Consumer confidence in the Eurozone rises to -12.4 in January from -13.1

    by VT Markets
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    Jan 22, 2026
    **Gold And Global Markets** Recent news shows that the US Core PCE inflation rate stayed at 2.8% in November. Silver prices have also steadied near record levels due to easing tensions between the US and EU. In global politics, US President Trump changed his stance on Greenland and NATO tariffs, which has reduced earlier worries about escalating tensions. Additionally, Ripple’s (XRP) price remains strong above $1.90, indicating solid support despite market fluctuations. **Market Insights And Analysis** FXStreet regularly updates you on market changes, helping you stay informed about trends and potential impacts. Remember to do your research before making any financial decisions, as markets can be unpredictable. There’s a slight improvement in consumer confidence in the Eurozone, with the confidence indicator rising to -12.4 this January. However, this is still below the long-term average of about -11, indicating that recovery is weak and not fully underway. Traders might see this as a chance to sell volatility in the EUR/USD pair, possibly using iron condors as the initial rally towards 1.1750 begins to stabilize. The ongoing weakness of the US Dollar is driving market trends. This weakness was highlighted by the 2.8% inflation rate from last November. As a result, assets like the Euro, Pound Sterling, industrial metals, and gold are benefiting. Derivative traders should think about futures contracts on commodity-linked currencies, like the Australian dollar, as they perform better when the US Dollar is weak. Gold prices, inching closer to $4,900 an ounce, reflect the dollar’s decline and ongoing geopolitical concerns, despite recent easing of trade tensions. The inflationary pressures seen from 2024 to 2025 have significantly increased the value of hard assets. Although trends indicate strength, traders may want to buy protective puts on gold mining ETFs to guard against a potential pullback from these high levels. The British Pound is gaining strength, nearing the 1.3500 point against the dollar. This rise suggests that UK inflation, which has been more persistent than in other G7 countries throughout 2025, will lead to tighter policies from the Bank of England. Bullish call spreads on GBP/USD options could be a smart strategy to capitalize on further gains while minimizing downside risk as this currency pair approaches a critical psychological level. **Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.**

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