New SNB personal trading rules come into effect May 1

Dow Industrials flat, S&P 500 dips slightly. SOX jumps 2.3%, FT-100 and MIB see losses. Mixed signals!

ING says Australia’s upside CPI surprise has strengthened the case for a 25bp RBA rate hike in February, citing persistent services inflation and resilient labour data, though moderate growth suggests any move is likely to be cautious.

Gemini's ZEC card offers 4% back, with 1-yr holders seeing 900%+ gains. ZEC price is volatile, down 6% today.

German Chancellor Merz said the weak dollar is a growing burden for Germany’s export economy as the euro strengthens. He warned competitiveness risks for exporters and backed a faster push for a digital euro to reduce reliance on the dollar.

New Zealand December 2025 trade balance +52mn NZD (vs. +30mn NZD expected) Both exports and imports in December higher than in November

Economic and event calendar in Asia 29 January 2026. New Zealand, Japan & Australia data Asian Economic Calendar: Key events and consensus expectations for 29 January 2026

Fed holds rates steady; S&P 500 near highs, Nasdaq up 0.2%. Gold hits record, dollar stabilizes.