John W. O'Donnell
Online Trading Academy
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Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD stabilizes near 1.0400, volumes remain light on New Year's Eve
EUR/USD stabilizes at around 1.0400 on Tuesday following Monday's choppy action. The cautious market stance helps the US Dollar stay resilient against its rivals and doesn't allow the pair to gain traction as trading conditions remain thin heading into the end of the year.
GBP/USD retreats below 1.2550 after short-lasting recovery attempt
GBP/USD loses its traction and retreats below 1.2550 after climbing above 1.2600 on Monday. Although falling US Treasury bond yields weighed on the USD at the beginning of the week, the risk-averse market atmosphere supported the currency, capping the pair's upside.
USD/JPY continues to fall toward 156.00 as traders expect BoJ to raise rates in January
USD/JPY extends its losses for the third consecutive session on New Year’s Eve, trading around 156.20 during early European hours on Tuesday. However, the Japanese Yen (JPY) is headed for a decline of over 10% in 2024, marking its fourth straight year of weakening against the US Dollar (USD).
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD stabilizes near 1.0400, volumes remain light on New Year's Eve
EUR/USD stabilizes at around 1.0400 on Tuesday following Monday's choppy action. The cautious market stance helps the US Dollar stay resilient against its rivals and doesn't allow the pair to gain traction as trading conditions remain thin heading into the end of the year.
GBP/USD retreats below 1.2550 after short-lasting recovery attempt
GBP/USD loses its traction and retreats below 1.2550 after climbing above 1.2600 on Monday. Although falling US Treasury bond yields weighed on the USD at the beginning of the week, the risk-averse market atmosphere supported the currency, capping the pair's upside.
Gold rebounds after finding support near $2,600
After posting losses for two consecutive days, Gold found support near $2,600 and staged a rebound early Tuesday. As investors refrain from taking large positions ahead of the New Year Day holiday, XAU/USD clings to daily gains at around $2,620.
These three narratives could fuel crypto in 2025, experts say
Crypto market experienced higher adoption and inflow of institutional capital in 2024. Experts predict the trends to look forward to in 2025, as the market matures and the Bitcoin bull run continues.
Three Fundamentals: Year-end flows, Jobless Claims and ISM Manufacturing PMI stand out Premium
Money managers may adjust their portfolios ahead of the year-end. Weekly US Jobless Claims serve as the first meaningful release in 2025. The ISM Manufacturing PMI provides an initial indication ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls.
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