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GBP edges up ahead of busy UK data week – Scotiabank
The Pound Sterling (GBP) gained slightly against the US Dollar (USD) as markets prepare for a heavy UK data calendar ahead of Thursday’s Bank of England meeting.
USD/CNH drops below 7.0500, lowest since October 2024 – BBH
USD/CNH fell below 7.0500, marking its lowest level since October 2024, amid weak November real sector data from China. Slower retail sales, subdued industrial production, and a sharper-than-expected drop in fixed asset investment highlight ongoing economic softness.
EUR steady in mid-1.17s ahead of ECB Thursday – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is steady, trading in a tight range in the mid 1.17s and entering Monday’s NA session with a fractional gain vs. the US Dollar (USD).
USD/CAD remains heavy near 1.3765 – BBH
USD/CAD is trading near recent lows around 1.3765 following the Bank of Canada’s (BOC) decision to hold its policy rate at 2.25%.
CAD holds steady near Friday’s close against USD – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) remains near Friday’s closing level versus the US Dollar (USD), trading just below its estimated fair value of 1.3798.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP soft UK GDP pressures sterling
The Pound Sterling (GBP) starts the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy week on a cautious note against its major peers.
USD/JPY holds near 155 amid strong Tankan survey – BBH
USD/JPY trades near 155.00 following a strong Q4 Tankan survey, with Japan’s all-industries business conditions index rising to 17, the highest since Q3 2018, BBH FX analysts report.
Surfing the market waves: How the blue box Shapes Hecla Mining (HL)
Hecla Mining (HL) has shown strong revenue growth in 2025, climbing to $1.33 billion, up 43% year-over-year, while earnings per share surged to $0.38 from $0.06.
USD edges lower, focus on US data – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is tracking a little lower on the session in broad, Dollar Index (DXY) terms but losses remain relatively contained and the index is holding a little above last week’s low. The CNY continues to strengthen, meanwhile, giving much of the Asian FX complex a lift.
Canada annual CPI inflation stays unchanged at 2.2% in November vs. 2.4% expected
Annual inflation in Canada, as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), remained unchanged at 2.2% in November, Statistics Canada reported on Monday. This reading came in below the market expectation of 2.4%.
EUR/JPY weakens as markets price near-certain BoJ rate hike
The Euro (EUR) trades on the back foot against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Monday, as the Yen strengthens broadly amid near-certain expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates at its Friday policy meeting.
Canada BoC Consumer Price Index Core (MoM) declined to -0.1% in November from previous 0.6%
Canada BoC Consumer Price Index Core (MoM) declined to -0.1% in November from previous 0.6%
Canada Consumer Price Index - Core (MoM) dipped from previous 0.3% to 0.2% in November
Canada Consumer Price Index - Core (MoM) dipped from previous 0.3% to 0.2% in November
Swiss government projects inflation to average 0.2% in 2025 and 2026
The report by State Secretariat of Economic Affairs on Economic Forecasts shows that the inflation is projected to average at 0.2% in 2025 and 2026, and is estimated to grow by 0.5% in 2027.
Turkey Budget Balance climbed from previous -223.2B to 169.5B in November
Turkey Budget Balance climbed from previous -223.2B to 169.5B in November
Turkey Budget Balance: 169.49B (November) vs -223.2B
Turkey Budget Balance: 169.49B (November) vs -223.2B
India Trade Deficit Government: $24.53B (November) vs previous $41.68B
India Trade Deficit Government: $24.53B (November) vs previous $41.68B
Switzerland Producer and Import Prices (MoM) registered at -0.5%, below expectations (0.1%) in November
Switzerland Producer and Import Prices (MoM) registered at -0.5%, below expectations (0.1%) in November
Switzerland Producer and Import Prices (YoY) up to -1.6% in November from previous -1.7%
Switzerland Producer and Import Prices (YoY) up to -1.6% in November from previous -1.7%
Japanese Yen sticks to strong intraday gains; USD/JPY seems vulnerable near 155.00
The Japanese Yen (JPY) sticks to its intraday gains through the early European session on Monday and seems poised to apprciate further amid hawkish Bank of Japan (BoJ) expectations.
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