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New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence: 64.1 (January) vs previous 73.6
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EUR/USD comes under pressure near the 1.1950 zone following the closing bell on Wall Street on Wednesday. The Greenback’s rebound prompted spot to face some correction while investors continue to assess the latest FOMC event. On Thursday, the focus of attention will be on the weekly US labour market data and Factory Orders.
GBP/USD churned in place on Tuesday, hitting a brief patch of volatility but otherwise holding steady near four-year highs as the US Dollar struggles to find its footing. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, as many investors broadly anticipated, but the Fed’s rate statement and Fed Chair Jerome Powell both failed to give any hints about potential shifts toward future rate cuts, which many investors broadly hoped.
Gold price refreshed record highs near $5,600 before retreating to near $5,525 in Asian trading on Thursday. The bright metal's relentless upsurge has been bolstered by strong safe-haven demand amidst persistent geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and a weaker US Dollar.
Fidelity Investments announced that it will launch its first stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar, making it one of the first large traditional firms in the US to do so. The company will leverage the Ethereum blockchain to roll out the product to retail and institutional investors in the coming weeks, according to a press release on Wednesday.
At its January meeting, the Federal Reserve kept the Fed Funds Target Range (FFTR) unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%, a decision that was fully in line with market expectations.
Bittensor reclaims $240 immediate support, reflecting positive sentiment in the broader crypto market. The TAO derivatives market signals retail interest return as futures Open Interest climbs to $163 million.
