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Venezuela Tensions Lift Gold and Oil, Dow Faces Test After Record High

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 | 3 days ago
Geopolitical Tensions & PMI Data Fuel Broad USD Strength | 5th January 2026

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 | 4 days ago
Dollar steady as geopolitics dominate headlines

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 | 4 days ago
Venezuela Attack in Focus: Is Risk Aversion About to Spike?

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 | 4 days ago
Forex runs to safe havens

Forex runs to safe havens

Growing political risks in Britain are putting pressure on European currencies. Geopolitics are reviving investor interest in gold.
FxPro | 4 days ago
Year-End Profit-Taking Weighs on Precious Metals as USD and Risk Assets Diverge

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 | 7 days ago
The dollar may defy expectations

The dollar may defy expectations

The return of American exceptionalism will help the greenback. The yen will start the new year with interventions, and the RBA with a rate hike.
FxPro | 9 days ago
Dollar recovers as Santa Rally hopes fade

Dollar recovers as Santa Rally hopes fade

Dollar rebounds as US stocks fail to catch a bid; Balanced FOMC minutes keep January rate cut expectations in check; Gold struggles persist as silver volatility intensifies; Recent S&P 500 weakness points to strong returns in 2026;
XM Group | 9 days ago
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