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Netherlands, The Retail Sales (YoY) up to 3.3% in November from previous 3.1%
Netherlands, The Retail Sales (YoY) up to 3.3% in November from previous 3.1%
Netherlands, The Retail Sales (YoY) fell from previous 3.1% to 1.9% in November
Netherlands, The Retail Sales (YoY) fell from previous 3.1% to 1.9% in November
WTI falls to near $57 as US pledges to build Venezuela Oil infrastructure
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trades 0.4% lower to near $57.00 in the late Asian trade on Monday.
AUD/JPY rises to near 105.00 as fiscal concerns weigh on Yen
AUD/JPY remains in the positive territory, trading around 104.90 during the Asian hours on Monday. The currency cross remains stronger as the Japanese Yen (JPY) faces pressure amid fiscal concerns over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s large-scale spending plans to spur growth.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD may find the primary barrier at the nine-day EMA
GBP/USD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 1.3420 during the Asian hours on Monday.
EUR/GBP declines to near 0.8700 on Ukraine-Russia tensions
The EUR/GBP cross loses traction to near 0.8700 during the early European session on Monday. The cross edges lower amid rising geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and a cautious tone surrounding the Bank of England’s (BoE) policy outlook.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bears await break below 100-day SMA support near 1.1665 area
The EUR/USD pair attracts heavy selling for the second straight day and dives to a nearly four-week trough, around the 1.1670 region, during the Asian session on Monday.
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Philippines Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in Philippines on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Singapore Retail Sales (YoY) up to 6.3% in November from previous 4.5%
Singapore Retail Sales (YoY) up to 6.3% in November from previous 4.5%
Breaking: US Trump speaks about Venezuelan President Maduro's capture
United States (US) President Donald Trump gave a press conference at his residence in Mar-a-Lago.
Argentina Tax Revenue (MoM) rose from previous 15598B to 16527.3B in November
Argentina Tax Revenue (MoM) rose from previous 15598B to 16527.3B in November
Forecasting the upcoming week: Markets enter the new year calmly, US Dollar stable ahead of key data
Financial markets extend the holiday mood on the first trading day of the new year. Markets continue playing the waiting game for a data-driven next week.
Dow Jones Industrial Average steadies as chip gains offset tech weakness in 2026 start
US equities opened 2026 on a cautious note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq essentially flat as strength in semiconductors offset weakness elsewhere in technology.
Canadian Dollar softens slightly amid tepid start to new year
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) hit a bit of a soft patch on Friday, kicking off the first trading day of 2026 on the back foot. The Loonie is one of the worst performers for the day, shedding weight against all but one of its major currency peers.
US jobs report takes center stage next week – Deutsche Bank
The US jobs report will be the main economic release next week, with other US data including the ISM indices and consumer sentiment. Elsewhere, the focus will be on inflation in Europe and China, whilst wage data is due in Japan, Deutsche Bank's economists report.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Dips below 1.3450 following final UK manufacturing PMI data
The Pound has been rejected at 1.3475 on the early London trading session on Friday, and retreated to session lows at the 1.3450 area at the time of writing.
United States S&P Global Manufacturing PMI meets expectations (51.8) in December
United States S&P Global Manufacturing PMI meets expectations (51.8) in December
Canada S&P Global Manufacturing PMI climbed from previous 48.4 to 48.6 in December
Canada S&P Global Manufacturing PMI climbed from previous 48.4 to 48.6 in December
Singapore Manufacturing PMI increased to 50.3 in December from previous 50.2
Singapore Manufacturing PMI increased to 50.3 in December from previous 50.2
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