Japan Services PPI (December 2025) 2.6% y/y (prior +2.7%)

Earlier: Japan December 2025 PPI +2.4% y/y (expected +2.4%, prior +2.7% Nothing in these data to contradict the BOJ rate hike path. Data post only, more detail to follow separately … ADDED: Japan service inflation holds near highs as wage pressures persist This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. Source link
FX option expiries for 27 January 10am New York cut

There aren’t any major expiries to take note of on the day, with the full list seen below. The day itself doesn’t contain any large expiries whatsoever, so that is quite straightforward. But in any case, there are bigger drivers of trading sentiment at play at the moment. So even if there are any large […]
Google to pay $68 million to settle allegations it secretly recorded conversations

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class action lawsuit arguing that its voice-activated assistant secretly recorded smart device users in violation of their privacy. A preliminary settlement was filed on Friday in San Jose, California, federal court, but still requires approval by U.S. District Judge […]
UK PM Starmer heads to China to reset UK ties amid growing US tensions

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to China to mend ties and diversify Britain’s economic partnerships as relations with the U.S. grow more uncertain. Summary: Starmer makes first UK PM visit to China since 2018 Trip aims to reset ties and boost trade and investment Visit comes amid strains with the U.S. under Trump UK–China […]
USD/JPY finds timely bounce off key technical support for now

The Japanese yen remains a key focus in markets this week after having seen Tokyo officials more than likely performed a ‘rate check’ on Friday last week. That was enough to alleviate the pressure on the currency with USD/JPY stumbling down from 159.00 to hit a low of 153.30 yesterday. However, the drop yesterday was […]
Which Team Will Sign Framber Valdez?

Framber Valdez stands atop the pitching class and is arguably the offseason’s last marquee free agent. He and Zac Gallen are the two remaining players who declined qualifying offers. Those two pitchers and Eugenio Suárez are the three unsigned players who ranked among MLBTR’s Top 20 free agents entering the winter. Suárez was always going to […]
There’s only one key question when it comes to the Fed meeting this week – Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley doesn’t expect the Fed to pull off any surprises this week, keeping monetary policy unchanged. However, there could be some light changes to the statement but overall the firm expects the central bank to reaffirm a more easing bias. For some context, their call fits very well with market expectations as Fed funds […]
Financial Times says “EU to announce ‘mother of all’ Indian trade deals”

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not […]
Journeymen – Proof That There’s More Than One Way to Make It in Hockey

ProStockHockey.com proudly presents Journeymen, our ongoing blog series — a raw, unfiltered look into the lives of elite players at various stages of their individual hockey journey, told entirely in their own words. This series isn’t about stats or headlines — it’s about the miles, the grind, and the road that shaped them. Each story […]
China to roll out policy to manage AI job impact and boost employment

China is preparing targeted policies to manage AI-driven labour disruption while promoting job creation and employment stability. Chinese state media, Xinhua, with the info. Summary: China to issue policy on AI’s impact on employment Focus on job creation and managing labour disruption Graduate and youth employment prioritised Urban–rural employment systems to be unified Long-term safeguards […]