RBA hike risks jump, AUD/USD heading to 7.2, AUD/JPY to 110.The Australian Dollar surged sharply as markets aggressively repriced interest-rate expectations following much stronger-than-expected jobs data. The rally reflects a swift reassessment of policy risk, with labor market resilience undermining the assumption that unemployment would drift higher and cool inflation pressures on its own.

Trump's Greenland Deal Propels the Dollar!.Donald Trump shook the markets once again by reversing his decision to use force to acquire Greenland. As a deal with Nato is supposedly on the cards, where does this leave the Dollar and Gold?

Australia jobs surge 65.2k in December, unemployment drops to 4.1%.Australia's labor market delivered a major upside surprise in December, reinforcing the picture of persistent tightness. Employment surged 65.2k, more than double expectations of 26.5k, driven primarily by a strong rise in full-time jobs (+54.8k), with part-time employment also increasing (+10.4k).

Crude Oil – 22.01.2026.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 likely.

USD/JPY – 22.01.2026.USDJPY tested the support trend around 157.30-60 which could lead to another advance towards the 160.20 zone. Below 157.30 more of a drop will be expected with supports at 155.60 and 154.35.

Japan retains cautious economic view, flags risks from US trade policies  .The Japanese government largely retained its cautiously optimistic view of the economy in its economic report published on Thursday, while warning of downside risks from U.S. trade policies.

RBI uses FX swaps to ease liquidity strain as rupee hits record low.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has conducted more than $2 billion in dollar/rupee FX swaps over the last two days to offset the liquidity drain caused by spot dollar sales, according to a Reuters report. The transactions suggest the central bank is aiming to contain currency pressures while avoiding a sharper squeeze in banking […]

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Prices Rise Despite 3M Barrel Build – What's the Catch?.Oil edges higher despite a 3M barrel inventory build, while natural gas surges above $5.25 as traders weigh breakout momentum against oversupply risks.

Turkey Consumer Confidence climbed from previous 83.5 to 83.7 in January.Turkey Consumer Confidence climbed from previous 83.5 to 83.7 in January

United Kingdom Public Sector Net Borrowing came in at £11.578B, below expectations (£13.5B) in December.United Kingdom Public Sector Net Borrowing came in at £11.578B, below expectations (£13.5B) in December

GBP/JPY rises to near 213.00 as Yen underperforms ahead of BoJ's policy.GBP/JPY rises to near 213.00 as Yen underperforms ahead of BoJ's policy

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Gathers strength to near 185.50, BoJ rate decision looms.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Gathers strength to near 185.50, BoJ rate decision looms

India's RBI taps $2 billion-plus FX swaps to blunt liquidity hit from spot intervention, bankers say.The Reserve Bank of India has conducted more than $2 billion in FX swaps over the last two days to offset the drain in liquidity caused by spot dollar sales, four bankers said, suggesting a focus on containing currency pressures without exacerbating banking liquidity tightness.

Netherlands, The Consumer Confidence Adj declined to -23 in January from previous -21.Netherlands, The Consumer Confidence Adj declined to -23 in January from previous -21

US Dollar Index stays silent near 99.00 ahead of GDP, PCE inflation data.US Dollar Index stays silent near 99.00 ahead of GDP, PCE inflation data

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Rebounds as Trump Secures Greenland Deal Framework.Dollar index rebounds after Trump drops Greenland tariff threat and secures deal framework. 200-day MA at 98.712 now critical for DXY recovery rally.

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Strong jobs report sends AUD surging.South Korea's economy contracted 0.3% q/q in Q4, sharply missing expectations for modest growth. Investment, construction and exports all weighed on activity, while full-year GDP slowed to 1.0%, marking the weakest annual expansion since 2020 and reinforcing concerns about underlying momentum.

Australian Unemployment Fell to 4.1% in December, AUD Drifted Higher.Australia's labor market delivered a robust performance in December 2025, with employment surging stronger than expected at 65.2K versus the 28.3K consensus and the unemployment rate falling more than anticipated from 4.3% to 4.1%.

Natural Gas Spikes on Arctic Freeze as Oil Tightens from Venezuela Supply Issues.Venezuelan oil exports under a $2 billion U.S. deal remain slow and insufficient to ease global supply tightness, while U.S. natural gas prices surged over 40% due to Arctic cold.

Relief for rupee on risk rally after Trump walks back Europe tariff threat.The Indian rupee is poised to rise at the open on Thursday, boosted by a broader risk rally after U.S. President Donald Trump stepped back from threats to impose tariffs on Europe over Greenland, allowing the currency to recover from record lows.

Japanese Yen consolidates against USD as traders await BoJ rate decision on Friday.Japanese Yen consolidates against USD as traders await BoJ rate decision on Friday

WTI hovers around $60.50 due to oversupply concerns.WTI hovers around $60.50 due to oversupply concerns

United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock declined to 3.04M in January 16 from previous 5.27M.United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock declined to 3.04M in January 16 from previous 5.27M

US dollar buoyed by Trump's Greenland about-face; Aussie jumps after jobs data.The U.S. dollar held on to overnight gains against major peers on Thursday after President Donald Trump withdrew a threat to impose tariffs on a number of European NATO nations, trumpeting the framework of a deal with NATO over control of Greenland.

GBP's Initial Gains Reverse Despite Hotter UK Inflation as Risk Sentiment Shifts.Despite hotter headline inflation, softer core readings and expected sharp declines ahead kept BOE rate cut expectations intact in 2026.

Australian dollar scales 15-month high on strong jobs data.The Australian dollar hit 15-month highs on Thursday as an apparent easing in U.S.-European tensions soothed risk sentiment, while a strong set of domestic jobs data narrowed the odds on a near-term rate hike.

Australia December unemployment rate drops to 7-month low as jobs jump.Australian employment blew past forecasts in December to more than offset a surprise fall the month before, while the unemployment rate dropped unexpectedly to a seven-month low in a sign the labour market remains healthy.

Japan trade data recap - exports rise again in December, but US demand drags.Japan's exports extended their recent run in December, but a sharp fall in US-bound shipments and stronger imports narrowed the trade surplus.

Australia Part-Time Employment: 10.4K (December) vs previous 35.2K.Australia Part-Time Employment: 10.4K (December) vs previous 35.2K

Australia Full-Time Employment increased to 54.8K in December from previous -56.5K.Australia Full-Time Employment increased to 54.8K in December from previous -56.5K