Russia Consumer Price Index (MoM) declined to 0.3% in December from previous 0.42%

Jan 16, 2026

JPY: Yen surges as intervention risks rise – Scotiabank

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is strong, up 0.3% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and outperforming all of the G10 currencies with the exception of NOK and NZD, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.

GBP/USD flat near 1.3380 as strong US data boosts the USD

The British Pound trades sideways on Friday during the North American session, after reaching a daily high of 1.3413, but solid US data revealed in the week capped Sterling’s advance. The GBP/USD trades at 1.3380 and continues to distance from the 200-day SMA key technical level at 1.3405.