Latest Trump tantrum, threatens 50% aircraft tariff on Canada over jet certification fight.Trump threatened to decertify Canadian aircraft and impose a 50% tariff, accusing Canada of unfairly blocking certification of Gulfstream business jets.

Japan inflation - January Tokyo CPI Headline 1.5% y/y (prior 2%).Tokyo area CPI data for January 2026. I'll have more to come on this separately.

South Korea Service Sector Output climbed from previous 0.7% to 1.1% in December.South Korea Service Sector Output climbed from previous 0.7% to 1.1% in December

South Korea Industrial Output (YoY) came in at -0.3%, above expectations (-2.1%) in December.South Korea Industrial Output (YoY) came in at -0.3%, above expectations (-2.1%) in December

South Korea Industrial Output Growth above expectations (0.5%) in December: Actual (1.7%).South Korea Industrial Output Growth above expectations (0.5%) in December: Actual (1.7%)

Australian Dollar Outlook: AUD/USD, AUD/JPY, AUD/CAD Momentum Slows.Volatility surged across markets this week as the US dollar slid to a seven-month low and risk appetite drove outsized intraday ranges across FX, commodities and equities. Base metals once again led the action, with sharp swings in gold, silver and copper spilling over into Australian dollar pairs.

When is the Japan Tokyo CPI and how it could affect USD/JPY?.When is the Japan Tokyo CPI and how it could affect USD/JPY?

NZ consumer confidence hits four-year high in January as retail gauge turns positive.NZ consumer confidence hit a four-year high as the key “big ticket purchase” gauge turned positive, but ANZ still sees only “par” growth amid offsetting headwinds and tailwinds.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, January 30, 2026. Japan inflation data, Tokyo..Japan's inflation story has been unusually persistent by historic standards: consumer prices at the national level have remained above the Bank of Japan's 2 % target for many months (well, years!), driven by wage growth, a weak yen and ongoing cost pass-through, even as headline inflation has cooled from peaks earlier in the cycle.

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Breakout Signals Potential Upside Continuation.Crude oil broke above key Fibonacci resistance and the 200-day average, signaling improving momentum and opening the door to further upside if support holds.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Breakout Signals Potential Trend Reversal.Natural gas broke higher after holding key support, with improving momentum suggesting a potential trend reversal and further upside if resistance is cleared.

SGD: MAS positioned for inflation risks – Commerzbank.SGD: MAS positioned for inflation risks – Commerzbank

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Soars As On Worries U.S. Could Strike Iran.President Trump warned Iran that time was running out for nuclear deal.

RBA: February rate hike expected – ING.RBA: February rate hike expected – ING

US Dollar Short-term Outlook: USD Cracks Major Support- Downside Risk Mounts.The US Dollar has suffered a decisive breakdown after falling through a key support zone, pushing DXY to its lowest levels since early 2022. The move follows a sharp selloff that has inflicted significant technical damage, with subsequent rebounds failing to reclaim former support.

United States 7-Year Note Auction climbed from previous 3.93% to 4.018%.United States 7-Year Note Auction climbed from previous 3.93% to 4.018%

USD/JPY slips toward 152.70 as risk shift lifts Yen.USD/JPY slips toward 152.70 as risk shift lifts Yen

Philippines: GDP growth misses expectations – UOB.Philippines: GDP growth misses expectations – UOB

U.S. Dollar Gains Ground As Traders Bet On Rebound After Fed Decision: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency moved away from yearly lows as traders reacted to Fed decision.

WTI Explodes to $66 as Iran Tensions Boil – US Oil Outlook.Oil is a complex commodity to trade – affected by numerous countries, suppliers, refineries, economic activity, and, these days, conflicts.

United States 4-Week Bill Auction unchanged at 3.63%.United States 4-Week Bill Auction unchanged at 3.63%

Natural Gas News: Cold Weather Forecast to Flip Inventory Report Next Week.Natural gas futures edge higher as EIA reports 242 Bcf draw. Massive cold weather drawdowns expected next week could flip inventory to deficit levels.

WTI Price Forecast: WTI reclaims key moving averages as technical bias improves.WTI Price Forecast: WTI reclaims key moving averages as technical bias improves

United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change came in at -242B, below expectations (-232B) in January 23.United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change came in at -242B, below expectations (-232B) in January 23

USD: Fed is in no hurry with further rate cuts – Commerzbank.USD: Fed is in no hurry with further rate cuts – Commerzbank

AUD/USD, NZD/USD and USD/JPY Forecast – Asian Currencies Pressure US Dollar.Asian currencies have rallied a bit during the early hours on Thursday as we continue to see US dollar weakness.

Digital euro can help make euro zone self-sufficient in payments, ECB's Cipollone says.The euro zone needs to be self-sufficient in handling payments and the digital euro will provide the necessary infrastructure for retail transactions, European Central Bank Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone said on Thursday.

United States Wholesale Inventories remains unchanged at 0.2% in November.United States Wholesale Inventories remains unchanged at 0.2% in November

United States Factory Orders (MoM) above forecasts (1.6%) in November: Actual (2.7%).United States Factory Orders (MoM) above forecasts (1.6%) in November: Actual (2.7%)

S&P500 Forecast: SPX eyes 7000 after the Fed & mixed mega-cap earnings.U.S. Stocks are modestly higher, with the S&P 500 approaching 7,000 again, as investors take on risk despite mixed mega-cap earnings, tensions with Tehran, and slightly more hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve.