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NFP Preview: Benchmark revisions, fate of the March rate cut & implications for the DXY and Dow Jones
The delayed January 2026 NFP report, set for release on February 11, is a high-stakes event. It includes annual benchmark revisions to 2025 data, which could increase pressure for a March Fed rate cut if revised sharply downward. We analyze the implications for the Fed's next move, the DXY's test of support, and the 'good news is bad news' paradox facing the Dow Jones. The pending transition to the Warsh era adds further complexity to the outlook.
by Zain Vawda
Rout in the US Dollar – A warning for Non-Farm Payrolls?
US Dollar and Market outlook – The Greenback slides as dovish NFP bets rise, but bonds remain flat. We analyze the impact of Takaichi’s Japan victory, China’s 15th month of Gold buying, and why this drop to 96.50 support may be a mean-reversion trap ahead of Retail Sales. Checking the key charts of the session
by Elior Manier
Market reacts to Japanese election results, BoJ & the week ahead
Join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart as they discuss the latest on financial markets. In today's episode, we discuss the market reaction to a "super majority" for Sanae Takaichi in the Japanese elections, as well as a once-delayed US NFP report expected this Friday.
by Christian Norman

Top cryptocurrency news and analysis

Risk asset crash, IGV ETF nosedive, BoE & the week ahead
In the last episode of the week, join TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart as they discuss a crash in precious metals and crypto pricing, described as a general move away from risk assets. Otherwise, we discuss how developments in AI are disrupting established tech companies, and the latest from the Bank of England.
by Christian Norman
Bitcoin tumbles to $63,000 amid global Tech selloff – BTC/USD Outlook
Bitcoin multi-timeframe and Crypto Crash Analysis: Bitcoin plunges 50% from its $126k peak, mirroring the brutal 2021 collapse. With Solana down 70% and market cap erasing post-election gains, we analyze the "bubble burst" mechanics, the risk of a slide to $30,000, and how to spot accumulation zones without catching a falling knife.
by Elior Manier
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Top commodities news and analysis

Rout in the US Dollar – A warning for Non-Farm Payrolls?
US Dollar and Market outlook – The Greenback slides as dovish NFP bets rise, but bonds remain flat. We analyze the impact of Takaichi’s Japan victory, China’s 15th month of Gold buying, and why this drop to 96.50 support may be a mean-reversion trap ahead of Retail Sales. Checking the key charts of the session
by Elior Manier
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