Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined the head of Germany's main foreign trade association on Wednesday in voicing concern over the sharp weakening in the dollar, after it fell to a four-year low.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:14:21 -0500
Natural gas broke below key moving averages, confirming bearish momentum and opening the door to deeper retracement levels as sellers regain near-term control.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:13:16 -0500
As was widely expected, the FOMC held the fed funds rate steady at its January meeting. The statement and Chair Powell's press conference suggested that the Committee is finely balanced between worries about a gradually deteriorating labor market and still above-target inflation.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:11:58 -0500
The dollar snapped higher and Wall Street wobbled on Wednesday, but not before the S&P 500 broke above 7,000 points for the first time, after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold and flagged rising inflation risks.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:10:05 -0500
New Zealand Trade Balance NZD (YoY) dipped from previous $-2.06B to $-2.2B in December
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:59:05 -0500
New Zealand Trade Balance NZD (MoM) came in at $52M, above expectations ($30M) in December
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:58:59 -0500
New Zealand trade data December 2025. Just a data post.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:50:55 -0500
New Zealand Exports: $7.65B (December) vs $6.99B
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:45:02 -0500
New Zealand Imports rose from previous $7.15B to $7.6B in December
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:45:02 -0500
Brazil Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (15%)
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:31:30 -0500
You'll note below that the data agenda is lower-tier only. None of this lot is likely to move around financial markets too much upon release.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:12:46 -0500
Federal Reserve pauses, sees economy on firm footing
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:49:05 -0500
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in the post meeting press conference that the US economy expanded at a solid pace last year and is entering 2026 on “firm footing”. He added that monetary policy is “not on a preset course”, reiterating that future rate adjustments will depend on incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:36:00 -0500
This was one of those boring rate decisions where markets were confident that no actual moves would be announced today. Instead, the focus is on the nuance, like who would vote to cut rates or what Powell might say during the presser.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:05:12 -0500
Changes to the previous statement include a more robust outlook on employment and the economy – This could take out future cuts but for now participants are awaiting for Powell.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:46:31 -0500
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held the policy rate fixed at the target range of 3.5%-3.75%. The move comes after three consecutive quarter-point “risk management” cuts at the past three meetings.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:39:37 -0500
The U.S. dollar held gains against the euro and the yen on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, citing still-elevated inflation alongside solid economic growth, and gave little indication in its latest policy statement of when borrowing costs might fall again.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:15:49 -0500
The Fed left interest rates unchanged at 3.50–3.75%, in line with expectations, but the decision was not unanimous. Two governors—Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller—dissented, preferring an immediate 25bp rate cut.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:08:58 -0500
US Dollar holds steady following Fed rate hold
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:08:47 -0500
United States Fed Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (3.75%)
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:09 -0500
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