Japan's nominal pay accelerates to 2.4% in December, but real wages still negative.Japan's real wages fell -0.1% yoy in December, marking the 12th consecutive monthly decline, though the contraction was the smallest seen in 2025. While the pace of erosion is clearly slowing, the data underline how inflation continues to outpace pay gains for households.

Indian rupee to gauge sustenance of foreign flows, bonds back to supply worries.Indian foreign exchange traders will watch foreign portfolio inflows this week to see whether the rupee's rally, sparked by last Monday's U.S.-India trade deal announcement, could extend meaningfully.

China: Inflation recovery remains subdued – ABN AMRO.China: Inflation recovery remains subdued – ABN AMRO

Asia rallies as Japan shares surge to record peak.Asian markets leapt higher on Monday as a resounding win for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi whetted appetites for more reflationary policies, while there was widespread investor relief at Wall Street's last gasp rebound.

Yen slide deepens as Takaichi triumph in Japan election paves the way for more stimulus.The yen extended a string of recent losses in early Asian trading on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to victory in Sunday's election, easing the path to further fiscal stimulus.

Japan real wages fall again in December, clouding BoJ policy outlook.Japan's December wage data showed improving nominal pay but another fall in real wages, keeping pressure on the BoJ to move cautiously after its December hike.

VIEW Japan markets brace for historic electoral win by PM Takaichi.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a historic election win on Sunday, handing her a mandate to follow through on a pledge to cut taxes and reflate the economy through spending.

Japan's Katayama: Government will seek dialogue with markets on Monday as needed.Japan's Katayama: Government will seek dialogue with markets on Monday as needed

Japanese yen outlook: USD/JPY upside risks rise after Takaichi landslide.Sanae Takaichi's election landslide has shifted risks higher for USD/JPY, giving her a strong mandate that could see reflationary policy pushed further than markets had been expecting. But that upside comes with strings attached.

USD/JPY gathers strength to near 157.50 as Takaichi's party wins snap elections.USD/JPY gathers strength to near 157.50 as Takaichi's party wins snap elections

Japan must take 'professional' approach in tapping FX reserves, finance minister says.Japan must take a "professional" approach in tapping its huge foreign reserves to fund spending and tax cuts as doing so would not be easy, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Sunday.

Japan markets set for renewed 'Takaichi trade' after landslide election win.Japan's volatile financial markets must now contend with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi firmly in the driver's seat after her decisive victory on Sunday, which hands her an electoral mandate to reflate the economy.

Japanese Yen Weekly Forecast: USD/JPY Tests 158 as Election Looms.USD/JPY rebounded as Japan's election risks and weak household spending weighed on the yen, while BoJ policy and Fed rate cut bets influence the medium-term outlook.

South Africa keen to utilise new ECB repo lines, central bank governor says.South Africa would be keen to utilise new European Central Bank repo lines if available, the country's central bank head Lesetja Kganyago said on Saturday, adding that his country's interest-rate-cutting cycle still had some way to go.

Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme.Hungary's opposition Tisza party plans to introduce a wealth tax for the rich, adopt the euro currency and firmly anchor Hungary in the European Union and NATO, its 240-page election programme published on Saturday said.

Week Ahead: Does the Dollar's Upside Correction have more Room to Run?.The US dollar rose against the G10 currencies last week but the Australian and New Zealand dollars. Without much in the way of new supportive developments, we frame its gains primarily in technical terms after the dramatic sell-off the appears to have been spurred by the bellicose nature of the US attitude toward Greenland.

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Pulls Back as Risk Rally Undermines Safe-Haven Demand.The U.S. Dollar weakens as risk assets rebound, labor data softens, and sellers keep control, signaling a potential short-term pullback for the DXY.

Natural Gas News: Rising Rigs, Mild Weather Pressure Market as Chart Weakens.Bearish 10-day forecast and rising rig count pressure natural gas prices today, despite tighter supply and strong LNG export flows.

AI Anxiety Shakes Markets, But Doesn't Break Them; Dollar Rebound Might Fade.After days dominated by fears of an intensified tech rout and structural disruption from artificial intelligence, markets ended the week on a steadier footing. While volatility picked up meaningfully, Friday's price action made clear that talk of an imminent trend reversal remains premature.

US NFP and CPI double-decker – Markets Weekly Outlook.It is surprising to conclude a week that hasn't been marked by any crazy geopolitical headline or regime-changing event, yet markets were no less volatile.

The Weekly Bottom Line: Shutdown Ended, Labor Market Concerns Linger.Precious metals rebounded early in the week, briefly boosting the TSX before broader market caution pushed the index lower, finishing roughly flat on the week. Canadian government bond yields were less volatile and ended the week mostly unchanged.

Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary: The Labor Market Is Not Out of the Woods.Job openings in December slipped roughly 10% year-over-year to their lowest level since September 2020. While business activity picked up in the services and manufacturing sectors, so did price pressures.

U.S. Inflation Center Stage as Food Pressures Persist Across Borders.The coming week is relatively quiet for Canadian economic data releases with no major reports scheduled. As a result, attention will shift to developments south of the border with January's U.S labour market data on Wednesday and inflation on Friday.

Colombia Consumer Price Index (YoY) meets forecasts (5.35%) in January.Colombia Consumer Price Index (YoY) meets forecasts (5.35%) in January

Colombia Consumer Price Index (MoM) in line with forecasts (1.18%) in January.Colombia Consumer Price Index (MoM) in line with forecasts (1.18%) in January

Colombia Consumer Price Index (MoM) in line with expectations (1.18%) in January.Colombia Consumer Price Index (MoM) in line with expectations (1.18%) in January

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Channel Support Signals Bullish Reversal Risk.Natural gas remains capped below the 200-day average, but strong channel support and rising trendline confluence suggest a bullish reversal may develop on a break higher.

United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions up to £-13.9K from previous £-16.2K.United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions up to £-13.9K from previous £-16.2K

United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions increased to 124.6K from previous 97K.United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions increased to 124.6K from previous 97K

Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions climbed from previous $7.1K to $26.1K.Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions climbed from previous $7.1K to $26.1K