Monthly Archives: January 2026
41654156156Dollar Stabilizes Near Key Support Amid Event-Driven Flows
Written on January 9, 2026 at 6:54 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *The U.S. dollar is holding above critical 98–99 support, but resilience is driven more by positioning and event risk than improving fundamentals. *Labor data signals a fragile “no-hire, no-fire” economy, with rising layoffs and deteriorating job sentiment masking headline stability. * Fed rhetoric has shifted decisively dovish, with officials openly discussing up toContinue Reading
Oil Prices Swing on Conflicting Supply Catalysts
Written on January 9, 2026 at 6:33 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Crude rallied 3.5%, recovering above $58, even as U.S. control of Venezuelan exports signals a structurally bearish increase in global supply. *Fresh U.S. sanctions on Russian oil added near-term supply risk, offsetting bearish factors and keeping prices locked between $55.80–$58.65. * Today’s U.S. jobs data will be the decisive catalyst—strong NFP could liftContinue Reading
Canadian Dollar Weakens Amid Oil Price Slump; Eyes on Job Data
Written on January 9, 2026 at 6:26 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Canada’s commodity-linked currency continues to weaken as WTI crude trades near $58, its lowest level of the year, removing a major support pillar for CAD. *Sluggish GDP and PMI readings highlight a cooling economy, while the Bank of Canada’s steady 2.25% policy rate widens the interest rate gap against more hawkish global peers.Continue Reading
