Analysis

Oil Slumps Near Year-End as FX Markets Consolidate in Thin Trade | 31st December 2025

Markets remained subdued as thin year-end liquidity kept price action range-bound. WTI stayed below $58 and headed for a steep annual decline on demand concerns. EUR/USD struggled above 1.1800, while USD/CAD and NZD/USD consolidated. The PBOC continued to guide the Yuan via fixings, reinforcing stability as investors avoid conviction trades into year-end.

Moneta Markets | 12 days ago

FOMC Minutes Reveal “Deep Divide”: Fed Eyes Pause in Early 2026

The December 2025 FOMC Meeting Minutes reveals a hawkish tilt, cooling rate cut hopes amid thinning liquidity and faltering markets. What lies ahead for Q1 2026? Let's unpack.

Ultima Markets | 12 days ago

Silver stirs up the markets

Precious metal sell-offs shake investors. Donald Trump renews criticism of the Fed . Silver saw a record rally in 2025.

FxPro | 12 days ago

Markets Cautious After Precious Metals Volatility, Eyes on U.S. Data

Global markets turned more defensive on Monday as sharp volatility in precious metals and renewed geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment. The U.S. Dollar Index traded sideways near recent lows, closing slightly lower at 98.01, while U.S. Treasury yields declined across the curve. The benchmark 10-year yield eased to 4.111%, and the policy-sensitive 2-year yield fell to 3.438%

ATFX | 12 days ago

XAG/USD: After Hitting Fresh Highs, Silver Tumbles Over 15%

Silver posted its strongest weekly gain since 1998, surging 18%, driven by the "China factor"—specifically, Beijing's announcement of mandatory export licensing effective from 2026. This echoes the 1979 silver squeeze, when inflation soared and the Hunt brothers attempted to corner the market.

RoboForex | 12 days ago

XAG/USD: After Hitting Fresh Highs, Silver Tumbles Over 15%

At first glance, the US economy’s sharp acceleration in Q3 - with GDP growth exceeding 4% year-on-year - appears to decisively counter narratives of an economic slowdown.

RoboForex | 12 days ago

Risk assets struggle ahead of FOMC minutes in thin liquidity

Gold and silver recover from Monday’s plunge as implied volatility remains high; Dollar searches for direction while US stocks mostly skip the Santa Rally; Risk markets would enjoy dovish FOMC minutes today; Oil reacts to Russian rhetoric and Trump’s threats towards Iran;

XM Group | 12 days ago

EBC Markets Briefing | Silver prices jump; Yemen clashes sent oil higher

Precious metals rebounded Tuesday after a selloff. The gold-silver ratio fell from above 100 in April to below 70, signaling stronger risk appetite.

EBC Financial Group | 12 days ago

Safe-Haven Demand and Central Bank Signals Shape Year-End Markets | 30th December 2025

Markets remain cautious as thin year-end liquidity amplifies sensitivity to policy signals. Safe-haven demand lifted Silver toward $73.50 amid geopolitical risks, while USD/JPY stayed firm on yield differentials ahead of FOMC minutes. AUD found support from a hawkish RBA tone, and GBP/USD stabilized near key support as traders favor defensive positioning into year-end.

Moneta Markets | 13 days ago

Bitcoin and FOMO in 2025

This article examines the Bitcoin FOMO episode of October 2025, where strong spot ETF inflows, rising open interest, and volatile funding rates revealed how institutional capital sparked a rally that was later amplified by leveraged speculation and market psychology.

IUX | 13 days ago

Precious metals sink after fresh records, dollar steady

Fed rate cut bets continue to power rally in precious metals and equities. But silver, platinum and palladium correct lower after surge, gold also slips. Dollar steady in holiday-thin trading, yen catches a bid on BoJ summary. Oil climbs on geopolitical tensions but still headed for fifth monthly loss.

XM Group | 13 days ago

XAU/USD: Markets Unmoved by US GDP Strength

At first glance, the US economy’s sharp acceleration in Q3 - with GDP growth exceeding 4% year-on-year - appears to decisively counter narratives of an economic slowdown. Yet the muted reaction in bond markets tells a different story. Yields have barely budged, and the yield curve continues to flatten in a pattern consistent with a “bull steepening” environment.

RoboForex | 13 days ago

A confident Euro and a vulnerable Yen

Rapid GDP growth in the eurozone has helped EURUSD. USDJPY risks rising to 164. The strengthening of the greenback has caused gold to retreat from record highs.

FxPro | 13 days ago

New Year’s Eve Week: Gold & Silver Crowned Kings of 2025

Precious metals reign supreme in 2025 markets. Can their explosive surges endure thin holiday liquidity and macro curveballs? Let's dive in.

Ultima Markets | 13 days ago

Global Markets Steady as Gold Pulls Back, Oil Firms and FX Reacts to Policy Signals | 29th December 2025

The US Dollar slid to multi-month lows as markets priced in a more aggressive Fed easing path. DXY dipped near 97.80, lifting EUR/USD toward 1.1800 and keeping NZD/USD near October highs. USD/CAD fell to five-month lows on softer yields and firmer oil, while WTI edged up near $58.50 amid geopolitical support.

Moneta Markets | 14 days ago