New Zealand NZIER Business Confidence (QoQ) up to 48% in 4Q from previous 18%

Jan 12, 2026

FX Today: US inflation steps in

The US Dollar (USD) lost some of its shine on Monday, weighed down by renewed concerns over the Fed’s independence as investors seem to have started to pencil in a (more?) dovish Fed in the upcoming months.

Gold smashes $4,600 record as Powell charges ignite have af frenzy

Gold (XAU/USD) rallies to new record high past $4,600 on Monday due to safe-haven flows courtesy of the US Department of Justice, which presented charges against the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the building’s renovations. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4606, up more than 2%.