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EBC Markets Briefing | Loonie faces up to Venezuela shakeup
Trump's plan to restart Venezuelan oil supplies is weighing on Canada's heavy crude exports, putting pressure on oil prices and the investment outlook.
EBC Financial Group
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4h 30min ago
Euro Gains on CPI Wait while Oil Slumps on Supply Hopes | 7th January 2026
The Euro firmed across FX ahead of key Eurozone CPI, lifting EUR/JPY above 183.00 as Yen weakness persisted on fiscal and BoJ doubts. AUD/USD hit 15-month highs on Fed cut bets, while EUR/USD held near 1.1700. In commodities, WTI slipped below $56 as optimism over potential Venezuelan supply outweighed geopolitical risks.
Moneta Markets
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5h 30min ago
Dollar awaits key data; euro slides, aussie at 15-mth high
ADP, ISM non-mfg PMI, and job openings enter the spotlight - German and French CPI data weigh on the euro - Aussie extends uptrend as sticky inflation fuels hike bets - Wall Street climbs at record highs, oil tumbles after Maduro’s arrest
XM Group
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6h 2min ago
Old fears about the euro have returned
The resurgence of the political crisis in France is weighing on EURUSD. The US dollar is rising on expectations of strong labour market statistics.
FxPro
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6h 12min ago
The crypto market has hit the upper limit of its rebound
On Monday and Tuesday, Bitcoin rose to the upper limit of its trading range since mid-November, at $95K, followed by a drop to $91K and a further recovery to $92.6K.
FxPro
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8h 21min ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Aussie dollar down on easing prices; Texas Instruments soared
The Australian dollar slipped on Wednesday after weak inflation data, as markets largely ignored escalating global geopolitical tensions.
EBC Financial Group
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9h 44min ago
Venezuela Tensions Lift Gold and Oil, Dow Faces Test After Record High
U.S. manufacturing contracted for a tenth consecutive month in December, as tariffs continued to push up costs and weigh on demand. U.S. equities closed higher on Monday, with a sharp rally in financial stocks helping the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a fresh record high. Energy shares also jumped after the United States launched a military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Madu
ATFX
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1 day ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Nikkei higher; metal markets partied
Asian stocks extended record gains Tuesday, following Wall Street as oil and financial stocks lifted the Dow to a fresh all-time high.
EBC Financial Group
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1 day ago
Fed Rotation & Geopolitical Shocks Define the 2026 Open
A sharp start to 2026 as markets navigate a hawkish Fed rotation, rising geopolitical risk, and a pivotal NFP report. This analysis breaks down what's influencing the USD, U.S. Equities, and Gold in the first week of the year.
Ultima Markets
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1 day ago
Geopolitical Tensions & PMI Data Fuel Broad USD Strength | 5th January 2026
Markets opened the week defensively as geopolitical tensions and upcoming ISM PMI data boosted broad US Dollar strength. DXY held above 98.50, lifting USD/JPY beyond 154.00 while weighing on GBP, CHF, and AUD. Safe-haven flows dominated, with risk-sensitive currencies under pressure amid softer signals from China and ongoing global uncertainty.
Moneta Markets
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2 days ago
Dollar steady as geopolitics dominate headlines
Venezuela events weigh on oil but boost gold; Dollar starts the new year in good mood, cryptos show signs of life; ISM manufacturing survey kicks off a data-busy week; Fedspeak to intensify ahead of Friday’s NFP release;
XM Group
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2 days ago
Venezuela Attack in Focus: Is Risk Aversion About to Spike?
U.S. equities closed higher last Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 snapping a four-day losing streak to start 2026, supported by gains in chipmakers such as Nvidia and Intel, as well as Boeing. The Dow rose 0.66%, the S&P 500 added 0.19%, while the Nasdaq edged down 0.03%.
ATFX
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2 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Oil market quiet; Intel optimism remained
Oil prices swung on Monday after surprise military action in Venezuela, as traders braced for a data-heavy week marking the first full trading week of the year.
EBC Financial Group
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2 days ago
Forex runs to safe havens
Growing political risks in Britain are putting pressure on European currencies. Geopolitics are reviving investor interest in gold.
FxPro
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2 days ago
Bullish start to the year in crypto
Bitcoin surpassed the $92K mark, marking its fifth consecutive daily growth candle today and reaching its highest level since December 12th.
FxPro
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2 days ago
US Arrests Venezuela President: Can This Geopolitical Shock Rescue Oil Prices?
The US arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a symbolic geopolitical shock, but its short-term impact on oil supply is limited. Market focus now shifts to the US dollar, economic data, and technical signals for oil price trends.
IUX
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2 days ago
Year-End Market Reflections: Trading Myths, Crypto Trends, and Lessons from 2025
An analytical year-end review of key trading myths, evolving crypto market trends, and structural shifts observed throughout 2025, with insights into how market behavior and platform development shaped trader experience.
Rock-West
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3 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Oil opens 2026 higher; silver prices volatile
Stocks started 2026 positively as investors weighed risks to the AI-led rally. Japan and China markets were closed, while others reopened after New Year holidays.
EBC Financial Group
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5 days ago
Year-End Profit-Taking Weighs on Precious Metals as USD and Risk Assets Diverge
On Wednesday, global financial markets experienced heightened volatility as 2025 drew to a close. The U.S. Dollar Index briefly climbed toward 98.50, marking a one-week high, before paring gains to close slightly higher at 98.28. Despite the rebound, the dollar recorded its largest annual decline in eight years. Initial jobless claims unexpectedly fell to 199,000, lifting U.S. Treasury yields.
ATFX
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5 days ago
Gold Climbs as Fed Cut Bets Weigh on USD; Oil Steadies, FX Firms | 2nd January 2025
Global markets open 2026 cautiously as Fed rate-cut bets and geopolitical risks drive gold toward $4,350. WTI holds near $57.50 ahead of OPEC+, while the US Dollar weakens, supporting AUD and GBP gains. Focus remains on central bank signals and geopolitical developments.
Moneta Markets
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5 days ago
