The USD/CAD pair loses ground to around 1.3695 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday, pressured by higher crude oil prices. Nonetheless, softer Canadian inflation data has raised prospects the Bank of Canada (BoC) would resume its interest … [Continue reading]
Australia unemployment rate set to edge up within overall strong labor market
The Australian monthly employment report is scheduled for release on Thursday at 00:30 GMT, and market participants anticipate a modest increase in jobs in January. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is expected to announce that the country … [Continue reading]
WTI crude oil surges on Iran nuclear talk uncertainty and Strait of Hormuz closure
Oil prices whipsawed this week as the second round of US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva dominated sentiment. Both sides reported progress on broad principles, but Iran continues to reject Washington's demand for zero uranium enrichment while the … [Continue reading]
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP supported above $1.40 despite cooling buying activity
Ripple (XRP) is supported above $1.40, and trading around $1.47 at the time of writing on Wednesday. The increase, although minor, has erased losses posted the previous day. However, low activity in both the institutional and retail environments may … [Continue reading]
South Africa Consumer Price Index (MoM) remains unchanged at 0.2% in January
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Top Crypto Gainers: Jito drops, Morpho holds steady, Convex Finance climbs
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) tokens, including Jito (JTO), Morpho (MORPHO), and Convex Finance (CVX), rank among the top-performing crypto assets over the last 24 hours. Jito dips on Wednesday after rallying 22% the previous day on the launch of a … [Continue reading]
China: Growth slowdown and export risks – BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas analysts see Chinese GDP growth at 5.0% in 2025, easing moderately in 2026 as domestic demand weakens and property sector stress persists. Authorities are expected to maintain supportive but cautious fiscal and monetary policies, … [Continue reading]
Fed’s Barr: We should be prepared for “short-term disruptions” in the labor market from AI
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Michael Barr said that he believes that recent United States (US) data indicates a stabilizing job market. He also added that it is still reasonable to think that price pressures will further cool, at the New York … [Continue reading]
Breaking: Canada headline CPI rose 2.3% YoY in January
Canada’s inflation eased a tad in January, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.3% YoY, slightly below what markets were expecting, after a 2.4% increase in December. On a monthly basis, prices came in flat.The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) core … [Continue reading]
South Africa Unemployment Total dipped from previous 8.007M to 7.836M in 4Q
GBP/USD is seeing a fresh selling wave, giving up the 1.3600 level in Tuesday's European trading. The United Kingdom employment data showed worsening labor market conditions, bolstering bets for a BoE interest rate cut next month. This narrative … [Continue reading]