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Fundamentals Shake, Technicals Test
FX Rocket Profits
February 05, 2026
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Jobs Data, Kiwi’s Fall & Yen’s Test
This issue highlights how economic data, currency reactions, and technical setups converge. New Zealand’s jobless rate ticked up to 5.4% in Q4 2025, sending the kiwi tumbling and reminding traders how sensitive currencies are to labor market shifts. Meanwhile, USD/JPY is lining up for a retest of a former trend line — a technical moment worth watching. The daily recap ties these moves together, showing how fundamentals and chart setups often collide to shape opportunities. The lesson? Successful trading means balancing macro surprises with technical discipline.
⚡Daily Forex Market Recap – Feb 3, 2026
Overview: A snapshot of the day’s key moves across currencies and commodities.
Insight: Risk sentiment and data releases shaped flows across FX pairs.
🔥Kiwi Tumbled – New Zealand Joblessness at 5.4% in Q4 2025
Focus: Rising unemployment pressured NZD, sparking a sharp decline.
Lesson: Labor market data remains a critical driver of currency sentiment.
📊Chart Art: USD/JPY Ready to Retest Former Trend Line
Spotlight: Technical analysis points to a retest of a key trend line.
Strategic Insight: Watching how price reacts at this level can guide breakout or reversal strategies.
Jobs Data Impact: How rising unemployment can weigh on a currency.
Kiwi Watch: Why NZD remains sensitive to domestic economic shifts.
Technical Edge: How trend line retests in USD/JPY can set up trades.
Together, these reads show how data surprises and chart setups weave into the daily trading narrative — a reminder that traders must connect fundamentals with technicals to stay ahead.
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