23 Jan 2026, 14:57 by Newsquawk Desk
- Mon: Australian Holiday (Australia Day), German Ifo (Jan).
- Tue: Chinese Industrial Profits (Dec), US Richmond Fed (Jan), US Consumer Confidence (Jan).
- Wed: Fed Policy Announcement, BoC Policy Announcement, BCB Policy Announcement, Australia CPI (Q4), German GfK (Feb), NZ Trade (Dec).
- Thu: Riksbank Policy Announcement, CBRT Minutes, EZ Money Supply (Dec).
- Fri: German Import Prices (Dec), German Unemployment...
23 Jan 2026, 11:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- BoJ maintained its short-term interest rate at 0.75%, as expected, with an 8-1 vote split as Takata voted for a 25bp hike.
- BoJ Outlook Report revised its 2025 and 2026 GDP forecast higher, while shifting its 2027 forecast lower; 2026 inflation was revised higher to 1.9% (prev. 1.8%).
- USD/JPY saw two-way action on the announcement, gained during Ueda’s presser before tumbling on potential MoF activity.
- European bourses and US equity futures...
23 Jan 2026, 07:30 by Newsquawk Desk
- BoJ maintained its short-term interest rate at 0.75%, as expected, with an 8-1 vote split as Takata voted for a 25bp hike.
- BoJ Outlook Report revised its 2025 and 2026 GDP forecast higher, while shifting its 2027 forecast lower; 2026 inflation was revised higher to 1.9% (prev. 1.8%).
- USD/JPY saw two-way action on the BoJ; JGBs resumed lower following hawkish dissent and 2026 inflation forecast upgrade.
- USD traded muted, CNH...
22 Jan 2026, 11:25 by Newsquawk Desk
- The proposal by NATO's Rutte does not include the transfer of overall sovereignty, Axios reported citing sources; the plan includes the increase of security in Greenland and NATO activity in the Arctic.
- PBoC Governor Pan says China has room this year to cut RRR and interest rates, pledging flexible use of tools.
- European & US equity futures trade higher as the TACO trade takes effect, after Trump cancels tariffs on European...
22 Jan 2026, 07:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said he had a very productive meeting with NATO's Rutte, and they have formed a framework of a future deal; will not be imposing the tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st.
- The proposal by NATO's Rutte does not include the transfer of overall sovereignty, Axios reported citing sources; the plan includes the increase of security in Greenland and NATO activity in the Arctic.
- US President Trump said he likes keeping NEC...
21 Jan 2026, 11:40 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said Iran will be "wiped off the face of the Earth" if Iran attempts to carry out an assassination threat against him, NewsNation reported.
- US President Trump said having Greenland makes a much more effective golden dome, will probably be able to work something out with Europe at Davos.
- European bourses are broadly in the red whilst US equity futures attempt to stabilise following significant losses in the prior...
21 Jan 2026, 07:25 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said Iran will be "wiped off the face of the Earth" if Iran attempts to carry out an assassination threat against him, NewsNation reported.
- US President Trump said having Greenland makes a much more effective golden dome, will probably be able to work something out with Europe at Davos.
- JGBs rebounded slightly, with the 40-year yield falling below 4% as Japan's Finance Minister called on investors to calm down; USD/JPY chopped around...
20 Jan 2026, 11:42 by Newsquawk Desk
- Global fixed income in the red, taking lead from marked pressure in JGBs on fiscal concerns driving JPY action.
- European bourses are entirely in the red, with sentiment hit on renewed trade tensions; US equity futures also pressured, NQ -2.1%.
- DXY hampered and currently at lows, CHF leads whilst EUR/USD tops 1.1700.
- Crude choppy with specifics light, XAU and XAG continue to make ATHs.
- US President Trump threatened to...
20 Jan 2026, 07:25 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on French wines and Champagne following France's intention to decline the invitation to join his 'Board of Peace'.
- US President Trump said he had a good phone call with NATO Secretary General Rutte about Greenland, and has agreed to meet various parties in Davos.
- Spot XAU extended beyond USD 4700/oz, and DXY eventually dipped below 99.00 amid a continuation of...
19 Jan 2026, 07:17 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on eight European countries, effective February 1st, over Greenland. The tariff will be increased to 25% on June 1st, unless a deal is reached for the purchase of Greenland.
- The EU is preparing EUR 93bln of tariffs on the US or restrict American companies from the European market, in retaliation to the latest threat by US President Trump, as European leaders meet for an emergency meeting on Thursday, the FT...
16 Jan 2026, 14:09 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: US Holiday (MLK Day), Eurogroup Summit; EZ Final HICP (Dec), Canadian CPI (Dec), Chinese GDP (Q4), US Leading index (Oct), Housing Starts/Building Permits (Oct), Philadelphia Fed (Jan), New Home Sales (Nov), Australian Flash PMIs (Jan)
- TUE: PBoC LPR, EU Economic & Financial Affairs Council, UK Unemployment Rate & Average Earnings (Nov), Swiss Producer Prices (Dec), German ZEW (Jan), French & German Flash PMIs (Jan)
- WED: IEA OMR; UK CPI...
16 Jan 2026, 11:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- A White House Official said the chip announcement on Wednesday was 'phase one' action and there could be other announcements, pending ongoing negotiations with other countries and companies.
- European bourses are mostly lower; US equity futures gain, with mild outperformance in the NQ.
- DXY is flat/slightly lower, JPY gains on reports of a BoJ hike as soon as April and further jawboning.
- Bearish start for fixed into data and speakers; OATs...
16 Jan 2026, 07:05 by Newsquawk Desk
- A White House Official said the chip announcement on Wednesday was 'phase one' action and there could be other announcements, pending ongoing negotiations with other countries and companies.
- Japanese Finance Minister Katayama said FX intervention is a potential option under the US-Japan agreement and expressed readiness to take decisive action while keeping all options on the table.
- DXY continued to fall from the 99.40 peak made early in the APAC session; USD/JPY...
15 Jan 2026, 11:20 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are broadly firmer, with US equity futures also in the green; NQ outperforms after strong earnings from TSMC (+5.7% pre-market).
- China is said to be drafting purchase rules for NVIDIA's (NVDA) H200 chips, Nikkei reported, as it seeks to balance support for domestic chip development with the needs of Chinese technology firms.
- DXY is flat; USD/JPY briefly slipped on reports that the BoJ is to keep rates steady in January.
- USTs...
15 Jan 2026, 07:23 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said he has been told the killing in Iran is stopping, no plan for executions. This followed earlier reports that strikes on Iran could take place within the next 24 hours as Trump is said to have decided to intervene in the regime’s crackdown, according to The Telegraph.
- China is said to be drafting purchase rules for NVIDIA's (NVDA) H200 chips, Nikkei reported, as it seeks to balance support for domestic chip development with the needs of Chinese technology...
14 Jan 2026, 11:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- Beijing is no longer seeking to make new advances into LatAm in the near term, WSJ sources report; instead, focus shifted towards if the Western Hemisphere belongs to the US, then the Taiwan Strait belongs to China, but this does not mean immediate action.
- WSJ source reports suggested that incentives under consideration by Chinese officials to woo the US into a strategic retreat from the Taiwan Strait include Beijing potentially agreeing to buy billions of USD in long-term...
14 Jan 2026, 07:24 by Timi Atere
- US posted a licence review rule for chip exports to China and Macau; US eased the criteria to approve the NVIDIA (NVDA) H200 chip exports to China; NVIDIA H200 chips are covered by the export licence review rule.
- Beijing is no longer seeking to make new advances into LatAm in the near term, WSJ sources report; instead, focus shifted towards if the Western Hemisphere belongs to the US, then the Taiwan Strait belongs to China, but this does not mean immediate...
13 Jan 2026, 11:45 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are tentative whilst US equity futures are modestly lower as markets await US CPI.
- DXY is flat/incrementally firmer, USD/JPY briefly topped 159.00 as Takaichi eyes a snap election; some modest strength in JPY overnight, on Finance Minister Katayama who said US Treasury Secretary Bessent shares the concerns over the weak JPY.
- Bearish bias from APAC trade, driven by JGBs. Bunds mildly pressured on a weak Bobl outing.
- Spot gold...
13 Jan 2026, 07:30 by Newsquawk Desk
- Trump admin nears a deal with Taiwan; trade deal would cut tariffs and include a commitment from TSMC (TSM) to build more manufacturing plants in the US.
- USD/JPY initially saw weakness following comments by Japan’s FinMin Katayama stating that US Treasury Secretary Bessent shares the concerns over the weak JPY; PM Takaichi confirmed her intent to hold snap elections, Kyodo reports.
- US President Trump has been briefed on a range of military and covert options against...
12 Jan 2026, 11:40 by Newsquawk Desk
- US Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell over the central bank’s renovation of its Washington headquarters, and whether Powell lied to Congress about the scope of the project, NYT reported, citing officials.
- US President Trump said Iran has proposed negotiations after he threatened action against Tehran for the crackdown on protesters, AP News reported.
- US President Trump is to be briefed on Tuesday on "some kinetic and many...
12 Jan 2026, 07:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- US Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell over the central bank’s renovation of its Washington headquarters, and whether Powell lied to Congress about the scope of the project, NYT reported, citing officials.
- Fed Chair Powell said the DoJ served the Fed with subpoenas, threatening indictment; Powell said he will continue to do the job.
- US President Trump said Iran has proposed negotiations...
09 Jan 2026, 14:09 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: Japanese Holiday (Coming of Age Day); M2 & New Yuan Loans (Dec)
- TUE: EIA STEO; US NFIB (Dec), CPI (Dec)
- WED: NBP Policy Announcement; US PPI (Nov; Oct-cancelled), US Retail Sales (Nov)
- THU: UK GDP Estimate (Nov), EZ Trade (Nov), US Export/Import Prices (Dec; Nov-cancelled), NY Fed Mfg survey (Jan), Weekly Claims (w/e 3rd Jan), Chinese House Prices (Dec)
- FRI: US Industrial Production...
09 Jan 2026, 11:28 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump cancels a second attack on Venezuela, suggesting the two countries “are working well together”.
- US President Trump said companies will spend at least USD 100bln in Venezuela, and he will be meeting oil executives today.
- European equities open firmer; Rio Tinto (-2%) & Glencore (+8%) resume merger talks; US equity futures trade tentatively ahead of NFP.
- DXY moves higher whilst USTs trade steady ahead of key US data; JPY...
09 Jan 2026, 06:58 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks followed suit to the mixed performance on Wall Street with the regional bourses predominantly in the green, albeit with traders bracing for the US Non-Farm Payrolls report and a potential Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs.
- US President Trump warned that the US will hit Iran hard if they kill rioters.
- US President Trump said companies will spend at least USD 100bln in Venezuela, and he will be meeting oil executives today.
- Big...
08 Jan 2026, 11:48 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump's team is working up a sweeping plan to control Venezuelan oil for years to come, according to WSJ.
- US President Trump posted that Venezuela is going to be purchasing only American-made products with the money received from the new oil deal with the US.
- European and US equity futures are broadly on the backfoot; China is to reportedly approve some NVIDIA H200 purchases as soon as this quarter.
- DXY incrementally firmer...