Editor’s Note
This summary highlights key movements in the global forex and commodities markets, driven by the potential policy implications of a key Federal Reserve nomination. The dollar’s rise and a drop in metal prices underscore the market’s sensitivity to shifting expectations on U.S. monetary policy.

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“Summary of the global foreign exchange market: Shift in Fed’s perspective due to Walsh’s nomination, dollar strengthens, metal prices decline, interest rates surge — February 2, 2026”