In a week dominated by economic and market developments, the Federal Reserve has indicated a cautious stance on further rate cuts following a cumulative 100 basis points reduction. The Fed emphasized the need for convincing evidence of economic slowdown and subdued inflation before considering additional policy loosening. Meanwhile, President Trump's policies of low taxation and light-touch regulation continue to be seen as supportive of economic growth. As these dynamics unfold, the foreign exchange and commodity markets have experienced significant movements.
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Market trends this week have been largely influenced by President Trump's trade policies. In particular, bets on further Federal Reserve rate cuts have exerted pressure on the U.S. Dollar, thereby benefiting the gold market. Gold prices have seen fresh bids, continuing an uptrend that has persisted for over a month. Correspondingly, the USD/JPY pair has extended its daily decline, trading below 155.00 during the European session, while the EUR/USD pair held strong near 1.0450 amid renewed U.S. Dollar weakness.
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The preliminary reading of the HCOB Purchasing Managers Index for January from both the Eurozone and Germany is now under scrutiny. This data is crucial as it provides insights into the economic health of these regions and could influence future market directions.