<p>more to come </p><p>The Tertiary Industry Index (AKA the Index of Tertiary Industry Activity) indicates the performance of the domestic service sector in Japan such as information and communication, electricity, gas heat and water, services, transport, wholesale and retail trade, finance and insurance, and welfare.</p><
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The IMF recommends the Reserve Bank of Australia raise interest rates even higher
<p>The International Monetary Fund's latest report on Australia is forecasting inflation to return to the target range of 2-3% only in 2026. This is later than the Reserve Bank of Australia's projection of December 2025.</p><ul><li>IMF said interest rates were tightening financial conditions in Australia, but rate
The PBoC rate setting is coming up on Monday – will likely remain on hold
<p>The People's Bank of China sets its Loan Prime Rate (LPR) for the one- and five-years on Monday January 21. </p><ul><li>Due at 0115 GMT, which is 9.15 pm US Eastern time.</li></ul><p>The LPR plays a vital role in determining interest rates for loans and mortgages in China.</p><p>Current
Barr and Daly from the Federal Reserve speak on Friday
<p align="left"> Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr </p><ul><li>participates in a discussion on "Bank Regulation" before the Responsible AI Symposium: Advancing a Blueprint for Tech Equity" </li><li>at 1800 GMT, 1300 US Eastern time</li></ul><p align=&q
AUD/USD holds steady after mixed US economic data, Wall Street’s positive close
The Australian Dollar (AUD) begins Friday’s Asian session with minuscule gains of 0.02% against the US Dollar (USD), as the economy in the United States (US) remains resilient after the release of strong jobs reports and mixed housing data.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD recovers some lost ground above $2,020, Michigan sentiment data eyed
Gold price (XAU/USD) recovers some lost ground during the early Asian session on Friday.
US equities get dragged higher by upbeat tech sector, NASDAQ 100 hits record high
US equity indexes saw broad gains on Thursday after US stock traders shook off the early week's misery over Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts unlikely to come as soon as money markets are hoping.
Taiwan Semiconductor Stock News: TSM climbs nearly 10% on revenue guidance as AMD, NVDA reach all-time highs
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), the global leader in computer chip fabrication, has set its entire sector abuzz on Thursday.
CAD/JPY Price Analysis: Rallies for third-straight day, bulls eyeing 110.00
The CAD/JPY pair extended its three-day rally sponsored by upbeat market sentiment, as traders seeking risk underpin US equities while the safe-haven Japanese Yen (JPY) tumbles across the board.