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US suspends UK tech deal amid wider trade tensions (earlier Financial Times report)
US suspends UK tech deal amid wider trade tensions (earlier Financial Times report)
The suspension highlights rising policy risk around cross-border tech cooperation, potentially weighing on investment sentiment in AI and advanced-technology sectors exposed to geopolitical bargaining.
USD/CAD flattens around 1.3770 ahead of delayed US NFP data
USD/CAD flattens around 1.3770 ahead of delayed US NFP data
The USD/CAD pair trades in a tight range around 1.3775 during the Asian trading session on Tuesday.
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BOC
Inflation
NFP
Japanese Yen remains on the front foot amid rising BoJ rate hike bets and softer risk tone
Japanese Yen remains on the front foot amid rising BoJ rate hike bets and softer risk tone
The Japanese Yen (JPY) climbs to a one-and-a-half-week top against a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD) during the Asian session on Tuesday and seems poised to appreciate further. Market participants seem convinced that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates this week.
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BOJ
Fed
NFP
SEO
Indian rupee fresh record lows on flow pressure
Indian rupee fresh record lows on flow pressure
Continued rupee weakness reinforces downside risks for INR assets near term, with FX moves driven by flows rather than fundamentals, keeping intervention expectations in focus.
WTI declines below $56.50 on potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal
WTI declines below $56.50 on potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $56.35 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The WTI price remains under selling pressure amid renewed signs of optimism surrounding a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
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CBA sees February RBA rate hike as growth runs hot. Citi & NAB also expect February hike.
CBA sees February RBA rate hike as growth runs hot. Citi & NAB also expect February hike.
A February hike would force a sharp repricing at the front end of the rates curve and provide near-term support for the Australian dollar, challenging market assumptions of a prolonged policy pause.
NAB sees RBA hiking twice in 2026, clashing with market expectations for extended hold
NAB sees RBA hiking twice in 2026, clashing with market expectations for extended hold
NAB tiop a February and May interest rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia
China eyes pragmatic 2026 growth target near 5% (while onshore yuan surges higher!)
China eyes pragmatic 2026 growth target near 5% (while onshore yuan surges higher!)
A flexible growth target and early policy easing would support Chinese risk assets and regional growth sentiment, while reinforcing expectations of accommodative liquidity conditions into 2026.
ICYMI - Ford takes US$19.5bn EV charge as strategy pivots to hybrids
ICYMI - Ford takes US$19.5bn EV charge as strategy pivots to hybrids
Ford will take about $19.5bn in charges tied to its EV business as it pivots toward hybrids and extended-range vehicles amid weak demand, scaling back large EV bets while targeting lower-cost models by 2027.
GBP/USD remains confined in a range above mid-1.3300s ahead of UK jobs report
GBP/USD remains confined in a range above mid-1.3300s ahead of UK jobs report
The GBP/USD pair extends its sideways consolidative price move through the Asian session on Tuesday and currently trades around the 1.3370-1.3365 region, nearly unchanged for the day.
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Employment
BOE
Fed
Currencies
New Zealand fiscal outlook darkens as finance minister Willis sticks to discipline
New Zealand fiscal outlook darkens as finance minister Willis sticks to discipline
New Zealand forecasts no return to budget surplus over the next five years as weak growth and higher debt delay fiscal repair, with net debt seen peaking at 46.9% of GDP despite tentative signs of economic recovery.
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NZD
NZD/USD weakens below 0.5800 on disappointing Chinese data, US NFP data in focus
NZD/USD weakens below 0.5800 on disappointing Chinese data, US NFP data in focus
The NZD/USD pair trades in negative territory for the fourth consecutive day around 0.5775 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The downbeat Chinese economic data exert some selling pressure on the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) against the US Dollar (USD).
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.0602 (vs. estimate at 7.0444)
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.0602 (vs. estimate at 7.0444)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0602 vs. 7.0656 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0602 vs. 7.0656 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.0602 compared to the previous day's fix of 7.0656.
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PBOC
CentralBanks
Currencies
AUD/USD remains depressed below mid-0.6600s; downside seems limited ahead of US NFP report
AUD/USD remains depressed below mid-0.6600s; downside seems limited ahead of US NFP report
The AUD/USD pair attracts some sellers for the fourth straight day on Tuesday and trades around the 0.6630 region, down just over 0.10%, during the Asian session.
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RBA
Fed
NFP
Currencies
Japan preliminary December PMI shows modest growth as services offset factory weakness
Japan preliminary December PMI shows modest growth as services offset factory weakness
The data support expectations for gradual policy normalisation by the Bank of Japan, with services strength and rising price pressures offset by fragile manufacturing and weak export demand.
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0444 – Reuters estimate
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0444 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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CNH
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Gold edges higher on Fed rate cut expectations, all eyes on US NFP release
Gold edges higher on Fed rate cut expectations, all eyes on US NFP release
Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its upside to near seven-week highs above $4,305 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The precious metal edges higher as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) implemented its third cut of the year last week and signaled additional rate reduction in 2026.
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Commodities
Macroeconomics
New Zealand bonds - NZDMO cuts near-term bond issuance but lifts medium-term outlook
New Zealand bonds - NZDMO cuts near-term bond issuance but lifts medium-term outlook
Lower near-term issuance is supportive for NZ government bonds, though the higher medium-term supply outlook may cap longer-dated yield declines.
Bonds
NZD
ECB/NFP preview - Morgan Stanley sees euro gain if ECB avoids rate pushback, 1.30 longterm
ECB/NFP preview - Morgan Stanley sees euro gain if ECB avoids rate pushback, 1.30 longterm
Morgan Stanley sees euro upside risk if the ECB avoids pushing back on rate expectations and U.S. data weaken the dollar.
USD/JPY weakens to near 155.00 amid BoJ rate hike bets, US data awaited
USD/JPY weakens to near 155.00 amid BoJ rate hike bets, US data awaited
The USD/JPY pair loses traction to around 155.10 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.  The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) amid the expectation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates at the upcoming policy meeting on Friday.
USDJPY
Macroeconomics
Majors
BOJ
Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rises to 52.2 in December
Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rises to 52.2 in December
The preliminary reading of Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) came in at 52.2 in December versus 51.6 prior, the latest data published by S&P Global showed on Friday.
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PMI
Macroeconomics
EUR/USD supported above 1.1700 as weaker Dollar sets tone before NFP
EUR/USD supported above 1.1700 as weaker Dollar sets tone before NFP
EUR/USD holds firms above the 1.1700 threshold on Monday as the US Dollar weakens while investors wait for the latest Nonfarm Payrolls report on Tuesday. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.1739 unchanged.
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Majors
Currencies
Technical Analysis
SEO
New Zealand data: November Food Price Index -0.4% m/m (prior -0.3%)
New Zealand data: November Food Price Index -0.4% m/m (prior -0.3%)
The New Zealand Food Price Index (FPI) is a measure of the changes in the average price of food items
“MENA’s Digital Banking Challenge Isn’t Demand; It’s the Restrictive Infrastructure,” Fintech Consultant Jas Shah at FMLS:25
“MENA’s Digital Banking Challenge Isn’t Demand; It’s the Restrictive Infrastructure,” Fintech Consultant Jas Shah at FMLS:25
“Make sure you know what's on their roadmap so that you know what you need to prep for and what you need to build,” commented fintech strategist Jas Shah when asked about the ideal stablecoin strat...
Economic and event calendar in Asia for Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Economic and event calendar in Asia for Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Asian Economic Calendar: Key events and consensus expectations for 16 December 2025
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Tech stocks slide as Broadcom tumbles amid market turbulence
Tech stocks slide as Broadcom tumbles amid market turbulence
Major US stock indices close lower with NASDAQ down for the 3rd day. Broadcom shares fall by over 5%. Strategy (formally MicroStrategy) falls as Bitcoin price dips, raising concerns over leveraged bet.
investingLive Americas market news wrap: Hopes mount for a Ukraine ceasefire
investingLive Americas market news wrap: Hopes mount for a Ukraine ceasefire
Forex news for North American trading on Dec 15, 2025
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USDJPY technical outlook: price slips then rebounds back into a neutral range
USDJPY technical outlook: price slips then rebounds back into a neutral range
Breaks on both sides of key 4-hour moving averages fail as traders await major U.S. and Japan catalysts
N26 Appoints UBS Executive Mike Dargan as CEO Amid Fresh BaFin Restrictions
N26 Appoints UBS Executive Mike Dargan as CEO Amid Fresh BaFin Restrictions
N26 selected Mike Dargan, a senior executive from UBS Group AG, to become its next CEO. The appointment comes amid new regulatory restrictions against the Berlin-based neobank.
FX Today: Hasset leaves the spotlight, weaker USD
FX Today: Hasset leaves the spotlight, weaker USD
The US Dollar Index (DXY) declined sharply following the Fed's policy announcements last Wednesday and closed a third consecutive week in negative territory. Late Monday, the USD Index trimmed part of its losses and trades near 98.40.
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Majors
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USD/JPY Price Forecast: Pair stalls below 156.00 as momentum fades
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Pair stalls below 156.00 as momentum fades
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades on the front foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, supported by firm expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates at its December 19 monetary policy meeting.
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BOJ
Technical Analysis
SupportResistance
Gold holds steady as traders weigh Fed stance and upcoming data
Gold holds steady as traders weigh Fed stance and upcoming data
Gold (XAU/USD) holds firm on Monday after hitting a daily high of $4,350 earlier, but traders booking profits sent the yellow metal to erase its earlier gains as the Greenback continues to print losses. XAU/USD trades at $4,296 virtually unchanged.
Gold
XAUUSD
Technical Analysis
Fundamental Analysis
SEO
AUD/USD trades lower as US Dollar firms ahead of delayed US NFP data
AUD/USD trades lower as US Dollar firms ahead of delayed US NFP data
AUD/USD remains under pressure on Monday, with the Australian Dollar (AUD) edging lower as the US Dollar (USD) stages a modest rebound ahead of a heavy US economic docket due on Tuesday. At the time of writing, AUD/USD is trading around 0.6637, staying on the back foot for a third consecutive day.
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RBA
Fed
NFP
PMI
NZDUSD technical outlook: price stalls between key support and resistance
NZDUSD technical outlook: price stalls between key support and resistance
Buyers and sellers battle near the 100-day moving average as momentum pauses after last week’s rally
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