil rebounds from support zone at $58.93 – $58.52 as Iran tensions ease. Rising U.S. inventory and Venezuela production cap gains.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Pound tests support at 212.0 on intervention threats.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Pound tests support at 212.0 on intervention threats

investingLive European FX news wrap: markets steady, oil prices on the rise again.It's been a fairly slow session with very limited economic data and newsflow. There were no real highlights with just the Japanese Finance Minister Katayama continuing with verbal intervention.

News on Iran and China Move Markets.Geopolitics has been driving markets, with surprise announcements affecting the forex market. Although there remain many geopolitical hotspots, from Greenland to the latest developments in the Fed investigation, developments in Iran are capturing much of the headlines and driving strong asset moves.

EUR/JPY climbs as German inflation slows, Japan's political risks persist.EUR/JPY climbs as German inflation slows, Japan's political risks persist

USD pulls back after testing highest level since December – BBH.USD pulls back after testing highest level since December – BBH

US Dollar Finishing Week Softly but Within Consolidative Ranges.The US dollar is softer against all the G10 currencies, but the general consolidation seen this week continues. Japanese officials continued their verbal intervention, and with the US holiday on Monday, the risk of material intervention is seen as greater, and some yen shorts have covered.

US Dollar Index: More upside likely amid 20 and 50-day EMAs bullish crossover.US Dollar Index: More upside likely amid 20 and 50-day EMAs bullish crossover

USD/JPY outlook clouded ahead of Japan snap election – ING.USD/JPY outlook clouded ahead of Japan snap election – ING

USD/JPY: Rally has scope to extend – UOB Group.USD/JPY: Rally has scope to extend – UOB Group

India FX Reserves, USD climbed from previous $686.8B to $687.19B in January 5.India FX Reserves, USD climbed from previous $686.8B to $687.19B in January 5

Rupee slumps the most in nearly two months, state-run banks cap losses.The rupee closed at 90.8650 per dollar, down 0.6% on the day ‌to log its worst drop since mid-November last year and inching closer to its all-time low of 91.0750 hit in December. The currency was down about 0.7% week-on-week.

USD/JPY Slips as the Yen Reacts to a Wave of Market News.The USD/JPY pair fell to 158.16 on Friday as the Japanese yen continued its recovery from earlier this week. Market participants are increasingly focused on the upcoming Bank of Japan (BoJ) meeting, hoping for clearer signals regarding the future pace of interest rate hikes.

EUR/JPY Pulls Back From Record High.As the chart shows, the exchange rate rose above ¥185.00 per euro for the first time ever earlier this week. Today, however, a modest pullback is visible, with the Japanese yen strengthening against the euro.

Strong Macro Data and Rate Spreads USD's Main Weapon.The US dollar continues its strong run in the forex market for almost a month. A combination of strong US macro statistics and hawkish Fed officials' comments allows the greenback to dominate.

Bank of England's Bailey calls on policymakers to challenge the populists.Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said financial policymakers had to push back against attempts by populist politicians to discredit them.

 USD/JPY extends losses nearing 158.00 amid intervention warnings. USD/JPY extends losses nearing 158.00 amid intervention warnings

Oil prices slide as Iran risk premium eases – OCBC.Oil prices slide as Iran risk premium eases – OCBC

DXY, USDCAD, USDJPY: Key Resistance Levels in Sight.Between September and December, the DXY and USDCAD advanced toward key resistance levels, completed a double-top target, and reversed higher in line with early-2026 headlines. The third chart, USDJPY, continues to trace a steeper bullish curve toward the key 160 level, reflecting the wide interest-rate differential and the ongoing preference for the US dollar over the yen.

Some Losses for Sterling Despite Better Monthly GDP.Overall the pound has started 2026 strongly with gains against most major currencies except the dollar.

Chart Alert: Japanese Yen Short Squeeze Risk,158.15 Key USD/JPY Trigger.The price actions of the USD/JPY have staged the expected push up and hit the lower limit of the first immediate resistance zone of 159.45/159.75 (printed an intraday high of 159.45 on Wednesday,14 January 2026. Coincidentally, it was also the same intraday high of 159.45 on 12 July 2024 that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) last intervened in the FX market to sell down the US dollar.

Italy Consumer Price Index (YoY) in line with forecasts (1.2%) in December.Italy Consumer Price Index (YoY) in line with forecasts (1.2%) in December