Turkey Trade Balance dipped from previous -8B to -9.3B in December

Jan 30, 2026

GBPUSD: Soft performance amid political risks – Scotiabank

The GBP is soft against the USD, underperforming most G10 currencies in quiet trading. Political risks remain a concern, particularly regarding potential leadership challenges.

WTI slumps to near $64.00 on oversupply concerns and strong Dollar, Iran tensions limit losses

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $64.00 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The WTI price falls after hitting its highest since late September as oversupply concerns weigh on the price.