Asia Market Movers: MUFG, CBA see February RBA rate hike as inflation lifts and AUD finds support

Thursday, 29 Jan, 2026 Central Banks MUFG, CBA see February RBA rate hike as inflation lifts and AUD finds support Stronger inflation has locked in February RBA hike expectations , supporting the AUD but leaving risks of further tightening alive. Summary: MUFG and CBA both say persistent inflation and tight labour Commodities Banks lift gold forecasts as $6,000/oz targets emerge after record rally Summary: Major banks are lifting gold price forecasts, with several now flagging $6,000/oz scenarios for 2026. Deutsche Bank sees persistent investment and central bank demand driving further upside, Learn more Central Banks PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 6.9771 (vs. estimate at 6.9521) The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around a central reference rate, or "midpoint." The rate set under 7 toda Stocks ICYMI - Tesla to end Model S and X production as Musk shifts focus to robots and autonomy Tesla will phase out the Model S and X as it pivots toward robotaxis and humanoid robots, marking a major strategic shift. Summary: Elon Musk said Tesla will phase out Model S and Model X production, News Australia's Q4 trade prices lift terms of trade as export prices rebound Australia's Q4 trade prices point to improving terms of trade, offering modest support for national income and the AUD. Summary: Australian export prices rebounded strongly in Q4, rising 3.2% q/q afte Central Banks PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.9521 – Reuters estimate The People's Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time), a fixing that remains one of the most closely watched signals in Asian foreign exch News NZ business confidence eases from record highs as activity holds firm, inflation lifts Business confidence remains exceptionally strong despite a pullback, but rising inflation and wage signals are emerging as a key risk. Summary: New Zealand business confidence eased in January but rem Central Banks Singapore MAS hold policy steady, maintains S$NEER appreciation as inflation outlook lifts MAS kept policy unchanged, signalling confidence in resilient growth while keeping a close watch on inflation risks in 2026. Summary: Singapore's MAS kept monetary policy unchanged, maintaining the pr Learn more Commodities Gold new record high above $5400 ... wait ... above $5500 ... $5550 Gold rising in leaps and bounds.

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