Forex
A previous EUR/GBP recovery attempt seen on Monday has been short-lived, and the pair found sellers ahead of the 0.8740 area before retreating sharply during the European trading session. The Euro is trading at 0.8710 at the time of writing, only a few pips above the two-month lows, at 0.8705.
Forex
The AUD/USD pair retraces to near 0.6700 during the European trading session on Monday from its over-a-year high of 0.6727 posted earlier in the day.
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.
