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United States ISM Manufacturing Employment Index up to 44.9 in December from previous 44
United States ISM Manufacturing Employment Index up to 44.9 in December from previous 44
United States ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index up to 47.7 in December from previous 47.4
United States ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index up to 47.7 in December from previous 47.4
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP falls toward 1.3400 near 50-day EMA
The Pound Sterling (GBP) outperforms its risky currency peers, but faces selling pressure against safe-haven at the start of the week. The British currency gains on expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will follow a gradual monetary easing cycle in 2026.
Canadian Dollar weakens as US-Venezuela tensions lift the Greenback
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades on the back foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, as the Greenback draws support from rising geopolitical tensions after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend.
GBP/JPY eases within range as BoJ comments support the Yen
The British Pound (GBP) trades slightly lower against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Monday, as the Yen draws broad-based support following fresh comments from Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda, which reinforced expectations of further monetary policy tightening.
USD/CHF supported by safe-haven flows, Swiss data miss
USD/CHF trades around 0.7960 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.50% on the day, and remains supported after the release of mixed data from Switzerland. Swiss Real Retail Sales rose by 2.3% YoY in November, below market expectations of a 2.9% increase but slightly above the previous 2.2% gain.
Fed’s Kashkari: Inflation is still too high
Federal Reserve (Fed) President of the Bank of Minneapolis Neel Kashkari said inflation is still too high. In an interview with CNBC on Monday, Kashkari added he believes the Fed is close to a neutral rate.
Is First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FTC) a strong ETF right now?
The First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FTC - Free Report) was launched on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Growth category of the market.
Uranium Miners (URA) eye another strong year in 2026
The Uranium Miners ETF (URA) offers targeted exposure to global uranium mining and exploration companies. It provides investors with opportunity to capture the sector’s long‑term growth potential as nuclear energy demand accelerates.
USD starts 2026 strong as DXY hits four-day high near 98.80 – MUFG
The US Dollar (USD) is starting the new calendar year on a stronger footing with the Dollar Index (DXY) on course to increase for the fourth consecutive trading day and hitting a high of 98.796 overnight.
EUR/JPY tests two-week lows at 183.30 amid generalised Euro weakness
The Euro has opened the first full week of 2026 in a weak tone and is trading lower against a somewhat firmer Japanese Yen. The pair accelerated its reversal from Friday’s highs, at 184.40, and is testing the bottom of the last two-week trading range, at 183.30, at the time of writing.
AUD/USD declines to near 0.6670 as Australian Dollar weakens on sour market mood
The AUD/USD pair is down 0.26% to near 0.6670 during the European trading session on Monday. The Aussie pair is under pressure as the Australian Dollar (AUD) underperforms its peers amid a risk-off market mood.
Dow Jones futures steady ahead of US ISM Manufacturing PMI
Dow Jones futures inch higher 0.06% to trade near 48,650 during the European session on Monday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also gained, edging higher 0.14% and 0.38% to near 6,910 and 25,480, respectively.
Gold builds on its steady intraday ascent amid geopolitical risks and Fed rate cut bets
Gold (XAU/USD) continues to scale higher through the first half of the European session on Monday and climbs to a four-day high, around the $4,430-4,431 region in the last hour amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.
Pound Sterling drops as US raids on Venezuela sours market sentiment
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces selling pressure against its safe-haven currency peers, outperforming risky ones at the start of the week.
USD/INR gains further as Trump threatens further tariffs on India
The Indian Rupee (INR) slides to a fresh almost two-week low against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday.
EUR/USD dives further as US Dollar rallies ahead of a data-packed week
EUR/USD has opened the week on the same soft tone that closed the previous one. The pair trades at four-week lows of 1.1690 at the time of writing, with traders trying to look ahead to the US intervention in Venezuela into a slew of key US macroeconomic releases due later in the week.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Resistance at 211.50 keeps holding the Pound
The Sterling has failed, once again, to break above the resistance area at 211.50, where it was capped on December 22 and 26, and is trading lower on Monday. Technical indicators hint at a weaker bullish momentum, although the pair has not shown a clear sign of a trend shift as of yet.
Spain Unemployment Change: -17K (December) vs -18.805K
Spain Unemployment Change: -17K (December) vs -18.805K
USD/CHF holds ground near 0.7950 as Swiss Real Retail Sales miss forecasts
USD/CHF remains firm following the weaker-than-expected Swiss Real Retail Sales, which rose 2.3% year-over-year in November, falling short of the expected 2.9% but coming above the prior 2.2% increase (revised from 2.7% increase).
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