BoJ's Tamura says inflation becoming “sticky,” sees scope to tighten.BoJ board member Naoki Tamura said in a speech that the wage–price cycle the Bank has been aiming to establish remains intact, with inflation increasingly driven by domestic factors rather than imported cost shocks. He argued that inflation is “becoming endogenous and sticky,” as higher labor costs replace raw material prices as the primary driver.

First Impression: RBNZ Survey of Inflation Expectations, Q1 2026.Expectations for inflation one year ahead rose to 2.59%, up from 2.39% at the end of last year. An increase in near-term expectations for inflation wasn't surprising given that actual inflation has also been hotter than expected – headline inflation rose to 3.1% at the end of last year.

US CPI data expected to show a mild decline in inflation in January.US CPI data expected to show a mild decline in inflation in January

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen swings on official remarks.Japan seized a Chinese fishing vessel inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki and arrested the skipper after the boat allegedly fled inspection. The move risks adding fresh strain to already tense Tokyo–Beijing relations, particularly against the backdrop of ongoing trade and security friction between the two countries.

AUD/JPY trades with positive bias around mid-108.00s, lacks bullish conviction.AUD/JPY trades with positive bias around mid-108.00s, lacks bullish conviction

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Rebounds above 208.00, but weak RSI momentum persist.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Rebounds above 208.00, but weak RSI momentum persist

Rupee falls 8 paise to 90.69 against US dollar in early trade.The Indian Rupee weakened against the US Dollar on Friday. This depreciation was driven by a downturn in Indian stock markets.

Foreign allocations lag India's growth potential, Amundi says.India's rising share of global economic growth is not adequately reflected in foreign portfolio or strategic investment flows, the head of macro policy research at Amundi Investment Institute said.

Japan's Katayama: Debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to drop further.Japan's Katayama: Debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to drop further

BoJ's Tamura: Even if BoJ raises policy rate further, monetary conditions will remain accommodative.BoJ's Tamura: Even if BoJ raises policy rate further, monetary conditions will remain accommodative

Sterling Mixed as December GDP Meets Expectations But Q4 Growth Disappoints.The U.K. economy grew in December, but failed to lift Sterling as quarterly figures and downward revisions overshadowed the headline number.

USD/JPY Slides Back To Square One After Failed Breakout.Looking at the 4-hour chart, the pair dipped below a key bullish trend line with support at 155.20. The pair even settled below the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour) and the 200 simple moving average (green, 4-hour).

Rupee under strain from risk off, weak Asia FX; RBI support proves fleeting.The Indian rupee is expected to be under pressure at the open on Friday, weighed down by a broad risk-off mood and weakness across Asian currencies.

China housing market struggles despite “three red lines” removal. 62/70 cities price falls.China's housing downturn deepened in January, with official data showing new home prices falling 0.4% month-on-month and 3.1% from a year earlier. The annual decline accelerated from December's 2.7% drop, marking the steepest contraction in seven months and reinforcing concerns that the sector has yet to find a durable floor.

US Dollar Index hovers around 97.00 ahead of CPI data.US Dollar Index hovers around 97.00 ahead of CPI data

Canadian Dollar holds losses near 1.3600 as US jobs data dims Fed rate cut expectations.Canadian Dollar holds losses near 1.3600 as US jobs data dims Fed rate cut expectations

NZ BNZ manufacturing eases to 55.2, but signals continued expansion.New Zealand's BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index eased from 56.1 to 55.2 in January, indicating a slight moderation in momentum but remaining firmly in expansion territory. Production slipped from 57.5 to 56.6, employment edged down from 53.7 to 52.9, and new orders cooled from 59.9 to 56.4, pointing to slower yet still solid activity.

Get Ready for CPI – US Inflation Preview.The trading world awaits the final piece to this week's US economic puzzle, with the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) releasing tomorrow at 8:30 A.M. (ET).

WTI remains below $63.00 due to oversupply concerns.WTI remains below $63.00 due to oversupply concerns

Crude Oil Outlook: WTI Tests $62 Support as COT Signals Limited Pullbacks.WTI crude oil tests $62 support as bullish COT positioning builds. Is a dip towards $60 likely before a broader push to $70?

China house prices continue their death spiral: January -3.1% y/y and -0.4% m/m.China's property downturn showed little sign of stabilising in January, with new home prices falling 3.1% year-on-year, deepening from the prior 2.7% decline. On a monthly basis, prices slipped 0.4%, unchanged from December, underscoring the persistence of downward momentum in the sector.

Yen on track for best week in nearly 15 months.The yen was set for its best week in almost 15 months on Friday, having climbed steadily after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's historic election win allayed investor worries about the nation's fiscal health.

Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Slides as US CPI Report Looms.USD/JPY slides as BoJ rate hike bets rise and US CPI looms. Narrowing US-Japan yield gaps reinforce a bearish outlook toward 150 and 145 support levels.

Japanese Yen bears seem hesitant; USD/JPY remains below 153.00 as traders await US CPI.Japanese Yen bears seem hesitant; USD/JPY remains below 153.00 as traders await US CPI

Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel in EEZ, arrests captain amid rising tensions.Japanese authorities have seized a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain after the boat allegedly refused to comply with an inspection order inside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), a move that risks adding fresh strain to already tense relations between Tokyo and Beijing.

Japan advances U.S. investment package talks but negotiations remain tough.Japan's Trade Minister Yoji Muto Akazawa said discussions with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have advanced negotiations over Japan's proposed U.S.-bound investment package, although significant work remains before agreements are finalised.

New Zealand manufacturing PMI eases to 55.2 but signals solid expansion (vs. January 56.1).New Zealand's manufacturing sector began 2026 on firm footing, with the latest BNZ–BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index showing continued healthy expansion.

US January CPI preview: Core seen easing, but sticky monthly keeps Fed cut timing in play.The US CPI report for January lands at a sensitive moment for markets, with investors trying to pin down whether the late-2025 inflation re-acceleration is fading or becoming entrenched. The headline CPI rate is expected to cool to around 2.5% year-on-year from 2.7% previously, while core CPI is also seen easing to roughly 2.5% from 2.6%.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Slides as risk-off surge boosts the Yen.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Slides as risk-off surge boosts the Yen

USD/JPY sinks back below 153.00 as undaunted Yen continues to climb.USD/JPY sinks back below 153.00 as undaunted Yen continues to climb