When are the China’s CPI, PPI and how could they affect AUD/USD?
The National Bureau of Statistics of China will publish its data for November at 01.30 GMT. AUD/USD trades on a positive note on the day in the lead up to China’s CPI, PPI data. The pair edges higher after the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to hold its Official Cash Rate steady at 3.6% following the conclusion of the December monetary policy meeting on Tuesday.
USD/JPY rises to two-week highs near 157.00 on robust US jobs data, Fed rate decision in focus
The USD/JPY pair climbs to two-week highs near 156.90 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The stronger US jobs data provide some support to the US Dollar against the Japanese Yen. All eyes will be on the US Federal Reserve interest rate decision later on Wednesday.
Gold comfortable above $4,200
Gold is still holding a positive tone around the $4,200 zone per troy ounce on Tuesday, though it’s starting to lose a bit of steam as the US Dollar finds support from stronger-than-expected jobs data. Even so, markets remain confident the Fed will move ahead with a rate cut on Wednesday, which ultimately lends support to the yellow metal.
Ethereum: Whales accumulate ETH ahead of Fed meeting
Ethereum is up 6% on Tuesday following increased whale buying activity and President Donald Trump's remarks concerning the next Federal Reserve Chair.
DEEPER DIVE
Global economic outlook 2026: Financial system risk, trade, public debt
The global and European economies have been resilient in recent years even accounting for the modest global slowdown of 2025. But risks for the recovery are rising, underscoring a negative medium-run global macro and credit outlook.
Is Silver expensive?
Silver prices are surging toward $60 an ounce. The white metal finally broke out to new all-time highs two months ago -- at least without adjusting for inflation.
Resilience, inflation and debt: Three calls for the global economy
The global economy has shown remarkable resilience to various unprecedented shocks, but inflation never truly goes away. And might 2026 be the year radical measures need to be taken on debt sustainability?
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP trade under pressure amid mixed technical signals
Bitcoin is trading above $90,000 at the time of writing on Tuesday amid sticky risk-off sentiment in the broader crypto market. Altcoins, including Ethereum and Ripple, are paring losses, holding above key support levels.
Bitcoin steadies above $90,000 as Fed rate-cut optimism lifts market sentiment
Bitcoin price holds above $90,000 on Tuesday after finding support around this key level. Firm expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates on Wednesday boosts investors' appetite for riskier assets such as BTC.
Pepe stalls as on-chain, derivatives data flash bullish signals
Pepe (PEPE) trades in the red on Tuesday after failing to secure a daily close above the $0.00000500 psychological level on Monday. The technical outlook remains mixed as the meme coin consolidates.
STOCKS
AI without the bubble: A strategic lens for 2026
As we step into 2026, the conversation around AI is shifting. The question is no longer whether AI investment will continue—global capex plans, data-centre buildouts and electrification needs suggest it will—but how to participate without getting caught in the frothier corners of the market.
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?
The Nasdaq 100 spent the past few sessions recovering strongly from its November lows, rebounding from 24,307 and climbing back into the 25,100–25,150 mid-range zone. While the candles look convincing, the broader picture reveals a different story: the index remains trapped inside a 4H range structure.
WEEKLY FORECAST
EUR/USD: Bulls pray for a dovish Fed Premium
EUR/USD has finally taken a breather after a pretty energetic climb. The pair broke above 1.1680 in the second half of the week, reaching its highest levels in around two months before running into some selling pressure.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling retains bullish bias ahead of Fed verdict Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) recovery gathered steam against the US Dollar (USD), driving GBP/USD to fresh five-week highs above the 1.3350 level.
Gold: Bullish momentum fades despite broad USD weakness Premium
After rising more than 3.5% in the previous week, Gold (XAU/USD) has entered a consolidation phase and fluctuated at around $4,200.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP pare gains despite increasing hopes of upcoming Fed rate cut
Bitcoin (BTC) is steadying above $91,000 at the time of writing on Friday. Resistance at $94,150 capped recovery on Wednesday, but in the meantime, bulls have contained downside risks above $90,000.
US Dollar: The Fed will make it… or break it Premium
Despite the humble recovery seen in the latter part of the week, the US Dollar Index (DXY) remained well on the defensive, breaking below its 99.00 support to clinch new multi-week troughs. The move has also breached its critical 200-day SMA around 99.50, potentially leading to further losses in the short term.
Week ahead – Rate cut or market shock? The Fed decides
Fed rate cut widely expected; dot plot and overall meeting rhetoric also matter. Risk appetite is supported by Fed rate cut expectations; cryptos show signs of life. RBA, BoC and SNB also meet; chances of surprises are relatively low.
EDUCATION
The handshake economy
When an Italian shakes your hand, something different happens. This isn't just a cultural habit. It's an art form that's disappearing from the modern tech driven societies, and with it, we're losing something fundamental about what it means to be a person both in business and in life.
How AI is redefining market prediction
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping financial markets, but not simply by producing better forecasts. The real transformation lies in how AI is changing our understanding of market intelligence itself.
PRESS RELEASES
Experience AI-powered trading with OneRoyal
Financial service providers have been using algorithmic trading and automation tools for decades. Artificial intelligence (AI), with its capability to process large amounts of data and provide actionable insights, is likely to take trading to a whole new level.
Bid farewell to "passive holding": Eden Miner launches AI-driven cloud hashrate, creating a new paradigm for "fixed income" in crypto
Eden Miner, a well-known cloud computing power service provider (operating steadily since 2021), recently released a new service standard aimed at reconstructing uncertain mining output through AI technology into predictable, settleable, and accessible "fixed income" products.
Beware of the bears: Is the crypto momentum at risk?
The 2025 crypto market is a story in two parts. The year opened with strength: a broad-based rally pushed prices higher, supported by real-world asset tokenization and a surge in stablecoin activity.