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WTI falls to near $60.50 despite supply concerns
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price continues to decline after registering over 0.50% losses in the previous session, trading around $60.50 per barrel during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
Australia National Australia Bank's Business Conditions climbed from previous 7 to 9 in December
Australia National Australia Bank's Business Conditions climbed from previous 7 to 9 in December
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD gains momentum to near $5,050 amid geopolitical risks, Fed uncertainty
Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its upside to around $5,050 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The precious metal gains momentum amid growing concerns about financial and geopolitical uncertainty. The US ADP Employment Change and Consumer Confidence reports will be published later on Tuesday.
Australia National Australia Bank's Business Confidence climbed from previous 1 to 3 in December
Australia National Australia Bank's Business Confidence climbed from previous 1 to 3 in December
Japan Corporate Service Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 2.7% to 2.6% in December
Japan Corporate Service Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 2.7% to 2.6% in December
CNY: Incremental increases in usage expected – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) highlights that China is making progress in enhancing the international usage of the Yuan.
USD/JPY trades near November lows amid intervention talk, Fed decision awaited
The Japanese Yen (JPY) holds firm against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, supported by broad Yen strength as markets price in rising intervention risks. At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading around 154.00, after sliding to an intraday low of 153.31, hovering near its lowest level since November.
Dow Jones Industrial Average gains as earnings season and Fed rate outlook drive markets
US equities opened the week on a positive note, with the S&P 500 rising 0.5 percent as investors balanced political uncertainty against a heavy slate of earnings and an upcoming Federal Reserve (Fed) decision.
Gold crushes $5,000 as geopolitics, US Dollar rout fuel rally
Gold (XAU/USD) surges over 2% on Monday, clearing the $5,000 milestone and extending its gains towards $5,100 amid renewed geopolitical tensions and central banks continuing to buy the yellow metal as a diversification of reserves.
IDR: Currency stability emphasized – MUFG Bank
MUFG Bank Senior Currency Analyst Lloyd Chan notes that the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) has retraced losses due to USD softness and the Bank of Indonesia’s focus on currency stability.
NZD/USD extends seven-day winning streak, hits four-month high near 0.6000
NZD/USD trades around 0.5990 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.75% on the day. The pair extends a seven-day winning streak and earlier touched a fresh four-month high at 0.6000.
United States 2-Year Note Auction up to 3.58% from previous 3.499%
United States 2-Year Note Auction up to 3.58% from previous 3.499%
Canadian Dollar faces headwinds on trade tensions and policy anticipation
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) enters the week navigating a complex mix of trade uncertainty and macro signals.
Chinese stocks: Solid start driven by tech advances – HSBC
HSBC Asset Management notes that Chinese stocks have begun 2026 on a strong note, fueled by significant advancements in technology, particularly in AI and robotics. However, challenges remain, including weak domestic demand and the need for a shift towards a consumption-driven economy.
INR: Firm PMI reports amid rupee weakness – Commerzbank
India's January PMI reports indicate healthy economic expansion, with services and manufacturing PMIs showing improvement. However, the Indian Rupee continues to weaken against the Dollar, driven by equity outflows and import demand.
Whirlpool breaks free: Is this appliance giant finally heating up?
Whirlpool Corporation (WHR), the home appliance manufacturer behind brands like Maytag, KitchenAid, and Whirlpool, has been stuck in a brutal downtrend since late January 2025. But something shifted recently, and it's worth paying attention to.
Plug power: The battle for $2.50
Plug Power (PLUG) has reached a definitive crossroads in its technical structure. Following a period of consolidation, the stock is now testing the conviction of both bulls and bears at a critical psychological and technical level: $2.50.
SGD: Technical levels signal potential gains – MUFG Bank
MUFG Bank's analysis indicates a constructive outlook for the Singapore Dollar (SGD), supported by improving sentiment towards the Chinese Yuan (CNY) and a softer USD backdrop.
EUR/USD rises to four-month highs amid broad US Dollar weakness, Fed in focus
The Euro (EUR) consolidates gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday as the Greenback remains under broad selling pressure amid rising economic and political concerns in the United States. At the time of writing, EUR/USD is trading around 1.1886, holding near its highest level since September 17.
TRY: Short-lived rally signals ongoing challenges – Commerzbank
The Turkish Lira's recent rally was short-lived, with USD/TRY trading higher than before the central bank's rate decision. Analysts maintain a bearish outlook, citing ongoing inflation challenges and ineffective monetary policy.
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