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AUD/USD is on the defensive below 0.6700 in the Asian session on Monday as investors remain risk-averse following the geopolitical fallout between the US and Venezuela over the weekend. Markets look forward to the new year, with weak China's RatingDog Services PMI data adding to the caution. 

Gold holds sizeable gains near $4,400 in the Asian trading hours on Monday. The traditional safe-haven metal capitalizes on escalating geopolitical risks after the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Traders will closely monitor developments surrounding the US seizure of Maduro and await the US ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index data later on Monday. 

USD/JPY holds its latest uptick near 157.00 in Asian on Monday. The pair gains ground as the US Dollar finds fresh haven demand in the face of the weekend's United States' capture of Venezuela, which keeps investors on edge and fuels a flight to safety across the board. 

Next week is important for U.S. markets. We get key economic data that can move stocks, bonds, and the dollar. The main reports are ISM Manufacturing, ISM Services, Building Permits, and Non-Farm Payrolls. Traders will watch these closely.

After a year marked by global economic resilience and ending on a note of optimism, 2026 looks promising and could be a year of solid economic performance. In our baseline scenario, we expect most of the supportive factors at work in 2025 to continue to play a role in 2026.