Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 29 January, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas

PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1056 – Reuters estimate PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.

Samsung Electronics’ Q3 profit more than doubled estimates at KRW 12.0 trillion, powered by AI chip demand and stronger smartphone sales. Firm expects continued semiconductor strength, steady mobile demand into Q4. HBM4 development set for 2026.

New Zealand Business Confidence (October 2025) 58.1% (prior 49.6), aggressive interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cited. ANZ New Zealand business survey, October 2025.

Foreign inflow into Japan stocks surge ¥1.3 tln as domestic investors stay cautious abroad Rising global conviction in Japan’s market outlook, underpinned by corporate reforms and a weaker yen.

Canada cut rates, but country in a ‘structural productivity crisis’, has been for a decade “I think we’re lowering interest rates because the economy is under immense strain.”

China adds forest the size of Texas since 1990 in world’s biggest reforestation push The success could influence global carbon markets, timber demand, and climate policy frameworks as other nations look to replicate its model.

Hong Kong's central bank follows the Fed and cuts its base rate - this is an automated cut OK, its not 'automated'. but the Hong Kong Monetary Authority always follows the Fed.