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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
Brazil S&P Global Manufacturing PMI: 47.6 (December) vs previous 48.8
Brazil S&P Global Manufacturing PMI: 47.6 (December) vs previous 48.8
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/SD extends its recovery to the $4,400 area
Gold (XAU/USD) accelerated its recovery on a holiday-thinned session on Friday, with markets in Japan and China closed for the New Year festivities. The precious metal is 1.75% up on the day, reaching levels near $4,400, after bouncing from $4,274 earlier this week.
India Bank Loan Growth increased to 12% in December 8 from previous 11.5%
India Bank Loan Growth increased to 12% in December 8 from previous 11.5%
USD/CHF stalls below 0.7940 in a calm New Year session
The US Dollar is trading practically flat against the Swiss Franc, right below the 0.7940 line, ahead of the US session opening on Friday, The pair has edged up from three-month lows at the 0.7860 area in late December, but it closed the 2025 year with a more than 12% decline.A combination of market
India FX Reserves, USD rose from previous $693.32B to $696.61B in December 22
India FX Reserves, USD rose from previous $693.32B to $696.61B in December 22
FTSE 100 hits record high at 10,052
The FTSE 100’s brief rally above the 10,000 milestone is a powerful signal for UK markets, reflecting ongoing confidence in earnings resilience, attractive valuations and the growing appeal of UK equities to international investors at a time when policy headwinds are beginning to ease.
Portugal Business Confidence: 3.1 (December) vs 3
Portugal Business Confidence: 3.1 (December) vs 3
Portugal Consumer Confidence rose from previous -15.2 to -14.5 in December
Portugal Consumer Confidence rose from previous -15.2 to -14.5 in December
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