US big caps see little appetite, Nikkei fueled by Yen [Video]

Those glued to their screens, hoping for Santa’s arrival, were left disappointed. The major US indices weren’t in good shape yesterday even after a mixed bag of US jobs data. The major US equity indices were softer as Bitcoin gave back Xmas day gains.

In China, equities are better bid since Chinese authorities pledge on Tuesday to sell a record amount of 3 trillion yuan worth of special treasury bonds next year to give support to the economy. In Japan, the Nikkei index surged past the 40’000 mark on the back of a weakening yen as the bears are out and selling the yen since the Bank of Japan (BoJ) bypassed a rate hike earlier this month.

Elsewhere, in the FX, the US dollar index was mostly steady this week. The EURUSD is under pressure on French political uncertainties. Across the Channel, hope that 2025 will bring good health to the UK economy - ideally with improved relations with once-loved and cherished ones - persists, but the path remains shaky.

In energy, the barrel makes an attempt above the 50-DMA, but remains topped by offers before reaching the 100-DMA – which currently stands near the $71.30pb level.