Market Overview

The euro strengthens on improved business activity and stable policy, while the US dollar weakens amid rate cut prospects and economic vulnerabilities.

The US dollar weakens in December, driven by seasonal trends, policy divergence, and foreign profit repatriation, boosting yen, Aussie, and yuan.

The crypto market rises on institutional moves; Bitcoin rebounds, with uptrend signs emerging. Vanguard, BoA open crypto access for clients.

Hassett may become Fed chair as US rate cuts loom. AI boosts US over Europe; BoJ rate hike raises Treasury concerns.

The S&P 500 is gearing up for one of the best months of the year, Christmas rally and a Fed rate cut.

Euro rises on German inflation; yen strengthens as BoJ eyes rate hike; pound faces pressure after UK budget and capital flight.

Monetary policy divergence is set to favour the yen in 2026, while UK fiscal measures and rate cut expectations impact the pound and US dollar.

The US dollar weakened due to dovish Fed signals and poor data, while rival currencies rose on positive domestic developments.

The pound faces volatility ahead of the UK budget, while US economic weakness and rate cut prospects pressure the dollar and boost the euro.

The US economy is strong, thanks to spending on AI. The Fed is easing interest rates while tightening forecasts, but the Trump factor has not yet played out.

Positive developments in Europe support the euro, while uncertainty in the US and prospects for a rate cut weaken the dollar.

Gold remains resilient despite US dollar strength, central bank buying increases, but a rate cut delay and key price levels risk reversing the trend.