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Forexlive European FX news: French and German inflation data miss
Forex news from the European morning session on Jan 31, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Europe

Dollar keeps steadier on the session, eyes PCE price data later
No big moves among major currencies in European morning trade
USD

ECB's Müller: It is realistic for inflation to be near 2% by the middle of this year
Remarks by ECB policymaker, Madis Müller
ECB

Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
Silver
Commodities
Metals


Germany January unemployment change 11k vs 14k expected
Latest data released by the Federal Employment Agency - 31 January 2025
EUR

Germany January unemployment change 11k vs 14k expected
Latest data released by the Federal Employment Agency - 31 January 2025
EUR

What is the distribution of forecasts for the US PCE?
Knowing the range of expectations is important, but the distribution of forecasts is another key input in the market's reaction
market overview

European indices open slightly higher, look to end the month on a high
Another positive day beckons for European stocks
Stocks

Gold clips $2,800 for the first time as the run higher continues
It's been another hot start to the year for gold
Gold

France January preliminary CPI +1.4% vs +1.5% y/y expected
Latest data released by INSEE - 31 January 2025
EUR

Forex Today: Gold sets new record-high, majors stay quiet ahead of inflation data
Here is what you need to know on Friday, January 31: Major currency pairs trade in narrow ranges early Friday, following some volatility seen on Thursday.
Majors
Currencies
Macroeconomics
Commodities
EconomicIndicator

What are the main events for today?
The US Core PCE and the US Employment Cost Index are the main highlights
market overview

FX option expiries for Jan 31 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jan 31 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
Currencies
Options

Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
A steadier mood as stocks look to end the month on a high
Stocks

Germany December retail sales -1.6% vs +0.2% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 31 January 2025
EUR

UK January Nationwide house prices +0.1% vs +0.3% m/m expected
Latest data released by Nationwide Building Society - 31 January 2025
GBP

USD/CHF holds positive ground near 0.9100, eyes on US PCE release
The USD/CHF pair trades with mild gains to near 0.9100 during the early European session on Friday.
USDCHF
Majors
Macroeconomics

BOJ governor Ueda: Will continues to hike rates if economy moves in line with forecast
Further remarks by Ueda in parliament
BOJ

Heads up: Germany states' CPI readings due later today
German states will be releasing their CPI prints for January today
EUR

BOJ governor Ueda: Underlying inflation is still somewhat below 2%
Remarks by BOJ governor, Kazuo Ueda
BOJ

Nomura now expects the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged through 2025
The firm had previously forecast one rate cut by the Fed for this year
Fed

Goldman Sachs sees Brent oil price averaging $78 in 2025
That is up slightly from their previous forecast of $76 for the year
Oil

ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Tokyo core CPI 1 year high, BOJ rate-hike bets alive
Forex news for Asian trading on Friday, January 31, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia

ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Tokyo core CPI 1 year high, BOJ rate-hike bets alive
Forex news for Asian trading on Friday, January 31, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia

EUR/USD attracts some sellers below 1.0400 ahead of German Retail Sales data
The EUR/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 1.0385 during the Asian trading hours on Friday.
EURUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics

Core inflation in Tokyo climbed to 2.5%, its fastest annual increase in nearly a year
The next Bank of Japan meeting is in March - it may well bring the next interest hike
BOJ
JPY

Still no word from Trump on what he has decided on Canadian oil tariffs
Trump said he'd probably decide on Thursday evening (US time)
Oil
CAD

Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman is speaking on Friday
"Brief remarks" on the economy
Fed

US inflation (PCE) data due Friday - here are the critical ranges to watch
The ranges of estimates & how unexpected US data results can significantly impact markets
Bonds
SPX
Nasdaq
USD

The Federal Reserve is switching from data-dependent to increasingly more Trump-dependent
TD sees Fed delaying rate cuts as policy outlook becomes increasingly tied to Trump administration
Fed

Federal Reserve might conclude they've seen more inflation progress at its next meeting
Keep an eye on March 18 and 19
Fed

Trump threatens BRICs countries with 100% tariffs is they create a new currency
US will require BRICS countries to neither create a new BRICS currency, nor back any other currency to replace the mighty US Dollar or they will face 100% tariffs
USD

Trump threatens BRICs countries with 100% tariffs is they create a new currency
US will require BRICS countries to neither create a new BRICS currency, nor back any other currency to replace the mighty US Dollar or they will face 100% tariffs
USD

ICYMI - BOJ deputy governor signals rate hikes if economic conditions align with forecasts
The BOJ’s March policy meeting could be a live one
BOJ
JPY

ICYMI - Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers, fighters, on Thursday
The Russian aircraft entered Japan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ).
JPY

NZD/USD weakens below 0.5650 as traders await clarity on Trump tariffs on China
The NZD/USD pair edges lower to near 0.5630 during the early Asian session on Friday, pressured by threats of tariffs from US President Donald Trump against China.
NZDUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics

Japan PM Ishiba says Japan will continue to invest and create jobs in the US
Ishiba speaking in parliament
BOJ
JPY

Japan PM Ishiba says Japan will continue to invest and create jobs in the US
Ishiba speaking in parliament
BOJ
JPY

Australian Q4 PPI +0.8% q/q (expected +1.0%)
Producer Price Index (PPI) measures a change in input prices of raw, semi-finished or finished goods and services.
AUD