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6861.30

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48362.10

48679.14

48285.67

-95.94

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23345.56

23012.00

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97.970

98.050

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98.070

97.740

+0.020

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1.17436

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1.17686

1.17262

+0.00035

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1.33656

1.33665

1.33656

1.34014

1.33546

-0.00051

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4304.28

4303.94

4350.16

4285.08

+4.55

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Global Stock Index Close To Flat Ahead Of Key Central Bank Decisions, US Data

Equities little changed as investors pause ahead of big week.Central banks including ECB, BOJ, BOE, Riksbank and Norges Bank due to meet.Investors await delayed US data including jobs and inflation.Bitcoin falls, oil down more than 1%.

Justin

EU Tightens Sanctions On Belarus After US Moves Woo Minsk

The European Union expanded sanctions against Belarus, just days after the US said it would lift restrictions on exports of pota

Justin

President Trump Claims Inflation Is Neutralized

Trump claims inflation "totally neutralized," economic details revealed.White House cites 2.7% inflation, significant economic progress.Federal Reserve optimistic on goods inflation amid regulatory changes.

Devin

Mexico Sees Small Inflation Impact From Tariffs On Chinese Goods

Mexico's government calculates that new tariffs on Asian goods will only impact inflation by 0.2 percentage points.

Daniel Carter

Average Mortgage For Uk First-Time Buyer Hits Record High Of £210,800

Justin

Fed's Miran Says ‘Underlying’ Inflation Close To Target

Federal Reserve Governor Miran again argued the central bank's policy stance is unnecessarily restrictive on the economy, pointing to his benign outlook for inflation and warning signs in the labor market.

Daniel Carter

ECB Criticises Italy Over Budget Measures Affecting Banks

Budget measures could affect investor confidence, ECB warns.Government criticised Italian banks for poor lending.ECB says banks could cut credit to offset higher taxes.

Justin

China’s Broad-based Slowdown Bolsters Case For Additional Stimulus

China's retail sales significantly underperformed in November, falling to 1.3% year-on-year from 2.9% in October. This not only fell well short of forecasts but also marked the weakest month of retail sales growth since 2022.

ING

Strike By Doctors in England to Go Ahead After Rejecting Government's Offer

Doctors in England voted to reject the government's latest offer on working conditions, the British Medical Association union said on Monday, confirming that a five-day strike planned for this week would go ahead.

Michelle

How Many More Times Will the Bank of England Rescue Rachel Reeves?

The City expects a cut in interest rates on Thursday but the economic prospects for 2026 complicate the picture

Warren Takunda

Xi Blasts "Reckless" Projects Exaggerating Growth After China Reveals Dismal Macro Data for November

“All plans must be based on facts, aiming for solid, genuine growth without exaggeration, and promoting high-quality, sustainable development...”

Glendon

Uae Digital Lender Zand Plans Expansion Into Gulf And Africa Within Three Years

Zand Bank, the first digital corporate lender in the UAE, is planning to expand to other markets in the Gulf and Africa within the next three years to boost growth and diversify its product offerings, its chief executive has said.

Winkelmann

Hassett Says Federal Reserve Can Reject Trump’s Views if He Is Chair

Kevin Hassett said that if appointed Federal Reserve chair by Donald Trump, he would relay the president’s views on interest rates but stressed that Fed policymakers could reject them, underscoring the central bank’s independence despite Trump’s push for sharply lower rates.

Warren Takunda

Canada Inflation Steady at 2.2% As Core Measures Decelerate

Inflation in Canada unexpectedly held steady last month while core measures broadly cooled, as slowing price growth for services was offset by rising costs of goods.

Michelle

Russia Mulls Extending Fuel Export Restrictions Until February

Russia is considering extending its diesel and gasoline export restrictions until February, according to reports from state news agencies on Monday that cited anonymous sources.

Glendon

News

Nvidia reportedly weighs ramping up H200 production to meet surging demand in China

Nvidia is considering boosting H200 chip production after U.S. approval to sell them in China, as strong demand from firms like Alibaba and ByteDance emerges despite regulatory and geopolitical constraints.

Adam

US Dollar: How to Trade Key Jobs and CPI Releases in the Week Ahead

The US dollar remains under pressure as softer US jobs data, dovish Fed signals, and expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike shift focus to upcoming US jobs and CPI releases.

Adam

Gold: Bulls Are Still Swinging but the Ceiling Isn’t Giving Up Easily

Gold remains bullish but faces strong resistance near October highs. Buyers are retrying above the rising wedge, with 4400–4406 key; a hold supports new highs, failure signals consolidation.

Adam

Commodity wrap: gold, silver rally while oil drops on oversupply and peace talk hopes

Gold and silver rallied on weaker dollar, rate-cut expectations, and safe-haven demand, while oil prices fell amid oversupply fears and hopes that Russia-Ukraine peace talks could boost global supply.

Adam

Market navigator: week of 15 December 2025

Markets digested a Fed rate cut, China’s deflation risks, and AI-driven equity volatility, while attention turns to China data, U.S. jobs and inflation, and key ECB, BOE, and BOJ policy decisions.

Adam

Mexico Sees Small Inflation Impact From Tariffs On Chinese Goods

Mexico's government calculates that new tariffs on Asian goods will only impact inflation by 0.2 percentage points.

Daniel Carter

Sterling holds steady ahead of BoE decision this week

Sterling held steady as markets priced in a Bank of England rate cut, with weak UK growth data and upcoming inflation, wages, and U.S. jobs figures shaping the pound’s 2026 outlook.

Adam

Average Mortgage For Uk First-Time Buyer Hits Record High Of £210,800

First-time buyers are taking out larger mortgages than ever before as rising wages and looser affordability tests allow them to buy properties that were previously beyond their budget.

Justin

BOE Expected to Cut as ECB Settles Into Its Good Place; U.S. Data in Focus

Markets focus on delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data and major central-bank decisions, with a BOE rate cut expected, ECB steady, BOJ likely hiking, and global policy divergence shaping currencies and assets.

Adam

Wall St indexes edge up as investors position for busy week of data

Wall Street indexes edged higher as tech stocks rebounded, investors awaited heavy economic data, and optimism grew around a potentially dovish Fed chair despite persistent inflation concerns and recent market volatility.

Adam

Fed's Miran Says ‘Underlying’ Inflation Close To Target

Daniel Carter

ECB Criticises Italy Over Budget Measures Affecting Banks

Budget measures could affect investor confidence, ECB warns.Government criticised Italian banks for poor lending.ECB says banks could cut credit to offset higher taxes.

Justin

China’s Broad-based Slowdown Bolsters Case For Additional Stimulus

ING

Strike By Doctors in England to Go Ahead After Rejecting Government's Offer

Michelle

How Many More Times Will the Bank of England Rescue Rachel Reeves?

The City expects a cut in interest rates on Thursday but the economic prospects for 2026 complicate the picture

Warren Takunda

Xi Blasts "Reckless" Projects Exaggerating Growth After China Reveals Dismal Macro Data for November

“All plans must be based on facts, aiming for solid, genuine growth without exaggeration, and promoting high-quality, sustainable development...”

Glendon

Uae Digital Lender Zand Plans Expansion Into Gulf And Africa Within Three Years

Winkelmann

Hassett Says Federal Reserve Can Reject Trump’s Views if He Is Chair

Warren Takunda

Canada Inflation Steady at 2.2% As Core Measures Decelerate

Inflation in Canada unexpectedly held steady last month while core measures broadly cooled, as slowing price growth for services was offset by rising costs of goods.

Michelle

Russia Mulls Extending Fuel Export Restrictions Until February

Russia is considering extending its diesel and gasoline export restrictions until February, according to reports from state news agencies on Monday that cited anonymous sources.

Glendon

London Midday: FTSE Pushes Higher as Investors Eye BoE; Burberry Shines

London stocks advanced at midday, led by a stronger FTSE 100, as investors looked ahead to key UK data and an expected Bank of England rate cut, while Burberry surged on China stimulus hopes and gold miners gained on rising bullion prices.

Warren Takunda

Germany To Offer Refuge To Two Freed Belarus Opposition Leaders

Germany will offer refuge to Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka, two prominent Belarusian opposition leaders freed at the weekend after more than five years in prison, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said.

Samantha Luan

Kevin Hassett, Expected to Become The New FED Chairman, Made Remarks That Will Anger Donald Trump! "It Has No Effect!"

With Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's term nearing its end, the number of candidates for the next FED chairman has narrowed down to two.

Michelle

Treasury Yields Ease as Markets Brace for Delayed Data Flood and Key Inflation Report

U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Monday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a packed week featuring long-delayed jobs data, November’s inflation report...

Gerik

Euro-to-Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Flirting With Overbought

The euro to dollar exchange rate's December rally leaves it looking overbought and due a correction.

Warren Takunda

Wall Street Braces for AI Reckoning as Bubble Fears Mount

Mounting capital costs, slowing growth, and heightened investor skepticism are fueling fears of a developing AI bubble, as Wall Street begins to reassess valuations across AI-related stocks heading into 2026....

Gerik

Trump Trade War: Tariff Fallout Builds As Legal And Economic Pressures Mount

Tariff revenue is falling while refund lawsuits and legal risks continue to grow. Farmers and consumers face higher costs, with limited relief from temporary carveouts. Financial stress is rising as trade uncertainty spreads and liquidity signals weaken.

Glendon

Switzerland Boosts Growth Outlook For Next Year After Trade Deal

Switzerland lifted the growth outlook for next year on the back of its trade deal with the US, while lowering expectations on inflation after the central bank refrained from further easing.

Justin

Ukraine Drops NATO Bid in Strategic Shift Toward Peace Deal with Russia

In a major policy reversal, Ukraine has offered to abandon its bid to join NATO in exchange for bilateral security guarantees, signaling a new phase in its pursuit of peace with Russia amid ongoing talks and Western hesitation....

Gerik

S&P 500 Index: Chart Analysis After Friday’s Sell-Off

Trading on 12 December was overshadowed by a sharp decline in the S&P 500 (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen), with the session low approaching December's previous trough.

Michelle

Markets Brace for Crucial Jobs Data as Fed Rate Path Sparks 2026 Debate

The U.S. bond market is entering a decisive phase as delayed jobs and inflation data could redefine expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026...

Gerik

Disagreement at The Fed Serves A Useful Purpose

The Federal Reserve's policymakers were far from unanimous in voting for last week's quarter-point cut in interest rates — and that's a good thing.

Glendon

Dutch Manufacturing Set For A Tech-led Growth Pick-up In 2026

We've seen a notable pick-up in Dutch manufacturing production since August this year. In October, production was significantly higher for the third consecutive month than it was for 11 months prior.

ING

Crypto Winter Triggers Darwinian Shakeout for Digital Asset Treasury Firms

A sharp downturn in bitcoin has exposed weaknesses in digital asset treasury companies, triggering a wave of investor skepticism, declining valuations, and potential consolidation, as only firms with solid business models are likely to survive....

Gerik

China's Property Woes Cast Shadow Over Global Markets as Year-End Nears

Renewed turmoil in China's property sector, marked by Vanke’s bond repayment troubles and falling home prices, is souring global sentiment and prompting investors to reduce risk exposure ahead of a critical week of central bank decisions....

Gerik

Short-term USDCAD Dynamics Remain Bearish

The USDCAD pair continues to decline amid positive macroeconomic data from Canada. The current quote stands at 1.3763. Details — in our analysis for 15 December 2025.

Blue River

Emerging Markets Surge as Currency Volatility Redraws Global FX Landscape

Emerging market currencies are staging a powerful comeback in 2025, fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar, heightened global FX volatility, and renewed investor appetite for risk...

Gerik

European Markets Open Higher Ahead of Pivotal Central Bank Decisions

European equities began the week in positive territory as investors braced for major policy decisions from the ECB, Bank of England, and other central banks...

Gerik

Euro Zone Industry Growth Picks Up, Boosting Resilience Narrative

Industry expanded by 0.8% on the month after a 0.2% increase in September, in line with expectations, data from the EU's statistics agency Eurostat showed on Monday.

Samantha Luan

Fear And Greed Index in Fear 30% of The Past Year, Bitcoin Back in Extreme Fear

The latest death cross in November has so far marked a bottom of around $80,000, aligning with prior examples this cycle.

Glendon

AI Stock Rout Pressures U.S. Markets Despite Strong Fundamentals

U.S. stocks pulled back from recent highs on Friday as AI-linked tech stocks sold off sharply, led by Broadcom’s 11% drop, despite solid earnings, amid growing investor anxiety over valuations and macro uncertainty....

Gerik

China’s Economic Engine Stalls as Factory Output and Retail Sales Lose Momentum

China’s factory output and retail sales both slowed in November, signaling weakening domestic demand and heightening pressure on policymakers to shift away from production-led growth....

Gerik

Gold Outlook: Volatility Rises As US Data And Central Banks Take Spotlight

Last week, gold showed resilience amid heightened volatility. Persistent dollar weakness, ongoing central bank purchases, and safe-haven demand driven by geopolitical uncertainty all supported the rally.

Pepperstone

Japanese Business Sentiment Climbs to 4-Year Peak, Paving Way for BOJ Rate Hike

Japanese manufacturers’ sentiment reached its highest point since 2021, bolstering expectations for a December rate hike by the Bank of Japan, though firms remain cautious about future conditions due to labor shortages and trade concerns....

Gerik

Market Analysis: AUD/USD And NZD/USD Test Support, Break Or Bounce Next?

AUD/USD is attempting a fresh increase from 0.6630. NZD/USD is consolidating and could aim for a move above 0.5800 in the short term.

FXOpen

Market Quick Take - 15 December 2025

Confidence among Japan's large manufacturers hit a four-year high, with the BOJ's quarterly Tankan business survey index rising to 15 from 14 in September, while large non-manufacturers held at 34, near early-1990s highs.

SAXO

Key Central Bank Meetings Take The Spotlight

Today is expected to be somewhat quiet on the data front, although we highlight speeches from New York Fed President John Williams and Fed Governor Stephen Miran in the evening.

Danske Bank

Tech Disappetite

Last week ended on a mixed note for equities.

Swissquote

AI-Driven Momentum and Undervalued Appeal Fuel Rally in European Banks

European bank stocks are surging, powered by AI-driven cost efficiencies, resilient earnings, and renewed investor optimism, with expectations of continued growth and shareholder returns in 2026....

Gerik

Xpeng Taps Malaysian Assembler For EV Production As Import Tax Break Ends

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said Monday it will start producing vehicles in Malaysia in 2026 in partnership with EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB), shifting from an export-led model to a focus on localized production.

Justin

Markets Brief: Economic Data Returns, But Investors Should Tread Carefully

While investors and Federal Reserve officials are hungry for an update, the shutdown did more than delay the reports; it muddied the actual data collection.

Winkelmann

BOJ Is Said To Start Selling ETF Holdings As Soon As January

Bank of Japan officials are likely to start selling the central bank's pile of exchange-traded funds as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter, a process expected to take decades to complete.

James Whitman

China Urges Gulf Nations To Seal Free Trade Agreement

China's foreign minister has pressed the Gulf Cooperation Council to conclude long-running talks on a free trade agreement with China, attributing the urgency to rising protectionism and unilateralism as free trade comes "under attack", according to a Monday statement from the ministry.

Samantha Luan

Market Anxiety Rises as Central Banks Take the Stage and Data Delays Unwind

Asian stocks fell sharply at the start of the week as global investors held back amid major central bank meetings and the release of delayed US economic data, while China’s property sector again stirred fears with Vanke's bond struggles....

Gerik

What’s Really Behind The US’ Ambitious Tech Plans For Armenia?

Some Armenian companies will benefit from this but the nation as a whole won’t. Its people’s digital-tech sovereignty is being ceded to the US since their data will be stored on Dell servers.

Andrew Korybko

Gold (XAUUSD) Weekly Forecast: Uptrend Remains Intact

Gold (XAUUSD) remains in a stable consolidation zone around $4230 per ounce, near October highs.

Winkelmann

Britain To Begin Crypto Regulation Under FCA Starting 2027, Treasury Says

The UK Treasury is drafting rules to bring crypto under the FCA supervision, starting in 2027. Digital assets will be regulated similar to other financial products under the legislation, the finance ministry said in a statement.

James Whitman

France Pushes to Delay EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Agricultural Concerns

France has requested a delay in the European Union's scheduled vote on a long-negotiated free-trade agreement with South American Mercosur nations, citing unresolved concerns over agricultural protections and consumer safety. ...

Gerik

UK to Begin Regulating Cryptoassets in 2027: A Transatlantic Pivot Toward Certainty and Control

The UK government will implement new cryptoasset regulations starting October 2027, aligning more with U.S. practices than the EU. The law aims to provide legal certainty, improve consumer protection...

Gerik

Asia-Pacific Stocks Retreat as China Data Disappoints and AI Optimism Cools

Asian markets slumped on Monday, led by steep losses in South Korea, as investors digested weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data and a global pullback from AI-driven stocks....

Gerik

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Global Stock Index Close To Flat Ahead Of Key Central Bank Decisions, US Data

EU Tightens Sanctions On Belarus After US Moves Woo Minsk

President Trump Claims Inflation Is Neutralized

Mexico Sees Small Inflation Impact From Tariffs On Chinese Goods

Average Mortgage For Uk First-Time Buyer Hits Record High Of £210,800

Fed's Miran Says ‘Underlying’ Inflation Close To Target

ECB Criticises Italy Over Budget Measures Affecting Banks

China’s Broad-based Slowdown Bolsters Case For Additional Stimulus

Strike By Doctors in England to Go Ahead After Rejecting Government's Offer

How Many More Times Will the Bank of England Rescue Rachel Reeves?

Xi Blasts "Reckless" Projects Exaggerating Growth After China Reveals Dismal Macro Data for November

Uae Digital Lender Zand Plans Expansion Into Gulf And Africa Within Three Years

Hassett Says Federal Reserve Can Reject Trump’s Views if He Is Chair

Canada Inflation Steady at 2.2% As Core Measures Decelerate

Russia Mulls Extending Fuel Export Restrictions Until February

Nvidia reportedly weighs ramping up H200 production to meet surging demand in China

US Dollar: How to Trade Key Jobs and CPI Releases in the Week Ahead

Gold: Bulls Are Still Swinging but the Ceiling Isn’t Giving Up Easily

Commodity wrap: gold, silver rally while oil drops on oversupply and peace talk hopes

Market navigator: week of 15 December 2025

Mexico Sees Small Inflation Impact From Tariffs On Chinese Goods

Sterling holds steady ahead of BoE decision this week

Average Mortgage For Uk First-Time Buyer Hits Record High Of £210,800

BOE Expected to Cut as ECB Settles Into Its Good Place; U.S. Data in Focus

Wall St indexes edge up as investors position for busy week of data

Fed's Miran Says ‘Underlying’ Inflation Close To Target

ECB Criticises Italy Over Budget Measures Affecting Banks

China’s Broad-based Slowdown Bolsters Case For Additional Stimulus

Strike By Doctors in England to Go Ahead After Rejecting Government's Offer

How Many More Times Will the Bank of England Rescue Rachel Reeves?

Xi Blasts "Reckless" Projects Exaggerating Growth After China Reveals Dismal Macro Data for November

Uae Digital Lender Zand Plans Expansion Into Gulf And Africa Within Three Years

Hassett Says Federal Reserve Can Reject Trump’s Views if He Is Chair

Canada Inflation Steady at 2.2% As Core Measures Decelerate

Russia Mulls Extending Fuel Export Restrictions Until February

London Midday: FTSE Pushes Higher as Investors Eye BoE; Burberry Shines

Germany To Offer Refuge To Two Freed Belarus Opposition Leaders

Kevin Hassett, Expected to Become The New FED Chairman, Made Remarks That Will Anger Donald Trump! "It Has No Effect!"

Treasury Yields Ease as Markets Brace for Delayed Data Flood and Key Inflation Report

Euro-to-Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Flirting With Overbought

Wall Street Braces for AI Reckoning as Bubble Fears Mount

Trump Trade War: Tariff Fallout Builds As Legal And Economic Pressures Mount

Switzerland Boosts Growth Outlook For Next Year After Trade Deal

Ukraine Drops NATO Bid in Strategic Shift Toward Peace Deal with Russia

S&P 500 Index: Chart Analysis After Friday’s Sell-Off

Markets Brace for Crucial Jobs Data as Fed Rate Path Sparks 2026 Debate

Disagreement at The Fed Serves A Useful Purpose

Dutch Manufacturing Set For A Tech-led Growth Pick-up In 2026

Crypto Winter Triggers Darwinian Shakeout for Digital Asset Treasury Firms

China's Property Woes Cast Shadow Over Global Markets as Year-End Nears

Short-term USDCAD Dynamics Remain Bearish

Emerging Markets Surge as Currency Volatility Redraws Global FX Landscape

European Markets Open Higher Ahead of Pivotal Central Bank Decisions

Euro Zone Industry Growth Picks Up, Boosting Resilience Narrative

Fear And Greed Index in Fear 30% of The Past Year, Bitcoin Back in Extreme Fear

AI Stock Rout Pressures U.S. Markets Despite Strong Fundamentals

China’s Economic Engine Stalls as Factory Output and Retail Sales Lose Momentum

Gold Outlook: Volatility Rises As US Data And Central Banks Take Spotlight

Japanese Business Sentiment Climbs to 4-Year Peak, Paving Way for BOJ Rate Hike

Market Analysis: AUD/USD And NZD/USD Test Support, Break Or Bounce Next?

Market Quick Take - 15 December 2025

Key Central Bank Meetings Take The Spotlight

Tech Disappetite

AI-Driven Momentum and Undervalued Appeal Fuel Rally in European Banks

Xpeng Taps Malaysian Assembler For EV Production As Import Tax Break Ends

Markets Brief: Economic Data Returns, But Investors Should Tread Carefully

BOJ Is Said To Start Selling ETF Holdings As Soon As January

China Urges Gulf Nations To Seal Free Trade Agreement

Market Anxiety Rises as Central Banks Take the Stage and Data Delays Unwind

What’s Really Behind The US’ Ambitious Tech Plans For Armenia?