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February 6, 2026

Daily FX Update

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The USD is edging lower as markets consolidate ahead of key employment data, with fundamental risks skewed to the downside. Major currencies like the CAD, GBP, and JPY are seeking stabilization amid domestic political risks and central bank policy uncertainty.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The USD is tracking lower with fundamental risks tilted to the downside despite recent resilience.
  • 2.The CAD is underperforming commodity peers as markets await Canadian employment data.
  • 3.The JPY remains steady ahead of a weekend election where fiscal risks and BoJ independence are in focus.

Table of Contents

  • Analyst Team
  • Overview
  • USD Edges Lower as Markets Consolidate
  • USDCAD (1.3684)
  • EURUSD (1.1791)
  • GBPUSD (1.3584)
  • USDJPY (157.06)
  • TODAY'S CALENDAR

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Authors

Shaun OsborneEric Theoret

Securities

DXYUSDJPYEURUSDBTCGBPUSDUSDCAD

Themes

Central Bank Policy Neutrality vs DovishnessLabor Market FocusPolitical and Fiscal Risk

Regions

North AmericaEuropeUKUnited StatesCanadaUnited Kingdom