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Deflation risks linger as CPI cooled in January, underscoring weak consumption, but efforts to spur demand and contain price competition are starting to make a dent.

The pair slips as the Yen firms on political clarity and FX intervention risks, but prospects of bold fiscal stimulus under PM Takaichi could weigh on the Japanese currency.

The pair extends its gains on Yen weakness from fiscal worries tied to the elections and a greenback recovery, but dowside risks linger.

USOIL jumped after the US shot down an Iranian drone in the Middle East, renewing geopolitical and oil supply worries, but eases amid unfavorable fundamentals.

Doubts have emerged over the precious metals rally after a steep sell-off driven by a dollar rebound, but long-term structural demand drivers continue to support further upside.

Australia’s central bank raised rates for the first time since late 2023 amid strengthening price pressures, sending the Aussie higher.

USOIL declines as Trump says the US and Iran are talking, easing supply disruption risks, while the greenback recovers after the President nominated a Fed insider to succeed Chair Powell.

Revenues declined in 2025 following a marked drop in EV sales, yet the company presses ahead with its autonomy ambitions, backed by substantial investment.

The pair reached new highs after firm Australian inflation, but erases gains as the greenbacks recovers, with rate decisions by the Fed and the RBA looming.

XAU/USD demand is being fuelled by lingering geopolitical and trade tensions, a weak greenback, and broader currency debasement trends.

The pair drops as markets anticipate FX intervention, after Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi vowed to act against speculative moves, while broader US dollar weakness adds pressure.