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UK macro data suggests sterling may struggle through early 2026

The British pound enjoyed a strong 2025, rising roughly 7.5% against the US dollar, yet recent macro releases indicate that under the surface the UK economy is softening, which may limit further appreciation and challenge market consensus on GBP strength.

9 Jan 2026, 08:57

Markets await labour data to define Q1 direction

U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar have remained unusually stable over the past two weeks, reflecting a market that has largely converged on the Federal Reserve’s near-term policy path but is increasingly divided on the outlook for growth and inflation in early 2026. Recent data confirm a gradual cooling in labour demand without signaling a sharp economic downturn, creating a narrow window where neither bullish nor bearish rate narratives dominate.

8 Jan 2026, 08:58

Australia inflation cools, but pressure remains on the RBA

Australia’s inflation slowed to a three-month low in November, offering tentative relief that price pressures are easing. However, inflation remains above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target range, keeping policy tightening firmly on the table. The Australian dollar strengthened to a 15-month high as markets continued to price the risk of another rate hike early next year. While energy and housing costs are cooling.

7 Jan 2026, 09:24

Copper hits fresh all-time high as supply fears and demand trends collide

Copper prices climbed to fresh record highs above $6 per pound as tightening global supply, and strong structural demand converged. Concerns over potential US tariffs on refined metals have disrupted trade flows, while low inventories across major exchanges have left the market vulnerable to shortages. At the same time, demand linked to energy transition projects, data center expansion, and China’s policy support continues to underpin prices.

6 Jan 2026, 09:30

Dollar gains as Fed signals conditional, not committed, easing

The U.S. dollar moved higher at the start of the week, with investors balancing fresh geopolitical developments, a heavy run of economic data, and growing questions around the future path of Federal Reserve policy. While global risks have increased, markets remain focused on whether U.S. data will justify rate cuts later this year or reinforce the Fed’s cautious stance.

5 Jan 2026, 08:47

Venezuelan oil claims clouded as Maduro’s fall reshapes the energy outlook

The fate of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil claimed by foreign companies has been thrown into uncertainty after the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro, reopening questions over ownership, production recovery and the country’s role in global oil markets.

5 Jan 2026, 07:59

Oil ticks higher as OPEC+ holds the line and Venezuela risks stay in play

Crude started 2026 on a firmer note after its steepest annual drop since 2020, with traders balancing expectations for an OPEC+ pause on supply hikes against fresh geopolitical tension spanning Venezuela, the Black Sea and Iran.

2 Jan 2026, 08:48

Fed minutes show officials narrowly split on the December rate cut

Fresh minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December 9–10 meeting show policymakers viewed the decision to cut rates as a close call, with several officials signaling they could have backed no change. The debate is now shifting to how long the Fed should pause as inflation risks remain tilted higher and the data flow is still distorted by shutdown-related gaps.

31 Dec 2025, 11:28

Gold and silver hit fresh records as geopolitics and a weaker dollar fuel the rally

Gold and silver climbed to new all-time highs as geopolitical tensions lifted haven demand and a broad pullback in the US dollar extended what is already a standout year for precious metals.

26 Dec 2025, 08:11

Yen faces pressure amid intervention signals, rate uncertainty, and inflation gap

The current weakness, combined with signals of possible intervention, keeps investors alert to currency market volatility. At the same time, Japan’s interest rate policy remains flexible, with additional hikes possible if economic conditions improve. However, inflation remains below the target level needed to justify aggressive tightening.

23 Dec 2025, 08:21