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Weekly Recap: Dollar Weakness, Gold Rally, and U.S. Stocks in Positive Territory Awaiting New Catalysts

As 2025 draws to a close, global markets continued to move with notable caution amid holiday-related low liquidity, with investors monitoring the performance of various assets before transitioning into 2026. The markets in the last week (December 22–26) displayed a balance between optimism over strong annual performance and caution regarding …

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Wall Street Wraps Up a Volatile Year on a High Note as ‘Santa Claus Rally’ Takes Hold

U.S. stocks closed out the post-Christmas holiday week on steady footing, managing to secure solid weekly gains as Wall Street officially entered the so-called “Santa Claus rally” period. While trading volumes thinned toward year-end, investor sentiment remained broadly constructive, supported by resilient equity performance, record-setting moves in precious metals, and …

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Greenback on the Defensive: Why Strong U.S. Growth Can’t Stem the Dollar’s 2026 Slide

The U.S. dollar extended its downward trajectory during Friday’s Wall Street session, as a confluence of bearish pressures continues to dictate market sentiment. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of major peers, sustained significant weekly losses. The index shed approximately 0.1% on Friday, bringing …

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Trump’s Tariffs in Question: The Key FAQs Shaping the 2026 Trade Outlook

As the United States heads toward 2026, President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy remains one of the most debated pillars of economic policy. From soaring import duties and legal battles to hints of relief and talk of rebate checks, the picture is complex and fast-moving. Below is a clean, FAQ-themed guide …

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One Cut or Many? The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Policy Path Explained in FAQs

As the U.S. economy moves into 2026, investors, businesses, and policymakers are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Based on the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) December 2025 Summary of Economic Projections, the central bank is signaling a cautious approach to monetary easing, shaped by resilient growth, lingering inflation …

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Dollar Hovers Near 12-Week Lows as Year-End Trading Stays Muted; Yen Steady After Tokyo Inflation Data

Most major currencies traded in tight ranges on Friday amid thin year-end market conditions, while the U.S. dollar hovered near 12-week lows as investors weighed softer U.S. rate expectations and a fresh batch of Japanese economic data. Liquidity remained light across Asian and European FX sessions, with many market participants …

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Oil Prices Edge Higher as U.S. Tightens Pressure on Venezuelan Exports, Nigeria Airstrikes Add to Geopolitical Risk

Oil prices inched higher on Friday, supported by renewed geopolitical tensions and targeted U.S. policy moves that heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions, even as the broader market remains on track for its steepest annual decline in four years. Brent crude futures rose 0.1% to $62.29 a barrel by 06:06 …

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Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Japan’s TOPIX Hits Record; Investors Eye Tokyo Inflation, Factory Output

Most Asian equity markets advanced in thin year-end trading on Friday, with Japan’s TOPIX index surging to a record high as investors assessed a fresh batch of economic data from Tokyo. Activity across the region remained subdued, with several major markets — including Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong — …

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