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

United States Consumer Credit Change registered at $24.05B above expectations ($8B) in December.United States Consumer Credit Change registered at $24.05B above expectations ($8B) in December

Canadian Dollar gains ground as jobs data lifts Loonie.Canadian Dollar gains ground as jobs data lifts Loonie

USD/JPY Reversal Drives USD Bounce, Can ‘Sana-Mania' Keep it Going?.Two weeks ago, it was panic and fear permeating the headlines as widespread accusations of Yen-tervention pointed to the possibility of a larger episode of carry unwind. With Japanese Yen rates remaining low as the rest of the world recovered, a large carry trade built as investors could get cheap capital out of Japan and invest it elsewhere where rates were higher.

Indonesia: Moody's cuts outlook, affirms rating – DBS.Indonesia: Moody's cuts outlook, affirms rating – DBS

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Hits Resistance as Risk-On Sentiment Returns.DXY stalls near two-week highs as risk appetite resurfaces. Key support at 97.522 critical as buyers fade.

Argentina Industrial Output n.s.a (YoY) increased to -3.9% in December from previous -8.7%.Argentina Industrial Output n.s.a (YoY) increased to -3.9% in December from previous -8.7%

Thailand: BOT's pivot to broader measures – UOB.Thailand: BOT's pivot to broader measures – UOB

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rebounds As Traders Focus On U.S. – Iran Talks.Oil traders bet that U.S. and Iran would not reach a deal in the near term.

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count climbed from previous 411 to 412.United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count climbed from previous 411 to 412

Fed's Daly: Fed must watch both sides of mandate.Fed's Daly: Fed must watch both sides of mandate

Fed's Jefferson: Expects economy to grow.Fed's Jefferson: Expects economy to grow

U.S. Dollar Retreats From Weekly Highs: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency is losing ground ahead of the weekend.

USD/JPY: Election risks keep Yen pressured – MUFG.USD/JPY: Election risks keep Yen pressured – MUFG

Correction: About BoE's Pill comments.Correction: About BoE's Pill comments

Dollar Index (DXY) Tests 98.00 But Shows Signs of Weakness Ahead of NFP.Markets have a lot to digest in recent trading, with geopolitics, the new Fed Chair nomination, earnings season, tech selloffs, and growing fears that AI-driven productivity gains could translate into fewer jobs.

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Rebounds as US Dollar retreats, but weekly losses persist.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Rebounds as US Dollar retreats, but weekly losses persist

Russia Industrial Output came in at 3.7%, above expectations (-1%) in November.Russia Industrial Output came in at 3.7%, above expectations (-1%) in November

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Continues to March Higher.Natural gas continues to see buyers on the dip, as the cold weather should continue to drive where we are going next. However, there are some warmer temps in the forecast as well.

Weekly Focus – ECB Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Falling Below Target.In the US, Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the new Fed chair was received positively by markets, as the USD regained ground and precious metals turned lower this week. While Warsh has occasionally sided with Trump in calling for lower rates in the US, we still think his nomination should reduce concerns regarding the Fed's independence.

Canada's Unemployment Rate Tumbles as Labour Force Shrinks.Canada's economy lost 25k jobs in January (-0.1% month/month), weaker than consensus expectations for a 5k increase. The details were healthier, with full-time positions rising 45k, while part time tumbled 70k.

Crude Oil Analysis – Crude Oil Continues to Look for Clarity as Iranian Strikes Loom.Crude oil markets continue to see noisy volatility, as traders are worried about a potential attack from Americans in Iran.

US Dollar: Data distortions cloud labour signals – ABN AMRO.US Dollar: Data distortions cloud labour signals – ABN AMRO

US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index improves to 57.3 in February vs. 55 expected.US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index improves to 57.3 in February vs. 55 expected

United States UoM 1-year Consumer Inflation Expectations: 3.5% (February) vs previous 4%.United States UoM 1-year Consumer Inflation Expectations: 3.5% (February) vs previous 4%

Oil News: Traders Eye Trend Line Break as Crude Oil Analysis Flags Weak Oil Demand.Crude oil edges lower as Iran negotiations, oversupply fears, and key technical levels threaten further downside in the near-term outlook.

Brazil's debt stabilization hinges on monetary policy, says central bank contender.Brazil's economic policy chief Guilherme Mello said on Friday that stabilizing the country's gross debt-to-gross domestic product ratio depends on monetary policy decisions, offering a glimpse of what he could support as a potential central banker.

ECB's safety net is part of EU plan to court new allies.The ECB's plan to make it easier for foreign central banks to secure funding in euros is the latest part of Europe's emerging strategy to win trade and political friends and hold its own against the United States and China.