Market Update

Yen Gains Momentum on Firmer Policy OutlookThe euro slipped against the Japanese yen at the start of the week, with the EUR/JPY pair moving lower as investors reacted to contrasting policy signals from Japan and the euro area. The move reflects renewed demand for the yen, while the euro found …

Germany is heading into 2026 with rising concerns over jobs as its prolonged economic slowdown continues to weigh on businesses. A broad survey of business groups shows that many expect workforce reductions next year, while only a limited number plan to hire. Employment levels across much of the economy are …

Oil prices edged higher in European trading on Monday, recovering some ground after sharp losses in the previous session, as U.S.-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine failed to produce a decisive breakthrough. However, expectations of a potential supply surplus heading into 2026 continued to cap gains. By 05:25 …

Bitcoin traded higher near the closely watched $90,000 level on Monday after briefly moving above it earlier in the session, but the cryptocurrency once again failed to sustain momentum beyond that threshold — mirroring several unsuccessful rebound attempts seen throughout December. By 02:07 ET (07:07 GMT), the world’s largest cryptocurrency …

U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Sunday evening, as investors approached another holiday-shortened trading week with caution following a strong year-end rally in equities. By 20:24 ET (01:24 GMT), S&P 500 futures were trading flat near 6,977.0 points, while Nasdaq 100 futures edged down 0.1% to 25,846.75 points. …

Asian stock markets moved in very tight ranges on Monday, as low year end volumes and limited participation kept investors cautious. Even so, expectations of easier United States monetary policy in 2026 continued to support overall sentiment and helped prevent any sharp declines. Wall Street indices finished slightly lower on …

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 …

As 2026 unfolds, cryptocurrencies have moved far beyond the fringes of finance to become a core pillar of U.S. national strategy under Trump’s administration. Under the guidance of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, digital assets are being reframed as the technological fuel required to modernize the American financial system and maintain …

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 …

Following a volatile Christmas session, Bitcoin has settled into a period of quiet stabilization. As of the early hours of December 27, 2025, the digital asset is trading near $87,374, showing a modest gain of 0.09% over the last 24 hours. While the broader monthly trend has been slightly down, …