USD/CAD edged above its 12-week low despite a notable weekly decline as dovish Fed signals, mixed Canadian employment data, and stabilized oil prices shaped market sentiment. With US inflation easing and Treasury yields falling, the currency pair faces critical support ahead of 2024’s economic outlook.
China plans to issue ultra-long-term special government bonds starting in 2025 to finance large-scale infrastructure and strategic projects. This issuance aims to strengthen fiscal capacity amid slower growth and structural challenges, while potentially influencing domestic financial markets and global investor appetite for long-duration debt. Analysts view this move as part of Beijing’s broader efforts to support sustainable economic development through stable, long-term funding mechanisms.
Japan’s Tankan survey shows Q4 2025 manufacturing confidence rising to its highest since 2019, driven by stronger exports, a weaker yen, and improving supply chains. Non-manufacturing steady as domestic recovery supports services. Positive outlook heading into 2026. #JapanEconomy #Manufacturing
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The British pound has weakened notably following a series of disappointing UK economic reports. Slower GDP growth, persistent inflation above target, cooling labor market signals, and subdued retail sales have heightened concerns about the UK’s recovery momentum. As the Bank of England balances inflation control with growth risks, sterling’s sensitivity to economic data remains pronounced, driving volatility against major currencies.
USD/CAD ended the week above a 12-week low despite a weekly decline of about 0.7%. Market moves reflected dovish Fed and Bank of Canada stances, softer U.S. inflation data, mixed Canadian jobs reports, and muted oil price gains. Technical support near 1.3400 proved key as volatility persisted.
ASX set to open lower as global uncertainties and a sliding Australian dollar dampen investor sentiment. Mixed signals from Wall Street, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and central bank policy concerns continue to weigh on market confidence heading into the new week.
USD/JPY remains stuck in the 155-158 range as the market awaits a potential Bank of Japan surprise. With Fed cautious on hikes and BoJ’s gradual approach, will a policy shift or intervention fears finally break the stalemate? Key levels to watch closely. #Forex #USDJPY #BoJ
Nomura forecasts the euro strengthening to 1.20 against the dollar by 2026, driven by diverging ECB and Fed policies. The Fed is poised for earlier, more aggressive rate cuts as the US economy cools, while the ECB takes a cautious approach amid slower Eurozone growth and inflation concerns. Central bank strategies remain key to EUR/USD outlook.
GBP/USD stands at a pivotal range of 1.33 to 1.44 as markets brace for the Bank of England and Federal Reserve meetings this week. Inflation, growth prospects, and central bank signals will drive volatility and set the tone for the pair’s next moves. Traders should watch key technical levels and policy guidance closely.
