"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." --Arthur Ashe
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EUR/USD
The euro held steady near 1.1640 as geopolitical tensions and stronger U.S. data kept traders cautious, while Europe saw no major data but faced uncertainty over EU trade decisions and France’s pending budget approval.
GBP/USD
The Pound Sterling softened at 1.3425 after recent gains, as dollar strength and weaker UK data weigh on sterling sentiment.
USD/JPY
The yen strengthened to 158.55 after weeks of weakness, as renewed talk of possible government intervention helps support Japan’s currency.
AUD/USD
The Australian dollar weakened below 0.6675 as easing inflation expectations in Australia weigh on the Aussie
USD/CAD
The Canadian dollar benefited from higher oil prices, keeping USD/CAD around 1.3895, as softer U.S. inflation data weighs on the dollar and mixed market sentiment limits major moves.
USD/ZAR
The South African Rand eased a bit to 16.40 as gold prices pulled back from a peak, showing ongoing sensitivity to commodity moves and risk sentiment.
USD/MUR
The dollar-rupee gained 5 cents to 46.65 (selling) this morning.
12:00 PM EUR Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) (Dec)
2:00 PM EUR Industrial Production s.a. (MoM) (Nov)
5:30 PM USD Initial Jobless Claims
5:30 PM USD NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Jan)
