South Africa Manufacturing Production Index (YoY) dipped from previous 0.2% to -1% in November

Jan 8, 2026

USD/CNH: Likely to trade between 6.9660 and 7.016 – UOB Group

Tentative increase in upward momentum suggests US Dollar (USD) could test 6.9950. In the longer run, outlook for USD is neutral now; it is likely to trade between 6.9660 and 7.0160, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.

EUR/USD slides toward 1.1670 amid steady ECB guidance – BBH

EUR/USD is trading lower near 1.1670 as the ECB’s latest consumer survey shows inflation expectations holding steady, supporting the case for rates to remain at 2.00%, BBH FX analysts report.