Australian Dollar steadies near 14-month highs on RBA hike expectations.Australian Dollar steadies near 14-month highs on RBA hike expectations

UBS AM warms to beaten-down Indian rupee, but neutral on government debt.The Indian rupee's slide against the dollar has increased its allure for UBS Asset management ahead of a long-anticipated trade deal with the U.S., even as it remains neutral on Indian bonds.

Rupee bias mildly negative with year-end flows, positioning in focus.The Indian rupee is expected to open in a narrow range on Monday, though most traders see the weekly bias tilted to the weaker side with year-end outflows and positioning likely to weigh on the currency.

Rupee may face NDF pressure, bonds eye demand before quarter-end.The Indian rupee may face headwinds this week from maturing non-deliverable forward (NDF) positions, while bond traders would watch demand-supply dynamics and foreign investor activity.

USD/JPY dips near 156.00 as BoJ hints at 2026 policy tightening.USD/JPY dips near 156.00 as BoJ hints at 2026 policy tightening

Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Pressured by Hawkish BoJ, Fed Cut Odds.Hawkish BoJ opinions and rising March Fed cut odds pressure USD/JPY, with intervention risks and neutral rate debates influencing near-term trends.

WTI drifts higher above $57.00 as Chinese fiscal plans boost demand outlook.WTI drifts higher above $57.00 as Chinese fiscal plans boost demand outlook

Yen stages a partial recovery as BOJ hikes, intervention risks weighed.The yen recovered some ground on Monday following a steep drop at the end of last week as markets weighed the timing of more interest rate hikes in Japan and the possibility of intervention in thin end-of-year trading.

China flags sustained fiscal support for growth in 2026 plan — Bloomberg.China flags sustained fiscal support for growth in 2026 plan — Bloomberg

Oil nearing breakout, testing key trendline resistance.Oil nearing breakout, testing key trendline resistance

China flags more proactive fiscal policy in 2026 to boost domestic demand.China's fiscal stance is set to turn more forcefully supportive in 2026, with the government signalling a renewed push to revive domestic demand, accelerate technological innovation and strengthen the social safety net as the economy continues to grapple with weak confidence at home.

Ukraine peace talks gain momentum as Trump and European leaders signal progress.Momentum around Ukraine peace talks appeared to build further over the weekend, adding fresh colour to President Donald Trump's earlier claim that negotiations are in the “final stages,” though markets will remain cautious about declaring a true geopolitical inflection point.

When are the BoJ Summary of Opinions and how could they affect USD/JPY?.When are the BoJ Summary of Opinions and how could they affect USD/JPY?

Oil News: Crude Oil Futures Edge Higher as Bearish Weekly Trend Holds Firm.Crude oil edged higher in thin holiday trade, but bearish charts and oversupply forecasts keep the broader oil outlook tilted lower.

China industrial profits slump at fastest pace in 14 months as demand weakens.China's industrial sector suffered its sharpest profit contraction in more than a year in November, underscoring the strain from weak domestic demand even as exports showed relative resilience. Official data released over the weekend showed profits at industrial firms fell 13.1% year-on-year,

Natural Gas News: Weather Forecast Sparks Reversal as Futures Eye Counter-Trend Rally.Natural gas futures rebounded from multi-month lows as colder weather forecasts and short-covering drove a bullish reversal in a thin holiday market.

Trade to watch 2026: Copper's time to shine?.Copper surged over 30% YTD on Comex to reach a 5-month high of $5.90, while Copper jumped above $12,000 on LME, a record high, up 42% this year. Supply constraints, structural shifts in demand, and investment inflows drove gains, as did a weaker USD and Federal Reserve rate cuts.

USD/JPY in 2026: Can the Yen Finally Start to Shine?.Toward the end of 2025, USD/JPY continues to show consistent bullish bias, remaining near the highs of the year. Part of this weakness in the Japanese yen can be explained by its low interest rate, one of the lowest among major central banks globally.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: 50-Day Support Keeps Bullish Case Alive.Natural gas is stabilizing above key moving averages, with the 50-day line reinforcing bullish structure as resistance zones define whether the next momentum leg can develop.

Natural Gas News: Today's Chart Shows Classic Pattern Forming After Prolonged Drop.Natural gas chart shows a potential bottom as futures rebound. Will buyers defend $3.721, or is $3.467 retest ahead?

Oil Price Forecast – Technical Breakdown Set Stage for a Move Toward $50 in 2026.Oil prices dropped sharply in 2025 and traded near the $55 support zone, where oversupply, peaking U.S. production, soft demand, and bearish technical patterns suggest further downside into 2026.

Russia Unemployment Rate below forecasts (2.2%) in November: Actual (2.1%).Russia Unemployment Rate below forecasts (2.2%) in November: Actual (2.1%)

Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk.The Japanese yen softened against the greenback on Friday as investors remained on watch for potential intervention to shore up the currency, while the dollar dipped slightly against the euro in thin trading volumes.

Natural Gas Price Outlook – Natural Gas Looks to Bounce.Natural gas markets gapped lower to kick off the trading session on Friday, testing the 50-day EMA before turning around and showing signs of life.

Crude Oil Outlook – Crude Continues to See Sellers Above.The downtrend line and the 50-day EMA are both causing a bit of a barrier, and now that we have shown signs of exhaustion, I'm fine with shorting this.

Matt's Top Trade to Watch in 2026: US Treasury Yields.2026 is setting up to be a fascinating year, and my colleagues will be covering their own “Trades to Watch” in the coming year over the next few days.

Oil News: Crude Oil Futures React to Geopolitics in Fresh Oil Outlook Analysis.Geopolitical risks, shifting supply pressures and key moving averages guide crude oil sentiment as traders assess WTI trends and short-term volatility.

India FX Reserves, USD up to $693.32B in December 15 from previous $688.95B.India FX Reserves, USD up to $693.32B in December 15 from previous $688.95B

Russian central bank cuts own forex sales from 2026, withdrawing some support for rouble.Russia's central bank said on Friday that it will halve its own forex interventions from the new year in an expected move that will take away some support for the rouble in 2026, with economists expecting the rouble to weaken.

Rupee falls on week as merchant, NDF dollar bids erode intervention boost.The Indian rupee ended a tad lower on Friday and posted a weekly loss, as steady dollar demand from corporates and in the non-deliverable forwards market chipped away at gains fuelled by aggressive central bank intervention.