US Dollar (USD) is trading heavy near the middle of its June-December range. USD is set for a choppy trading day as key US data hit the wire. US November nonfarm payrolls (NFP) comes today, BBH FX ana...
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Gold under pressure as traders brace for delayed US NFP release
Gold (XAU/USD) trades on the back foot on Tuesday as traders trim exposure ahead of a heavy US economic data docket that could reshape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy path...
China greenlights its first two “hands-off” vehicles
Beijing has approved China’s first two passenger cars that can drive themselves in limited situations, a move seen as a careful step towards hands-off driving in the world’s biggest car market. The de...
Brent Crude falls below $60 for first time in over seven months – Commerzbank
Brent Crude fell below $60 per barrel this morning, marking the lowest level in more than seven months, while WTI closed at its weakest since February 2021. Optimism over a potential Ukraine ceasefire...
Kraft Heinz taps Steve Cahillane as CEO ahead of breakup
Kraft Heinz announced plans to split into two separately traded companies, reversing its 2015 megamerger, which was orchestrated by billionaire investor Warren Buffett. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images ...
US NFP report might shift Fed rate expectations – MUFG
Today’s nonfarm payrolls report is set to influence market expectations for the Fed’s January meeting. With New York Fed President Williams expecting slower hiring and heightened downside risks to emp...
Visa partners with Circle to bring USDC settlement to U.S. banks like Cross River and Lead Bank
Visa is pushing stablecoin settlement into the U.S. banking system, and it is doing it with USDC, Circle, and two early banking partners, Cross River Bank and Lead Bank. Visa will settle transactions ...
Insurers help policyholders mitigate risk as catastrophe losses rise
Climate catastrophes like wildfires and severe storms have become more frequent and damaging in the U.S., accounting for 83% of the estimated global insured losses of $107 billion in 2025, according t...
XAU/USD slumps to near $4,270, US NFP takes centre stage
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades 0.6% lower to near $4,270 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The yellow metal faces intense selling pressure as profit-booking kicks in after revisiting the al...
HYPE Plunges Over 9% Amid Liquidations and ETF Delays
Key Highlights: Hyperliquid’s native token $HYPE is down by 9% today, December 16, 2025. The main reasons for this plunge include massive leveraged liquidations, delay in rolling out of ETF product an...
Strong holiday sales defy weak consumer sentiment
Shoppers carry Macy’s bags outside of Macy’s flagship store on Black Friday in New York, US, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Adam Gray | Bloomberg | Getty Images Andre Lewis said he’s R...
GBP softens as BoE rate cut looms – MUFG
The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakened at the start of the week, pushing EUR/GBP closer to 0.8800. With slowing UK growth, softening inflation, and easing labor market conditions, markets anticipate a Bank...
Frontier Airlines replaces CEO Barry Biffle with carrier’s president
Barry Biffle, president and CEO of Frontier Airlines, prior to a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights hearing in Washington, Sept. 30, 2025. Kent Nishimur...
USD/JPY dips ahead of expected BOJ hike – OCBC
USD/JPY softened as UST yields slipped, with the market largely pricing in a 25bp Bank of Japan (BOJ) hike this Friday and another in 2026. Tankan data showed sentiment at large manufacturers improvin...
Top 3 quantum computing stocks for 2026
Quantum computing is entering a more consequential phase as the industry moves toward 2026. In this case, after years of heavy research spending and experimental deployments, the focus is shifting to...
BofA survey finds money managers ultra‑bullish on growth, stocks and commodities for 2026
Money managers are heading into the new year with loud confidence on economic growth, stocks and commodities, and the latest BofA survey shows just how far that optimism goes. The poll puts investor s...
Fed officials signal preparedness for faster easing – OCBC
Fed officials highlighted the need for flexibility in monetary policy, with Miran cautioning that labor market weakness can emerge rapidly and Williams noting that policy is well positioned after last...
Pump.fun and Solana face long legal battle as class action lawsuit proceeds
Judge Colleen McMahon has issued an order to grant plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Pump.fun and Solana leave to file a second amended complaint (SAC). This development comes after the plaintiffs fil...
CNY gains 0.9% in November on trade-weighted basis – Commerzbank
The Chinese Yuan (CNY) continued its steady appreciation, supported by a weaker US Dollar (USD), with USD/CNY falling to 7.0471. Banking sector foreign currency reserves rose further, reflecting effor...
Eurozone ZEW Survey rises significantly to 33.7 in December vs. 26.3 estimates
Eurozone ZEW Survey – Economic Sentiment jumps sharply to 33.7 in December. The sentiment indicator was expected to increase slightly to 26.3 from 25.0 in November. The German ZEW Survey –...
USD/CNH approaches 7.00 despite weak Chinese data – ING
USD/CNH nears 7.00, despite disappointing Chinese activity data. Analysts note a rare setup with the PBoC fixing USD/CNY above model estimates, signaling a gradual approach to renminbi appreciation, w...
Cryptocurrency will never be money in Russia, says head of key finance committee
Russia will not recognize cryptocurrencies as legal tender, according to the chairman of an important parliamentary committee. The statement comes amid efforts to properly regulate investments in cryp...
Lending startup backed by Altman, JPMorgan teams up with Amazon
Slope, a lending startup that uses artificial intelligence to vet businesses, is partnering with Amazon starting Tuesday to provide a reusable line of credit to Amazon sellers, backed by a JPMorgan Ch...
NZ food prices fall, but inflation remains elevated – Commerzbank
Food prices in New Zealand fell by 0.4% in November compared with the previous month. However, they are still 4.4% higher than a year ago and therefore continue to pose a problem for the central bank....
Pi Network Price Consolidates While Analysts Watch the Next Move
Altcoins For Pi Network, the conversation has quietly changed. Instead of debating whether higher prices are possible, market participants are increasingly focused on when the next meaningful repricin...
Taiwan debates local currency stablecoin for cheaper cross border trade
Taiwan is preparing to allow stablecoins into its financial system and plans to limit early issuance to banks. As policymakers move closer to formal legislation, a key question has emerged. Should reg...
US NFP release in focus for today – ING
The highlight of today’s session will be the 1430CET release of the delayed NFP jobs report. We will receive job hiring updates for both October and November, ING’s FX analyst Chris Turner...
Earn Everyday With Zero Knowledge Proof’s Proof Pods Priced $249, While Hyperliquid & XRP Wait For Breakouts
Crypto Projects Discover how Zero Knowledge Proof turns quiet markets into active earnings with Proof Pods priced at $249 while Hyperliquid and XRP remain stuck waiting for breakouts. The crypto marke...
S&P 500 futures slip to range lows, bulls must defend 6,822/6,761 or 6,695 in play
Price is pressing the range floor on the intraday chart while the daily structure still leans lower. We outline the key levels that would confirm continuation or trigger a squeeze. Context ES has spen...
Binance’s Zhao announces new prediction markets on BNB Chain
BNB Chain is catching up with the prediction markets trend. Binance’s founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao recently mentioned a new prediction market launching on BNB Chain. Probable emerged as...
Tankan reinforces case for BoJ rate hike – Commerzbank
The flash estimates for the Japanese purchasing managers’ indices were somewhat weaker this morning than in the previous month. However, at 51.5, the composite PMI remained in expansionary terri...
Coalition of developers calls on EU regulators to enforce Apple fee laws amid DMA row
A coalition of twenty developers and consumer groups is demanding that EU regulators step in and force Apple to follow the Digital Markets Act after months of complaints about fees that hit European d...