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Russia’s largest Palladium producer sees platinum deficit this year – Commerzbank
Russia’s largest Palladium producer sees platinum deficit this year – Commerzbank
Russia’s top Palladium producer expects a notable supply deficit for Platinum in 2025, while Palladium remains mostly balanced, highlighting diverging market views compared with the World Platinum Investment Council’s forecasts, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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Platinum hits $1,800, highest since 2011 – Commerzbank
Platinum hits $1,800, highest since 2011 – Commerzbank
Platinum and Palladium prices rose sharply this week, driven by record-high Silver and Gold levels and prospects of increased demand from the European automotive sector following indications of a softer 2035 combustion engine ban, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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JPY strengthens ahead of BOJ rate decision – BBH
JPY strengthens ahead of BOJ rate decision – BBH
The Japanese Yen (JPY) gained against most major currencies as markets anticipate the Bank of Japan’s first rate hike since January, with PMI data showing modest growth and investors looking for clues on the central bank’s policy normalization path, BBH FX analysts report.
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Gold retreats below $4,300 ahead of US jobs data – Commerzbank
Gold retreats below $4,300 ahead of US jobs data – Commerzbank
Gold dipped below $4,300 per ounce as investors awaited today’s US labor market data, with weaker-than-expected figures likely to support prices, while stronger results could trigger volatility by shifting Fed policy expectations, Commerzbank's Head of FX and Commodity Research Thu Lan Nguyen notes.
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GBP shows strength amid mixed UK data – BBH
GBP shows strength amid mixed UK data – BBH
The Pound Sterling (GBP) outperformed as UK labor market conditions eased and the December PMI signaled firmer private sector growth, while markets fully priced in an upcoming Bank of England rate cut, BBH FX analysts report.
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China Crude imports surge in November – Commerzbank
China Crude imports surge in November – Commerzbank
China imported far more Crude than needed in November, adding to strategic reserves and helping prevent a sharper drop in global Oil prices, though the sustainability of this trend remains uncertain, Commerzbank's FX analyst Michael Pfister notes.
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EUR/USD near highest level since early October – BBH
EUR/USD near highest level since early October – BBH
EUR/USD is trading near its highest level since October 1 as Eurozone PMI data showed a modest slowdown, while German ZEW expectations improved sharply.
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Why Bitcoin Is Going Down Today? BTC Price Falls 4 Days Straight and Targets 2025 Lows at $74K
Why Bitcoin Is Going Down Today? BTC Price Falls 4 Days Straight and Targets 2025 Lows at $74K
Bitcoin ( BTC ) price fell to $85,266 today (Tuesday), December 16, 2025, declining 2.06% from the previous day and extending its losing streak to four consecutive sessions.
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Chinese Crude Oil Processing Edges Up 4% Y/Y in November – Commerzbank
Chinese Crude Oil Processing Edges Up 4% Y/Y in November – Commerzbank
China’s refineries processed 60.83 million tons of Crude Oil in November, up 4% from a year ago but slightly below October’s daily rate. Stronger output at independent refineries offset slower production at state-owned facilities due to maintenance.
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USD trades heavy ahead of November NFP release – BBH
USD trades heavy ahead of November NFP release – BBH
US Dollar (USD) is trading heavy near the middle of its June-December range. USD is set for a choppy trading day as key US data hit the wire. US November nonfarm payrolls (NFP) comes today, BBH FX analysts report.
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Gold under pressure as traders brace for delayed US NFP release
Gold under pressure as traders brace for delayed US NFP release
Gold (XAU/USD) trades on the back foot on Tuesday as traders trim exposure ahead of a heavy US economic data docket that could reshape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy path into 2026.
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XDC Network’s Saloi Benbaha Honored at House of Lords for Blockchain Leadership
XDC Network’s Saloi Benbaha Honored at House of Lords for Blockchain Leadership
Saloi Benbaha, Head of XDC Network Enterprise Alliance & Ventures received the Policy Pioneer Award at the Digital Assets Global Forum's 100 Commonwealth Impact Leaders Dinner, held at the UK H...
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Long stocks and gold are the most crowded trades according to BofA's survey
Long stocks and gold are the most crowded trades according to BofA's survey
The latest findings from the Bank of America Fund Manager Survey show long Mag 7 and gold as the most crowded trades driven by "run it hot" policy expectations
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So Much Paperwork That CySEC Needs Another Building
So Much Paperwork That CySEC Needs Another Building
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a call for expressions of interest to lease additional office space in Nicosia to accommodate part of its staff, according to a notice publi...
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Oil: Brent Crude falls below $60 for first time in over seven months – Commerzbank
Oil: Brent Crude falls below $60 for first time in over seven months – Commerzbank
Brent Crude fell below $60 per barrel this morning, marking the lowest level in more than seven months, while WTI closed at its weakest since February 2021.
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DXY: US NFP report might shift Fed rate expectations – MUFG
DXY: US NFP report might shift Fed rate expectations – MUFG
Today’s nonfarm payrolls report is set to influence market expectations for the Fed’s January meeting.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD slumps to near $4,270, US NFP takes centre stage
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD slumps to near $4,270, US NFP takes centre stage
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades 0.6% lower to near $4,270 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The yellow metal faces intense selling pressure as profit-booking kicks in after revisiting the all-time high above $4,350.
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GBP softens as BoE rate cut looms – MUFG
GBP softens as BoE rate cut looms – MUFG
The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakened at the start of the week, pushing EUR/GBP closer to 0.8800.
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The Winklevoss Twins Just Launched Gemini Predictions in the US
The Winklevoss Twins Just Launched Gemini Predictions in the US
Gemini started offering prediction markets across the United States this week, capping a five-year effort to secure federal approval and entering a sector that has drawn billions in trading volume ...
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USD/JPY dips ahead of expected BOJ hike – OCBC
USD/JPY dips ahead of expected BOJ hike – OCBC
USD/JPY softened as UST yields slipped, with the market largely pricing in a 25bp Bank of Japan (BOJ) hike this Friday and another in 2026.
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USDINR Technical Analysis: Key resistance reached, US NFP in focus next
USDINR Technical Analysis: Key resistance reached, US NFP in focus next
The USDINR pair reached the key resistance around the 91.00 handle, where we have the upper bound of the rising channel. What's next?
DXY: Fed officials signal preparedness for faster easing – OCBC
DXY: Fed officials signal preparedness for faster easing – OCBC
Fed officials highlighted the need for flexibility in monetary policy, with Miran cautioning that labor market weakness can emerge rapidly and Williams noting that policy is well positioned after last week’s rate cut.
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CNY gains 0.9% in November on trade-weighted basis – Commerzbank
CNY gains 0.9% in November on trade-weighted basis – Commerzbank
The Chinese Yuan (CNY) continued its steady appreciation, supported by a weaker US Dollar (USD), with USD/CNY falling to 7.0471. Banking sector foreign currency reserves rose further, reflecting efforts to moderate the pace of CNY gains while maintaining a high trade surplus.
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Eurozone ZEW Survey rises significantly to 33.7 in December vs. 26.3 estimates
Eurozone ZEW Survey rises significantly to 33.7 in December vs. 26.3 estimates
Eurozone ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment jumps sharply to 33.7 in December. The sentiment indicator was expected to increase slightly to 26.3 from 25.0 in November.
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USD/CNH approaches 7.00 despite weak Chinese data – ING
USD/CNH approaches 7.00 despite weak Chinese data – ING
USD/CNH nears 7.00, despite disappointing Chinese activity data.
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NZD: NZ food prices fall, but inflation remains elevated – Commerzbank
NZD: NZ food prices fall, but inflation remains elevated – Commerzbank
Food prices in New Zealand fell by 0.4% in November compared with the previous month. However, they are still 4.4% higher than a year ago and therefore continue to pose a problem for the central bank.
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USD: US NFP release in focus for today – ING
USD: US NFP release in focus for today – ING
The highlight of today's session will be the 1430CET release of the delayed NFP jobs report. We will receive job hiring updates for both October and November, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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JPY: Tankan reinforces case for BoJ rate hike – Commerzbank
JPY: Tankan reinforces case for BoJ rate hike – Commerzbank
The flash estimates for the Japanese purchasing managers' indices were somewhat weaker this morning than in the previous month. However, at 51.5, the composite PMI remained in expansionary territory.
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Major currencies little changed, eyes on US data
Major currencies little changed, eyes on US data
Not a whole lot taking place in the FX space so far today
UK flash Composite PMI rises to 52.1, beats 51.4 estimates
UK flash Composite PMI rises to 52.1, beats 51.4 estimates
United Kingdom’s (UK) preliminary S&P Global Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) comes in higher at 52.1 compared to expectations of 51.4 and the November's reading of 51.2. The Services and the Manufacturing PMI jumps to 52.1 and 51.2, respectively.
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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $63.15 per troy ounce, down 1.41% from the $64.06 it cost on Monday.
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USD/CNH breaks lower as downtrend accelerates – Société Générale
USD/CNH breaks lower as downtrend accelerates – Société Générale
USD/CNH has extended its decline after breaking below the lower boundary of a multi-month descending channel, reinforcing the broader bearish trend, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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Oil: Ceasefire hopes push Brent to six-month low – ING
Oil: Ceasefire hopes push Brent to six-month low – ING
Renewed optimism over a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire weighed on the Oil market yesterday. ICE Brent settled a little more than 0.9% lower, leaving it at $60.56/bbl -- the lowest close since May.
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United Fintech Scores Sixth Backer Days After Barclays Deal
United Fintech Scores Sixth Backer Days After Barclays Deal
United Fintech has accepted a minority investment from Dansk Vækstkapital, marking the fintech infrastructure provider's sixth institutional investor and second addition to its shareholder roster t...
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USD: Unusual Tuesday release for US jobs report – Commerzbank
USD: Unusual Tuesday release for US jobs report – Commerzbank
The US labour market report breaks with tradition by landing on a Tuesday, but expectations are modest, with job growth seen at just 50k and little change in unemployment.
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USD/CNH stays heavy despite weak China data – OCBC
USD/CNH stays heavy despite weak China data – OCBC
USD/CNH remains under pressure even as China’s activity data disappoints, with a fresh multi-month low in the daily fixing reinforcing a gradual RMB appreciation bias.
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