Natural Gas Price Forecast: Failed 200-Day Break Sparks Renewed Selling.Natural gas reversed sharply from the 200-day average, triggering a bearish outside day that signals renewed downside risk toward lower Fibonacci and trendline support zones.

U.S. Dollar Analysis: DXY Rebounds Ahead of the NFP Release.The DXY index has now posted a three-session winning streak, registering gains of more than 0.6% in the short term. For now, the buying pressure that has begun to emerge around the index is largely driven by expectations surrounding the U.S. employment data scheduled for release tomorrow.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, January 9, 2026 - inflation data from China.The market focus for the data agenda ahead here in Asia - Pacific today, Friday, January 9, 2026, is the December inflation data due from China:

NFP Preview: DOW 50k and yield 4.2% decide Dollar path.Dollar has taken the driving seat in FX markets this week, supported by firmer US data and a modest repricing of Fed expectations. Bets on a March rate cut have dipped to around 41%, following the upside surprise in ISM Services earlier in the week, which reinforced the view that US economic momentum remains intact.

United States Consumer Credit Change below expectations ($10B) in November: Actual ($4.229B).United States Consumer Credit Change below expectations ($10B) in November: Actual ($4.229B)

United States Consumer Credit Change came in at $4.229B, below expectations ($10B) in November.United States Consumer Credit Change came in at $4.229B, below expectations ($10B) in November

US Treasury's Bessent: Fed shouldn't delay rate cuts.US Treasury's Bessent: Fed shouldn't delay rate cuts

Crude Oil Outlook: WTI Crude Faces an Indecision Phase Amid Supply Outlook Uncertainty.A consistent neutral bias has begun to consolidate in WTI crude price action, as recurring announcements related to geopolitical tensions have increased uncertainty in the energy market over the short term. For now, average price fluctuations over the past four sessions have been limited to around 3%, a move that remains insufficient to define a clear directional trend.

FX Today: Focus shifts to US Nonfarm Payrolls.FX Today: Focus shifts to US Nonfarm Payrolls

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rebounds As Traders Focus On Supply Risks.U.S. hunt for Venezuela-linked tankers and unrest in Iran raise supply worries.

Don't Forget About the USD!.Silver is now moving back and forth intraday by as much as it was trading just 15 years ago…

Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Stalls at Resistance- Weekly Range Break in Focus into NFP.USD/JPY is stalling just below a key resistance zone into the start of the year, with price holding within a clearly defined weekly range. While the broader structure remains constructive, the immediate focus is on whether the pair can break out of this range for near-term direction.

Natural Gas News: Nat Gas Drops 3% Despite Bullish Storage Draw on Weather Outlook.Natural gas drops 3.06% despite 119 Bcf storage draw as traders focus on weather outlook. Production at 112.6 Bcf/day and light demand weigh on prices.

U.S. Dollar Gains Ground As Traders React To Initial Jobless Claims Data: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency tests multi-week highs.

United States 4-Week Bill Auction fell from previous 3.59% to 3.55%.United States 4-Week Bill Auction fell from previous 3.59% to 3.55%

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Slides for third day as firm US jobs data lifts Dollar.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Slides for third day as firm US jobs data lifts Dollar

NFP Preview: Is There Actual Upside Potential in Jobs?.Traders and economists expect the NFP report to show that the US created 66K net new jobs, with average hourly earnings rising 0.3% m/m (3.6% y/y) and the U3 unemployment rate ticking down to 4.5%.

India M3 Money Supply: 12.1% (December 22) vs 9.3%.India M3 Money Supply: 12.1% (December 22) vs 9.3%

United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at -119B, below expectations (-109B) in January 2.United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at -119B, below expectations (-109B) in January 2

Japanese Yen stays under pressure as resilient US data lift USD/JPY.Japanese Yen stays under pressure as resilient US data lift USD/JPY

United States Wholesale Inventories meets forecasts (0.2%) in October.United States Wholesale Inventories meets forecasts (0.2%) in October

Natural Gas Price Outlook – Natural Gas Looking for a Floor Ahead of Storage.The natural gas market initially tried to rally during the session here on Thursday, failing at the 200-day EMA, showing that we still have work to do in order to get momentum to pick things up.

JPY stuck in tight consolidation as volatility erodes – Scotiabank.JPY stuck in tight consolidation as volatility erodes – Scotiabank

Some Gains for the Dollar Ahead of 2026's First NFP.Despite mostly weaker recent data, the greenback has held or gained against majors in early January.

Turkey Treasury Cash Balance fell from previous 56.39B to -333.15B in December.Turkey Treasury Cash Balance fell from previous 56.39B to -333.15B in December

Dollar Drifts Higher as Risk Tone Softens Amid Geopolitics, Tariff Ruling Looms.Market sentiment has tilted mildly risk-off, though there is no sign of aggressive follow-through selling. Price action suggests caution rather than panic, with investors trimming exposure while waiting for clearer signals from both geopolitics and economic data.

Safe-Haven Flows Boost the Japanese Yen, Pressuring GBP/JPY.Explore the economic and geopolitical factors influencing the GBP/JPY exchange rate, along with a detailed technical outlook.

US initial jobless claims rise to 208k vs exp 213k.US initial jobless claims rose 8k to 208k in the week ending January 3, below expectation of 213k. Four-week moving average of initial claims fell -7k to 212k, lowest since April 27, 2024.

United States Goods Trade Balance climbed from previous $-79B to $-59.1B in October.United States Goods Trade Balance climbed from previous $-79B to $-59.1B in October

Crude Oil Price Outlook – Oil Looking to Bounce?.The oil situation hasn't changed. The current lack of demand worldwide remains a problem, as does the overproduction by the US, Guyana, and others.