US service sector momentum softened at the end of 2025, with Services PMI finalized at 52.5 in December, down from 54.1 in November and the lowest level in eight months. Composite PMI also eased to 52.7 from 54.2, pointing to slower but still expansionary growth as the year closed. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence

Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves rose US$2.76 billion from a month earlier to hit US$602.55 billion at the end of last month, second only to US$602.94 billion recorded at the end of September, the central bank said yesterday. Department of Foreign Exchange Director-General Eugene Tsai (蔡炯民) said as the US dollar index fell 1.14 percent last

As the GBP/USD chart shows, the pound rose above 1.3560 today — its highest level since September 2025. The pound’s strength may be driven by expectations of a tighter monetary policy from the Bank of England in 2026, which seems reasonable given that inflation has remained above 3% since April 2025. At the same time,

Created on January 06, 2026 The US dollar initially shot higher against the Canadian dollar on Monday, as the US military actions in Venezuela have caused some jitters. USD/CAD The US dollar initially shot higher against the Canadian dollar on Monday, perhaps in reaction to the military operations in Venezuela and the idea that perhaps

Gold (XAU/USD) increased to about $4,440. As the Venezuela crisis introduces geopolitical uncertainty, Written by: Olumide Adesina • Tuesday, January 6, 2026 • 1 min read • Last updated: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Add an article to your Reading List Register now to be able to add articles to your reading list. ” aria-hidden=”true”> Quick

Daily Pivots: (S1) 210.93; (P) 211.39; (R1) 212.27; More… GBP/JPY’s rally resumed by breaking through 211.57 temporary top and intraday bias is back on the upside. Decisive break of 61.8% projection of 184.35 to 205.30 from 199.04 at 211.98 will extend current up trend to 100% projection at 219.99 next. On the downside, break of

Risk appetite has returned decisively, pushing DOW to fresh record highs overnight and drawing Asian markets higher in its wake. The improved tone has spilled into FX, with Australian Dollar emerging as the strongest performer amid renewed risk-on sentiment. The US deposition of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro initially injected caution into markets. However, investor hesitation

The rupee rose 18 paise to 90.12 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday on the back of a weaker greenback and a dip in global crude oil prices. However, US President Donald Trump’s remarks on tariffs on India, FII outflows, and sustained weak sentiments at the domestic equity markets capped sharper gains

Created on January 05, 2026 The 0.79 level has been like a floor in the market. Over time, I think the threat of the Swiss National Bank intervening is a real supportive factor for the US dollar. USD/CHF The US dollar has been all over the place during the trading session here on Friday as

US manufacturing activity weakened further in December, with the ISM PMI slipping from 48.2 to 47.9, undershooting expectations of 48.3. Beneath the headline, details were mixed. Production edged down from 51.4 to 51.0, remaining marginally in expansion, while new orders improved modestly from 47.4 to 47.7. Employment also ticked higher to 44.9 from 44.0, though

The US dollar is starting the new calendar year on a stronger footing with the dollar index on course to increase for the fourth consecutive trading day and hitting a high of 98.796 overnight. The main development over the weekend were the actions taken by the Trump administration to force regime change in Venezuela by

Created on January 05, 2026 The USD/MXN is trading slightly above the 18.00000 level this morning. The currency pair did see some bullish price action emerge early this morning as Forex markets opened. The USD/MXN is back above the 18.00000 level early today. Having spent the better part of last week below the 18.00000 and

At the market open on Monday, 5 January, gold price (XAU/USD) formed a bullish gap. The sharp rise was driven by market reaction to confirmed reports of U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and a forced change of power in Caracas. News of the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special forces pushed gold prices up

Last year saw the misguided attempt at a Mar-a-Lago Accord and Liberation Day in the US cause turbulence and a sharp dollar sell-off in global foreign exchange markets. But with the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank approaching or having reached the end of the rate-cutting cycle, foreign exchange trading should be far less exciting

Forex markets are trading in mixed fashion, with hesitant tone, as investors continue to digest the controversial US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. While geopolitical risk has clearly entered the equation, price action suggests the response is far from a textbook risk-off move. There are visible safe-haven bids flowing into Dollar

Created on January 05, 2026 Gold continues to see a lot of headwinds on rallies, but a lack of volume is the real issue. Gold Gold initially took off to the upside during the trading session on Friday, but as soon as Americans came on board, they crushed it again. At this point in time,

Created on January 05, 2026 My suspicion is we will grind higher, but the speed of it will test your patience in this pair. USDCAD US dollar has been all over the place during the trading session here on Friday as we tested the 1.3750 level. I think a lot of people will be looking

Created on January 05, 2026 My previous BTC/USD signal on 24th December might have produced a losing long trade from the bearish rejection of the resistance level at $87,947. Today’s BTC/USD Signals Risk 0.50% per trade. Trades may only be entered before 5pm Tokyo time Tuesday. Long Trade Ideas Long entry after a bullish price

Image used for representation purpose only., | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee opened weak and declined 4 paise to 90.24 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (January 5, 2026), as geopolitical uncertainties triggered by the U.S. intervention in Venezuela fuelled the demand for the American currency. According to forex traders, the

Written by: Konstantin Kaiser • Monday, January 5, 2026 • 4 min read • Last updated: Monday, January 5, 2026 Add an article to your Reading List Register now to be able to add articles to your reading list. ” aria-hidden=”true”> Quick overview Palladium has rallied over 134% since August 2024, approaching critical resistance at