China inflation hits near three-year high, but producer deflation signals weak demand.China's consumer inflation accelerated in December to its fastest pace in nearly three years, while factory-gate prices remained in deflation, underscoring the persistent imbalance between improving headline prices and still-weak underlying demand.

WTI faces rejection near 50-day SMA barrier, slides to sub-$58.00 levels.WTI faces rejection near 50-day SMA barrier, slides to sub-$58.00 levels

Breaking: China's CPI inflation picks up to 0.8% YoY in December vs. 0.9% expected.Breaking: China's CPI inflation picks up to 0.8% YoY in December vs. 0.9% expected

China Producer Price Index (YoY) came in at -1.9%, above expectations (-2%) in December.China Producer Price Index (YoY) came in at -1.9%, above expectations (-2%) in December

Chine December 2025 CPI +0.8% y/y (vs. 0.9% expected, prior of 0.7%).Just a post noting this data release. I'll be back with detail in a separate post.

Japanese Yen Forecast: Will USD/JPY Break Lower After Jobs Data?.Strong Japanese spending and weak wage growth send mixed signals to the BoJ, leaving USD/JPY sensitive to Fed rate cut expectations and jobs data.

Dollar advances with US jobs data, Supreme Court ruling in view.The U.S. dollar advanced at the start of the Asian session on Friday, as traders awaited the release of the latest U.S. jobs report and braced for a forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision on President Donald Trump's use of emergency tariff powers.

Ireland Consumer Confidence increased to 61.2 in December from previous 61.Ireland Consumer Confidence increased to 61.2 in December from previous 61

Japan JP Foreign Reserves declined to $1B in December from previous $1359.4B.Japan JP Foreign Reserves declined to $1B in December from previous $1359.4B

DATA: Japan Household Spending November 2025: +2.9% y/y (vs expected -0.9%, prior -3.0%).Just a post noting this data release. Japanese Household Spending +6.2% m/m expected +2.7%, prior -3.5% I'll be back with detail in a separate post.

Japan Overall Household Spending (YoY) registered at 2.9% above expectations (-0.9%) in November.Japan Overall Household Spending (YoY) registered at 2.9% above expectations (-0.9%) in November

Colombia Consumer Price Index (MoM) below expectations (0.38%) in December: Actual (0.27%).Colombia Consumer Price Index (MoM) below expectations (0.38%) in December: Actual (0.27%)

US Dollar Forecast: Will DXY Rally Continue or Collapse on NFP Data?.US Dollar analysis shows geopolitical risks offset by weak manufacturing data. NFP report Friday could determine if DXY breaks through key moving averages.

December ISM PMI Reports: The Tale of Two Surveys.The December ISM PMI surveys did little to provide clarity, and instead reinforced the divergence between the manufacturing and services sectors' performance. What does this mean for recession odds and Fed policy?

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Reversal Signals Challenge Key Resistance.Crude oil triggered a one-day bullish reversal and is challenging 50-day resistance, with confirmation above $59.00 needed to validate a broader trend change and higher targets.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Failed 200-Day Break Sparks Renewed Selling.Natural gas reversed sharply from the 200-day average, triggering a bearish outside day that signals renewed downside risk toward lower Fibonacci and trendline support zones.

U.S. Dollar Analysis: DXY Rebounds Ahead of the NFP Release.The DXY index has now posted a three-session winning streak, registering gains of more than 0.6% in the short term. For now, the buying pressure that has begun to emerge around the index is largely driven by expectations surrounding the U.S. employment data scheduled for release tomorrow.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, January 9, 2026 - inflation data from China.The market focus for the data agenda ahead here in Asia - Pacific today, Friday, January 9, 2026, is the December inflation data due from China:

NFP Preview: DOW 50k and yield 4.2% decide Dollar path.Dollar has taken the driving seat in FX markets this week, supported by firmer US data and a modest repricing of Fed expectations. Bets on a March rate cut have dipped to around 41%, following the upside surprise in ISM Services earlier in the week, which reinforced the view that US economic momentum remains intact.

United States Consumer Credit Change below expectations ($10B) in November: Actual ($4.229B).United States Consumer Credit Change below expectations ($10B) in November: Actual ($4.229B)

United States Consumer Credit Change came in at $4.229B, below expectations ($10B) in November.United States Consumer Credit Change came in at $4.229B, below expectations ($10B) in November

US Treasury's Bessent: Fed shouldn't delay rate cuts.US Treasury's Bessent: Fed shouldn't delay rate cuts

Crude Oil Outlook: WTI Crude Faces an Indecision Phase Amid Supply Outlook Uncertainty.A consistent neutral bias has begun to consolidate in WTI crude price action, as recurring announcements related to geopolitical tensions have increased uncertainty in the energy market over the short term. For now, average price fluctuations over the past four sessions have been limited to around 3%, a move that remains insufficient to define a clear directional trend.

FX Today: Focus shifts to US Nonfarm Payrolls.FX Today: Focus shifts to US Nonfarm Payrolls

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rebounds As Traders Focus On Supply Risks.U.S. hunt for Venezuela-linked tankers and unrest in Iran raise supply worries.

Don't Forget About the USD!.Silver is now moving back and forth intraday by as much as it was trading just 15 years ago…

Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Stalls at Resistance- Weekly Range Break in Focus into NFP.USD/JPY is stalling just below a key resistance zone into the start of the year, with price holding within a clearly defined weekly range. While the broader structure remains constructive, the immediate focus is on whether the pair can break out of this range for near-term direction.

Natural Gas News: Nat Gas Drops 3% Despite Bullish Storage Draw on Weather Outlook.Natural gas drops 3.06% despite 119 Bcf storage draw as traders focus on weather outlook. Production at 112.6 Bcf/day and light demand weigh on prices.

U.S. Dollar Gains Ground As Traders React To Initial Jobless Claims Data: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency tests multi-week highs.

United States 4-Week Bill Auction fell from previous 3.59% to 3.55%.United States 4-Week Bill Auction fell from previous 3.59% to 3.55%