Mexico 1st half-month Core Inflation came in at 0.43%, above forecasts (0.39%) in January
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EUR/USD rapidly reverses course and hits fresh YTD tops near 1.1780 at the end of the week. The pair’s U-turn comes on the back of the intense sell-off in the Greenback amid the generalised risk-on context.
GBP/USD is building on its solid weekly advance and is pushing toward the 1.3600 hurdle on Friday, or new four-month peaks. Cable’s strong move higher comes as the Greenback intensifies its decline, while auspicious results on the UK calendar also collaborate with the uptrend.
Gold price rises to a fresh record high near $5,045 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal extends its upside amid geopolitical risks and concerns over the US Federal Reserve.
Fed to likely go on pause after three straight cuts. BoC is also expected to stand pat. But will Trump steal the limelight by revealing his Fed chair nomination? Eurozone GDP and Australian and Tokyo CPI to be watched too.
Although the U.S. administration has walked back its proposed tariff package on major European economies, the episode still marks a significant escalation in transatlantic tension.
Bitcoin price struggles below $90,000 on Friday, correcting nearly 5% so far this week. Trump’s Davos speech on Wednesday, backing away from imposing further tariffs on the EU, triggered market volatility and risk-on mood.