Japan Jibun Bank Services PMI up to 53.4 in January from previous 51.6

Jan 23, 2026

Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI up to 51.5 in January from previous 50

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD jumps above $4,950 despite easing US-EU tensions

Gold price (XAU/USD) extends the rally to around $4,950 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal gains momentum as geopolitical risk and threats to the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence boost the safe-haven demand.