Monthly Archives: January 2026
Japan’s year-on-year monetary base decreases to -9.8% in December, down from -8.5% previously
Written on January 6, 2026 at 6:26 am, by davin
Japan’s monetary base plunged by 9.8% in December, indicating an aggressive shift by the Bank of Japan towards tighter policies. This could strengthen the Yen and create volatility in markets. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japanese monetary base decreases year-on-year to -9.8%, down from -8.5%
Written on January 6, 2026 at 6:26 am, by davin
Japan’s monetary base fell by 9.8% in December, signaling tighter policies from the Bank of Japan. This sets the stage for potential Yen appreciation and challenges for Japanese equities. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japanese monetary base decreases year-on-year to -9.8%, down from -8.5%
Written on January 6, 2026 at 6:25 am, by davin
Japan’s monetary base dropped 9.8% year-on-year, signaling aggressive quantitative tightening by the Bank of Japan. This shift is likely to strengthen the Yen and impact Japanese equities. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/USD rises above 0.6700 as weak US Dollar and economic data are anticipated
Written on January 6, 2026 at 5:27 am, by davin
The AUD/USD is strengthening amid a weaker US Dollar, with traders focused on key US job data. Anticipation of interest rate hikes from the Reserve Bank of Australia may further influence the AUD’s value. – vtmarketsmy.com
Total vehicle sales in the United States increased to 16 million, up from 15.6 million.
Written on January 6, 2026 at 5:26 am, by davin
In December, U.S. vehicle sales climbed to 16 million, signaling strong consumer confidence despite expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. This environment boosts gold as a dollar alternative amidst economic uncertainty. – vtmarketsmy.com
CFTC reports an increase in US oil net positions from 64,900 to 646,000
Written on January 6, 2026 at 5:26 am, by davin
The New Zealand dollar gains ground as US manufacturing falters, while oil positions surge, hinting at potential price increases. Cryptocurrency interest rises, despite geopolitical tensions, urging traders to consider strategic positions. – vtmarketsmy.com
CFTC reports decrease in S&P 500 NC net positions from -$81.8K to -$944K
Written on January 6, 2026 at 5:26 am, by davin
Traders are increasingly bearish on the S&P 500, with net short positions spiking. As the US Dollar weakens, gold rises, while upcoming Supreme Court rulings suggest heightened market volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
JPY NC net positions rise to ¥141K from ¥1.2K
Written on January 6, 2026 at 4:26 am, by davin
Japan’s JPY positions surged to ¥141,000, signaling bullish sentiment. Traders anticipate Bank of Japan rate hikes amidst US dollar weakness. Watch for wage negotiation results as a key market catalyst. – vtmarketsmy.com
Australian CFTC AUD net positions dropped from -$21.6K to -$212K
Written on January 6, 2026 at 4:26 am, by davin
The Australian Dollar faces a significant bearish sentiment, with net short positions rising sharply to $-212K. Traders may explore strategies like put options and AUD futures to profit from expected declines. – vtmarketsmy.com
UK CFTC net positions for GBP fell to £-332K, down from £-41.2K
Written on January 6, 2026 at 4:26 am, by davin
The British pound’s negative positioning has surged significantly, indicating a bearish outlook. Meanwhile, crypto markets thrive with Dogecoin’s 30% rise and Ripple’s continued ETF-driven demand. – vtmarketsmy.com
