Forex
NZD/USD trades around 0.5810 on Monday at the time of writing, down 0.40% on the day, marking a third consecutive day of losses.
Commodities
Global markets react to major shifts: Precious metals like silver and gold slide due to US-Ukraine peace talks. The Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate to 0.75%, the highest in decades. Asia markets are mixed, while European stocks see small gains but defense sector falls. Oil prices rise on Middle East supply concerns.
Forex
EUR/USD is trading lower for the fourth consecutive day on Monday, changing hands near 1.1770 after having peaked at levels right above 1.1800 last week, as the US Dollar (USD) recovers slightly in a calm trading session.
Forex
The USD/CAD pair trades 0.18% higher to near 1.3700 during the European trading session on Monday. The Loonie pair gains as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is under pressure amid thin liquidity in markets at the start of a holiday-shortened week.
Forex
EUR/GBP inches lower after registering gains in the previous session, trading around 0.8720 during the early European hours on Monday. The currency cross depreciates as the Pound Sterling (GBP) gains on a cautious tone surrounding the Bank of England’s (BoE) policy outlook.
Commodities
Here is what you need to know on Monday, December 29:
Forex
EUR/USD loses ground for the fourth consecutive session, trading around 1.1760 during the Asian hours on Monday. On the daily chart, technical analysis indicates a weakening bullish bias, as the pair tests to break below the lower boundary of the ascending channel pattern.
Global FX markets in 2025 were shaped by a tug of war between “US exceptionalism” and “US debasement,” leaving the US dollar volatile and trendless. Looking into 2026, improving global growth, narrowing yield differentials, and rising US liquidity point to renewed downside risks for the dollar, with EUR, AUD and JPY emerging as the most attractive opportunities.
Forex
NZD/USD remains subdued for the third successive session, trading around 0.5830 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair edges lower as the US Dollar (USD) recovers daily losses on technical grounds.
Forex
GBP/USD edges lower after a gap-up open, trading around 0.7410 during the Asian hours on Monday. However, the pair may gain ground as the US Dollar (USD) faces challenges, which could be attributed to growing expectations of two more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in 2026.
