Fractal Forks and Trend line breakout

AUD/USD is keeping its range around 0.6650 in Monday's Asian trading. little affected by downbeat China's activity data for November. The country's Retail Sales, Fixed Asset Investment and Industrial Production data came in below forecasts and refuelled economic growth concerns. 

USD/JPY drops further below 155.50 in the Asian session on Monday. The pair remains offered as the Japanese Yen continues to draw support from the expectations of Fed-BoJ monetary policy divergence and a risk-off market profile. Fedspeak is next in focus.

Gold price picks up bids once again toward $4,350 in Asian trading on Monday. The precious metal extends its upside to the highest since October 21 amid the prospect of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next year. The delayed US Nonfarm Payrolls report for October will be in the spotlight later on Tuesday. 

Altcoins, including Dash, SPX6900, and Pudgy Penguins, are leading losses as the broader cryptocurrency market remains cautious ahead of the macroeconomic data releases, such as the US Nonfarm payroll report, CPI data, and the Bank of Japan’s rate-hike decision.

The S&P 500 continued to push higher yesterday as the US 2-year yield wavered around the 3.50% mark following a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut earlier this week that was ultimately perceived as not that hawkish after all. The cut is especially boosting the non-tech pockets of the market.

Here is what you need to know on Friday, December 12: