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EUR/JPY tests two-week lows at 183.30 amid generalised Euro weakness
The Euro has opened the first full week of 2026 in a weak tone and is trading lower against a somewhat firmer Japanese Yen. The pair accelerated its reversal from Friday’s highs, at 184.40, and is testing the bottom of the last two-week trading range, at 183.30, at the time of writing.
AUD/USD declines to near 0.6670 as Australian Dollar weakens on sour market mood
The AUD/USD pair is down 0.26% to near 0.6670 during the European trading session on Monday. The Aussie pair is under pressure as the Australian Dollar (AUD) underperforms its peers amid a risk-off market mood.
Dow Jones futures steady ahead of US ISM Manufacturing PMI
Dow Jones futures inch higher 0.06% to trade near 48,650 during the European session on Monday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also gained, edging higher 0.14% and 0.38% to near 6,910 and 25,480, respectively.
Gold builds on its steady intraday ascent amid geopolitical risks and Fed rate cut bets
Gold (XAU/USD) continues to scale higher through the first half of the European session on Monday and climbs to a four-day high, around the $4,430-4,431 region in the last hour amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.
Pound Sterling drops as US raids on Venezuela sours market sentiment
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces selling pressure against its safe-haven currency peers, outperforming risky ones at the start of the week.
USD/INR gains further as Trump threatens further tariffs on India
The Indian Rupee (INR) slides to a fresh almost two-week low against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday.
EUR/USD dives further as US Dollar rallies ahead of a data-packed week
EUR/USD has opened the week on the same soft tone that closed the previous one. The pair trades at four-week lows of 1.1690 at the time of writing, with traders trying to look ahead to the US intervention in Venezuela into a slew of key US macroeconomic releases due later in the week.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Resistance at 211.50 keeps holding the Pound
The Sterling has failed, once again, to break above the resistance area at 211.50, where it was capped on December 22 and 26, and is trading lower on Monday. Technical indicators hint at a weaker bullish momentum, although the pair has not shown a clear sign of a trend shift as of yet.
Spain Unemployment Change: -17K (December) vs -18.805K
Spain Unemployment Change: -17K (December) vs -18.805K
USD/CHF holds ground near 0.7950 as Swiss Real Retail Sales miss forecasts
USD/CHF remains firm following the weaker-than-expected Swiss Real Retail Sales, which rose 2.3% year-over-year in November, falling short of the expected 2.9% but coming above the prior 2.2% increase (revised from 2.7% increase).
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $72.50 due to bullish bias
Silver price (XAG/USD) gains nearly 4%, trading around $75.50 during the European hours on Monday. The technical analysis of the daily chart timeframe suggests the price of the precious metal remains within an ascending channel pattern, suggesting a persistent bullish bias.
Switzerland Real Retail Sales (YoY) registered at 2.3%, below expectations (2.9%) in November
Switzerland Real Retail Sales (YoY) registered at 2.3%, below expectations (2.9%) in November
Forex Today: US Dollar extends recovery as markets react to US strike on Venezuela
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Japanese Yen recovers slightly from two-week low against USD; upside seems limited
The Japanese Yen (JPY) recovers slightly from a nearly two-week low, touched against a broadly firmer US Dollar (USD) earlier this Monday, though retains its negative bias heading into the European session.
Turkey Consumer Price Index (MoM) came in at 0.89% below forecasts (0.98%) in December
Turkey Consumer Price Index (MoM) came in at 0.89% below forecasts (0.98%) in December
Australian Dollar dips as US Dollar gains ahead of ISM PMI
The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds losses against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of China’s RatingDog Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) on Monday, which declined to 52.0 in December from 52.1 in November.
Turkey Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 30.89%, below expectations (31%) in December
Turkey Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 30.89%, below expectations (31%) in December
USD/CAD gathers strength above 1.3750 ahead of US ISM Manufacturing PMI report
The USD/CAD pair edges higher to near 1.3770 during the early European session on Monday. Nonetheless, a rise in crude oil prices following the United States’ (US) capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro could lift the commodity-linked Loonie against the US Dollar (USD).
NZD/USD loses ground to near 0.5750 on Venezuela raid, geopolitical risks
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 0.5755 during the early European session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) on the global flight to safety, bolstered by rising geopolitical tensions.
Netherlands, The Retail Sales (YoY): 3.9% (November) vs 3.1%
Netherlands, The Retail Sales (YoY): 3.9% (November) vs 3.1%
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