EUR/USD holds steady as mixed US data reinforces cautious Fed outlook

The Euro (EUR) trades little changed against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, as traders show a muted reaction to a mixed batch of US economic data. At the time of writing, EUR/USD is trading around ...

Barclays Targets Stablecoin Infrastructure as Banks Move Onchain

Fintech One of Europe’s largest banks is taking a cautious but meaningful step into the stablecoin economy. Barclays has made its first investment linked directly to stablecoins, signaling a shift in ...

Blink Charging stock jumps 12% as Maryland-based firm opens to USDC payments

Shares of Blink Charging Co. rose after the electric vehicle charging company disclosed that it has begun accepting cryptocurrency payments at a limited number of its U.S. fast-charging sites. Blink C...

GBP/USD stalls near 1.3500 as strong US data, risk-off mood bite

The Pound Sterling (GBP) is down 0.10% on Wednesday against the US Dollar (USD) amid a scarce economic docket in the United Kingdom (UK) and following a good employment report in the United States. At...

US, Eurozone growth forecasts revised for 2026 – Société Générale

2026 GDP forecasts now point to 2.1% growth in the US and 1.2% in the Eurozone, up from earlier estimates, yet the dollar has stabilized rather than rallied. In Europe, modest growth upgrades have coi...

Overbought RSI flags pullback risk as uptrend holds

The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, with AUD/USD easing back after an initial advance triggered by Australia’s latest inflation data. At the time of writi...

The AI fatigue: Investors pivot to S&P’s other 493

Big technology companies that rode the artificial intelligence wave to huge gains are watching investors pull their money out and put it somewhere else. This could be a turning point after three years...

US JOLTS Job Openings decline to 7.14 million in November vs. 7.6 million expected

The number of job openings on the last business day of November stood at 7.146 million, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported in the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) on Wednes...

US ISM Services PMI improves to 54.4 in December

Economic activity in the US service sector improved slightly in December, with the ISM Services PMI ticking higher to 54.4 from 52.6 in November, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Further poll ...

Best Dogecoin mining platform in 2026: With Poain Mining, you can earn up to $13,890 in 27 days, plus a $15 registration bonus

Due to the ever-increasing popularity of cryptocurrency infrastructure around the world, the services of cloud-based miners are increasingly becoming instrumental in enabling the accessibility of digi...

United States ISM Services Employment Index increased to 52 in December from previous 48.9

Gold stays on the defensive on Wednesday, trading around $4,440 per troy ounce after snapping a three-day winning streak. The rally appears to have stalled near the $4,500 area, as a modest uptick in ...

United States ISM Services New Orders Index increased to 57.9 in December from previous 52.9

Gold stays on the defensive on Wednesday, trading around $4,440 per troy ounce after snapping a three-day winning streak. The rally appears to have stalled near the $4,500 area, as a modest uptick in ...

United States ISM Services Prices Paid fell from previous 65.4 to 64.3 in December

Gold stays on the defensive on Wednesday, trading around $4,440 per troy ounce after snapping a three-day winning streak. The rally appears to have stalled near the $4,500 area, as a modest uptick in ...

Groceries, Housing, Utilities, Healthcare and Transportation Now Difficult to Afford for Nearly Half of Americans: Poll

Groceries, Housing, Utilities, Healthcare and Transportation Now Difficult to Afford for Nearly Half of Americans: Poll – The Daily Hodl ...

GBP/USD likely to range-trade between 1.3470 and 1.3535

Pound Sterling flattens against US Dollar ahead of key US data releases The Pound Sterling (GBP) edges lower near 1.3490 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday. T...

GameStop awards CEO Cohen $3.54B performance-based stock options

GameStop, a U.S.-based gaming retailer, has announced giving its CEO, Ryan Cohen, performance-based stock options. The award will serve as an incentive to motivate the CEO to create long-term value fo...

NZD/USD rises on weaker US ADP data, eyes on China trade balance

NZD/USD trades around 0.5790 on Wednesday at the time of writing, up 0.10% on the day, supported by a mix of macroeconomic factors despite a mixed flow of news from the United States (US). The New Zea...

Trillions in Assets Could Move On-Chain by the 2030s, Deutsche Bank Predicts

Blockchain Tokenized capital markets are moving from experiment to long-term strategy, according to new research from Deutsche Bank, which argues that blockchain-based issuance and settlement could be...

Carney to seek stronger China ties with Xi Jinping amid Trump tariff‑linked economic drag

Mark Carney is flying to China next week to sit down with President Xi Jinping to get trade talks going again and try to pull Canada out of the economic pressure cooker Trump created. This will be the...

China’s Ministry of Commerce probes Japanese semiconductor chemical for dumping

China opened an anti-dumping probe into dichlorosilane imports from Japan, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce. The case was triggered by an application filed by Tangshan Sanfu Elec...

JPY outperforms G10 in quiet trade – Scotiabank

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is modestly stronger against the dollar, outperforming most G10 peers as Japanese bond yields pause their recent rise. With momentum neutral and services PMI offering only modes...

GBP/USD consolidates near 1.3500 – Scotiabank

The Pound Sterling (GBP) is trading flat against the US Dollar (USD), consolidating around 1.3500 as weak construction PMI data fails to generate a market reaction. While the broader trend remains bul...

American Airlines keeps frequent flyer status requirements the same

Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images American Airlines said Wednesday that it will keep the spending requirements to earn elite frequent flyer status in 2027 steady for a third consecutive ye...

EUR holds steady in quiet trade ahead of NA session – Scotiabank

The Euro (EUR) is steady, entering Wednesday’s NA session unchanged vs. the US Dollar (USD) in an overall quiet market. The EUR’s range since June has been flat, and its latest pullback has been drive...

Alaska Airlines buys over 100 Boeing 737-10 jets in carrier’s biggest order

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 departs Los Angeles International Airport en route to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Sept. 19, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Alaska Airlines is buying more than 100 B...

CAD steadies near 1.38 as USD sets the tone – Scotiabank

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) drifted a little lower in quiet overnight trade but appears to have steadied around 1.38 ahead of the North American open. Trends continue to reflect the broader tone of the ...

USD range-bound near 100-DMA as volatility lurks – Scotiabank

The US Dollar (USD) is little changed on the session. A minor recovery in the Dollar Index (DXY) yesterday keeps the index in a tight range around the 100-day MA (98.58). Calm, low volatility trading ...

Flow breaks down $3.9M exploit in full post-incident report

Flow published a post-incident report on January 6, 2026, discussing the root cause of its $3.9 million exploit. An attacker exploited a Cadence runtime type confusion vulnerability to forge tokens. F...

Buyers remain in control despite near-term consolidation

The British Pound (GBP) ticks lower against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, extending losses for a second straight day. At the time of writing, GBP/JPY trades around the 211.00 psychological mark...

XRP Price Falls 6% as WisdomTree Exits XRP ETF Race

Key Insights: XRP price has plunged more than 6% to $2.24 over the last 24 hours. WisdomTree files with the U.S. SEC to withdraw its spot XRP ETF filing. XRP price fell amid liquidations on major exch...

ADP jobs data shows tepid growth for December as mortgage rates fall to sub‑7% lows

The average US mortgage rate for a 30-year mortgage dropped to 6.25%, the lowest it’s been since September, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Wednesday. The report s...

JPMorgan won’t use controversial proxy advisors for shareholder votes

Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. Nov. 6, 2025. Marco Bello | Reuters JPM...