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.
Forex
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will publish its report on Sunday at 23:50 GMT. This report includes the BOJ's projection for inflation and economic growth. It is scheduled 8 times per year, about 10 days after the Monetary Policy Statement is released.
Commodities
2025 Metals Review & 2026 Outlook: A wild year of "Tariff Madness," AI frenzy, and Fed struggles drove Gold to $4,500 and Silver to records. We analyze the 5 themes of the "Debasement Trade" and provide Bull/Bear price forecasts for 2026 as the Supercycle intensifies. XAU/USD, XAG/USD, XPT/USD and other metals overview.
Commodities
A snapshot of global markets: Precious metals are on a tear with Silver breaching $75/oz due to geopolitical risks. Japan's industrial output saw its steepest contraction since Jan 2024. Asia stocks continued their end-of-year rise, while US equities are expected to open slightly lower. The report also covers oil's weekly gain
Indices
Global equities remain resilient in 2025 despite US-China trade tensions and tariffs. Asia-Pacific leads, with South Korea’s KOSPI, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng posting strong gains. US tech drove Nasdaq 100 performance, while a dovish Fed may favor value stocks in 2026. Key technical levels and macro drivers signal continued bullish trends for global stock markets.
Forex
The British Pound (GBP) softens against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, with the Greenback finding mild support amid reduced liquidity during the shortened US holiday session.
Commodities
Christmas Market Update: Trading volumes thin out for the holiday, yet Platinum surges to fresh all-time highs. We review the latest US labor market data, noting seasonal distortions despite the positive beat. Plus, a teaser for 2026: The looming infrastructure hurdles facing the AI chip sector.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil trades little changed on Wednesday as markets slip into holiday mode, with prices hovering near two-week highs amid thin liquidity.
Forex
EUR/GBP trades in negative territory around 0.8725 on Wednesday at the time of writing, extending a sequence of declines that began earlier in the week. The pair remains under pressure as the Pound Sterling (GBP) benefits from the Bank of England’s (BoE) relatively hawkish communication.
Forex
The USD/CHF pair extends its losing streak for the third trading day on Wednesday.
