Dollar set for second straight weekly gain after US jobs data.The dollar strengthened on Friday following weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs growth, suggesting the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates steady. The yen weakened as Japan's Prime Minister considers a snap election, while the euro declined against the dollar amid mixed European economic data.

CPI Back on Time – Markets Weekly Outlook.Connecting back to the end-December trading, metals rode a rollercoaster that took many to fresh record highs, setting a bar of high expectations for the new year.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bears Press Toward Long-Term Support.Natural gas extended its bearish correction to a new retracement low, breaking key supports and increasing the likelihood of a test of long-term trendline support before stabilization.

USD/JPY Update: The Yen Loses Ground Following the Release of U.S. NFP Data.As the week approaches its close, USD/JPY is extending a four-session winning streak in favor of the U.S. dollar, posting gains of more than 1% in the short term. Buying pressure has gained relevance as the yen shows persistent weakness following the release of U.S. employment data, which has reinforced confidence in the dollar.

Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions climbed from previous $-212K to $-19K.Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions climbed from previous $-212K to $-19K

United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions: £-30.5K vs £-332K.United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions: £-30.5K vs £-332K

United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions: 57.4K vs previous 646K.United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions: 57.4K vs previous 646K

Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary: Lukewarm Jobs Report Keeps March Rate Cut in Play.The December labor data continued to signal a gradual and orderly cooling in the jobs market. We still view that the FOMC will be on hold at its upcoming Jan. 28 meeting and that a couple more rate cuts this year look likely amid the continued moderation in hiring.

Canada's Manufacturing and Wholesale Reports to Point to Subdued Growth.Canadian manufacturing and wholesale reports for November should reinforce that heavily trade exposed sectors are still being negatively impacted by U.S. tariffs, even as we continue to expect increases in household spending to keep overall gross domestic product growth positive.

Fed's Barkin: Labour market is steady, but hiring remains uncomfortably narrow.Fed's Barkin: Labour market is steady, but hiring remains uncomfortably narrow

US Dollar Price Action into CPI: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY.US Dollar bulls are continuing to push and this week saw the break of an ascending triangle formation that brewed from lows established around the Christmas holiday. The GDP print released in December brought question to whether the Fed would be leaning towards more rate cuts, and the Atlanta GDP Now estimation indicated that we could be in for another quarter of strong growth numbers, further fueling the question as to whether the U.S. economy is in dire need of more accommodation at this point.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Tests New Highs Amid Concerns About Venezuelan Supply.Protests in Iran provide additional support to oil markets.

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count declined to 409 from previous 412.United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count declined to 409 from previous 412

U.S. Dollar Gains Ground As Unemployment Rate Drops To 4.4%: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency gains ground as traders reduce bets on dovish Fed.

USD/JPY firms near one-year highs as markets scale back near-term Fed cuts.USD/JPY firms near one-year highs as markets scale back near-term Fed cuts

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Slips below 1.3450 as NFPs slash January Fed cut bets.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Slips below 1.3450 as NFPs slash January Fed cut bets

Canada jobs report points to uneven labor market recovery – RBC Economics.Canada jobs report points to uneven labor market recovery – RBC Economics

US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index rises to 54 in January vs. 53.5 expected.US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index rises to 54 in January vs. 53.5 expected

US UoM consumer sentiment rises to four-month high, inflation expectations steady.US consumer sentiment improved modestly in January, with the University of Michigan index rising from 52.9 to 54.0, its highest level since September. Current Economic Conditions Index climbed from 50.4 to 52.4, while the Expectations Index ticked up from 54.6 to 55.0.

The Week Ahead – New Year, Same Problems.( UKOIL ) Brent back on track ( UKOIL ) Brent attempts to regain some composure after days of declines, as investors assessed developments in Venezuela. In addition, reports on the progress of proposed U.S. sanctions against countries doing business with Russia heated up.

EUR slips slightly against USD amid mixed data – Scotiabank.EUR slips slightly against USD amid mixed data – Scotiabank

Sterling set for weekly decline as traders await key UK economic data.Sterling steadied against the dollar on Friday after falling to the lowest level this year and was set for weekly declines as traders awaited key data to gauge the state of the UK economy.

US: Payrolls Rise by 50k in December, While Unemployment Rate Ticks Down to 4.4% .Non-farm payrolls rose by 50k in December, slightly below the consensus forecast of 70k. Job gains for the two prior months were revised lower by a total of 76k.

Canada's Unemployment Rate Jumps as Labour Force Expands to Close 2025.Canada's economy added 8k jobs in December (+0.0% month/month), 10k more than consensus expectations for a 2.5k decline. The details were healthier, with full-time positions rising 50k, while part time decline 42k.

US Non-Farm Payrolls at + 50K (small) miss, Market Reactions – Get ready for Supreme Court Tariffs Decision!.This takes the Unemployment Rate, most favored data since the Bureau of Labor Statistics shutdown affected data, to 4.4%, lower than the 4.5% expectations and lower than the past month.

Dollar Eases Slightly as NFP Fails to Deliver Upside Surprise.Dollar softened modestly in early US trading after the release of mixed December labor market data. The headline payroll gain undershot expectations, but the miss did little to challenge the broader narrative of a labor market that is slowing gradually rather than deteriorating abruptly.

Canada jobs beat with 8.2k growth, masks rising unemployment.Canada's labor market delivered a modest upside surprise in December, with employment rising 8.2k, defying expectations for -5k decline. The gain, however, marked a sharp slowdown after three strong months that added a combined 181k jobs through November, signaling that momentum is cooling into year-end.

Crude Oil Price Outlook – Crude Attempting to Break Resistance.The light sweet crude oil market has fallen a bit in the early hours of Friday trading, along with the Brent market. However, both have now turned around and are threatening a breakout.

US NFP misses by rising 50k in December, but unemployment rate falls to 4.4%.US non-farm payrolls rose by 50k in December, undershooting expectations of 66k. Downward revisions to prior months added to the softer tone, with October employment revised lower by -68k to -173k, and November trimmed by -8k to 56k.

Natural Gas Price Outlook – Natural Gas Continues to Wait for Momentum.Natural Gas is doing everything it can to stabilize at the moment, and now all we need if a bit of momentum for the seasonal trade to play out.