What is the timing of the US S&P Global PMI data and what impact might it have on EUR/USD?
US Breaking PMI Overview The initial data for the US S&P World Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January is set to be announced today at 2:45 PM (Japan time). Early estimates suggest that the US headline PMI increased more quickly, reflecting improvements in both the manufacturing and services sectors. The overall PMI for December stood […]
US Dollar Index stays under 98.50 because of cautious sentiment, watch for S&P Global PMI
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US dollar’s value against six key currencies, held steady after dropping 0.5% in the previous session. As of Friday morning in Asia, it’s lingering around 98.30. Traders are currently waiting for the early results of the US S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), set to be released […]
Zelenskyy cautions that Europe doesn’t possess genuine influence in global matters at Davos.
Zelensky Addresses Global Security Threats at Davos During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern over the global inaction towards Iran and other authoritarian regimes, stating that reliance on symbols rather than substantive power is exacerbating security threats. He criticized Europe, suggesting it lacks the political might […]
Trump and 17 global leaders sign Peace Board charter in Davos
Gaza Peace Commission Signing in Davos On Thursday in Davos, Switzerland, leaders from 17 nations, including prime ministers and presidents from Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, gathered for the signing of the Gaza Peace Commission Charter. White House press secretary Caroline Levitt encouraged various leaders to sign the charter, which […]
Border Patrol Chief Responds After Newsom Criticizes ICE at Stylish Global Event
Accusations Fly Between Border Patrol Commander and Governor Newsom MINNEAPOLIS — Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino has recently taken aim at California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, claiming he’s “responsible” for violence directed towards immigration officials. This confrontation followed comments in which Newsom compared Bovino’s appearance to that of someone who had purchased a Nazi uniform […]
Global leaders collaborate with Trump to sign Peace Board agreement and other major news
Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to kick off your day… Top Stories 1. World leaders have come together with Trump to endorse a peace commission agreement. 2. NATO officials are on board with Trump’s proposed framework for a deal involving Greenland. 3. A potentially devastating winter storm is threatening over 35 states. […]
Global leaders gather with Trump to sign Gaza Peace Board agreement and other major news stories
Good morning. Welcome to your daily briefing. Here’s what’s happening today… Top Highlights 1. World leaders have come together with Trump to endorse a new peace commission agreement. 2. NATO officials have agreed on a framework related to a deal involving Greenland. 3. A potentially devastating winter storm is currently affecting over 35 states. Main […]
Newsom’s disappointing performance on the global stage at Davos
Newsom’s Davos Stunt Falls Flat This week, Governor Gavin Newsom took a flight to Davos, Switzerland, aiming to confront President Trump at the 2026 World Economic Forum but ended up missing the mark spectacularly. His approach showcases a brash, almost theatrical style—mixed with a sense of moral superiority, which feels somewhat misplaced as his own […]
China’s ‘Are You Dead?’ app becomes a global sensation on social media
A new app from China is making waves, although for some pretty unsettling reasons. It’s called “Are You Dead?” and has quickly climbed to the top of China’s paid app charts, even making its way into the top ten in the U.S. It seems that the app taps into a broader concern: many people are […]
Greer brushes off global leaders’ criticism of Trump at the Davos meeting.
Trade Representative Addresses Criticism of Trump U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer responded to negative remarks from world leaders regarding President Donald Trump during the recent Davos conference, emphasizing that such backlash is not unusual. “The idea that elites dislike populist leaders, and that Europeans harbor ill feelings toward us, is longstanding,” he mentioned in an […]