DeepCap Friday Outlook
The Day at a Glance
| π― | Theme: Investors weigh economic signals as industrial production data looms. |
| π | Risk Mood: Cautious (VIX 15.87, +1.47%) |
| β° | Key Event: Industrial Production data release at 10:00 AM |
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Key Headlines
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BOJ signals more hikes in hawkish tilt, warns of action against yield spike
Central-bank decisions, moves in sovereign yields and FX reactions are driving market positioning and policy expectations. -
Mortgage refinances surged again, but rates are now suddenly jumping higher
Policy guidance and retail-rate moves are driving mortgage and deposit behaviour and market expectations about the rate path. -
Fed Not Seen Cutting Rates Again Until June in Latest Survey
Central-bank decisions, market rate signals and liquidity moves are driving yield dynamics and market calm.
The Day Ahead
Yesterday’s Takeaway
The Bank of Japanβs hawkish tilt β holding the policy rate but flagging more hikes and warning against a yield spike β was the dominant market mover, keeping the yen choppy and forcing investors to reassess global rate differentials. Expect today’s session to remain sensitive to JPY moves and any shifts in sovereign yields as traders reprice the odds of further BOJ tightening; that repricing can ripple into FX crosses, US Treasuries and commodity flows.
The Setup
Risk tone is subdued but watchful: VIX sits at 15.87 (+1.47%), signalling calm with a bit more nervousness, EUR/USD has jumped to 1.18 (+0.85%), and US 10-year yields eased to 4.24% (-0.24%) while Germanyβs 10-year is at 2.89% (unchanged). Short-term Euribor remains elevated at 2.03%. The notable divergence is falling US yields versus persistent European yields and an emboldened BOJ β that mix supports FX volatility and creates two-way pressure on global rates and carry trades.
Today’s Watch
Key prints arrive at 20:30 US time when a suite of CFTC speculative net position reports posts β previous positions include EUR 132.7, Gold 251.2 and JPY -45.2 β which could amplify moves already driven by central-bank repricing. Earlier, Industrial Production for Israel is due at 11:00 (prior 0.3) but lacks a consensus forecast. Markets expect modest position churn; surprises in CFTC flows, or a larger-than-expected JPY response to BOJ rhetoric, will set the sessionβs tempo. Focus: JPY/jgb dynamics and whether positioning reads shift FX and commodity trends.
Market Movers
π Top Gainers
- Regencell Bioscience Holdings L β +40.44%
- Evolution Metals & Technologies β +23.68%
- Critical Metals Corp. β +20.89%
- Americas Gold and Silver Corpor β +18.93%
- Hycroft Mining Holding Corporat β +17.99%
- USA Rare Earth, Inc. β +17.49%
- Navitas Semiconductor Corporati β +15.68%
- GRAIL, Inc. β +14.83%
π Top Losers
- Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. β -16.0%
- Abbott Laboratories β -10.04%
- Old Republic International Corp β -9.3%
- McCormick & Company, Incorporat β -8.05%
- GE Aerospace β -7.38%
- Alphatec Holdings, Inc. β -7.22%
- Legend Biotech Corporation β -6.84%
- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. β -6.48%
Key Events Today
| Date | Region | Event | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 01/23 | CA | Retail Sales Ex Autos | πΈ Med |
| Fri 01/23 | CA | Retail Sales | πΈ Med |
| Fri 01/23 | CA | Retail Sales | πΈ Med |
| Fri 01/23 | CA | Retail Sales | πΈ Med |
| Fri 01/23 | CA | Retail Sales | πΈ Med |
| Fri 01/23 | CA | Retail Sales | πΈ Med |
| Fri 01/23 | US | S&P Global Composite PMI | πΈ Med |
| Fri 01/23 | US | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | πΈ Med |
| Fri 01/23 | US | S&P Global Services PMI | πΈ Med |
| Fri 01/23 | US | S&P Global Composite PMI Flash | πΈ Med |
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Macro Dashboard
| Indicator | Level | Ξ d/d | Ξ w/w | 52W Range | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIX | 15.87 | +1.47% | +0.06% | 14.49β20.09 | π Subdued |
| EUR/USD | 1.18 | +0.85% | β | β | Neutral |
| EURIBOR 3M | 2.03% | 0.0% | +0.5% | 2.02β2.03 | π Sticky |
| US 10Y | 4.24% | -0.24% | +1.44% | 4.14β4.3 | Neutral |
| DE 10Y | 2.89% | 0.0% | +1.76% | 2.81β2.89 | π Bid |
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π° Yesterday’s Headlines (6 themes)
Rates, Central Banks & Mortgages
Central-bank decisions, moves in sovereign yields and FX reactions are driving market positioning and policy expectations.
- BOJ signals more hikes in hawkish tilt, warns of action against yield spike β reuters.com, 01/23/2026
- Treasury yields lower as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy β cnbc.com, 01/23/2026
- Yen choppy on intervention jitters after BOJ strikes hawkish tone β reuters.com, 01/23/2026
- Trump wants lower interest rates, but the bond market won’t cooperate β Axios, 01/23/2026
Rates, Central Banks & Mortgages
Policy guidance and retail-rate moves are driving mortgage and deposit behaviour and market expectations about the rate path.
- Mortgage refinances surged again, but rates are now suddenly jumping higher β cnbc.com, 01/21/2026
- Fed to hold rates through March, and possibly through Powell’s tenure, on strong growth: Reuters poll β reuters.com, 01/21/2026
- Today’s High-Yield Savings Rates for January 23, 2026: Up to 5.00% β The Wall Street Journal, 01/23/2026
- Todayβs CD Rates for January 23, 2026: Highest APYs Range From 4.10% to 4.78% β The Wall Street Journal, 01/23/2026
Rates, Central Banks & Mortgages
Central-bank decisions, market rate signals and liquidity moves are driving yield dynamics and market calm.
- Fed Not Seen Cutting Rates Again Until June in Latest Survey β bloomberg.com, 01/23/2026
- PBOCβs Record Fund Injection Cements Dovish Stance for Markets β bloomberg.com, 01/23/2026
- Treasury Yields Fall as Markets Stay Calm β barrons.com, 01/23/2026
- ECB in no hurry to change rates, comfortable with market bets, accounts show β reuters.com, 01/22/2026
Rates, Central Banks & Mortgages
Central-bank commentary on cross-border rate dynamics and inflation risks.
- BOEβs Greene Warns Lower US Rates Would Fuel UK Inflation β bloomberg.com, 01/23/2026
Trade & Diplomacy
Tariff rhetoric and diplomatic developments are re-shaping regional markets and risk sentiment.
- European stocks close higher after Trump’s Greenland ‘deal,’ tariffs retreat β cnbc.com, 01/22/2026
- Geopolitical and tariff risk back with a bang for markets β reuters.com, 01/21/2026
- Asia stocks rebound after Trump walks back on Europe tariff threats β cnbc.com, 01/21/2026
Other Market News
Additional headlines across various market themes.
- The Leverage That Europe Has Over the U.S. Economy β The New York Times, 01/22/2026
- U.S. murder rate hits lowest level since 1900, report says β Axios, 01/22/2026
- The rich are powering spending, with the U.S. economy in a danger zone β Axios, 01/22/2026
- Transcript: The economy in 2026 β What risks lie ahead? With Gita Gopinath β ft.com, 01/23/2026
- Surprise UK retail sales rise adds to signs of pickup in economy β reuters.com, 01/23/2026
- Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years β apnews.com, 01/22/2026
- Indiaβs youth are turning concerts into an economy. The money is following β cnbc.com, 01/23/2026
- China Wins as Trump Cedes Leadership of the Global Economy β The New York Times, 01/22/2026
- China Will Set Lower Growth Target as Economy Weakens, SCMP Says β bloomberg.com, 01/23/2026
- South Korea economy unexpectedly contracts in Q4, but AI boom brightens outlook β reuters.com, 01/22/2026
Market Futures
Social Media Buzz
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