The Singapore Manufacturing PMI in December rose to 50.3 from the previous reading of 50.2. This indicates a slight improvement in the manufacturing sector’s economic health.<\/p>\n
In currency movements, the EUR\/USD is stabilising around 1.1750 as the US Dollar weakens. Similarly, GBP\/USD is trading at approximately 1.3490, showing modest gains following the New Year break.<\/p>\n
Gold experienced sharp retreats from the $4,400 level, stabilising around $4,320. Despite the retreat, expectations for a less aggressive Federal Reserve and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties persist.<\/p>\n
Cardano is gaining momentum, trading above $0.36 on improving market data. This suggests higher bullish interest, with focus on an upside breakout.<\/p>\n
For 2026 and 2027, a solid economic performance is anticipated in advanced economies. The previous year’s resilience sets a positive tone for the future outlook, with continued supportive factors.<\/p>\n
The crypto market’s volatility in 2025 was influenced by new U.S. regulations and technological advancements. These factors are paving the way for developments in the coming year.<\/p>\n
Several forex and CFD brokers are highlighted as top choices for trading in 2026. Various considerations such as spreads, leverage, and regulatory standards are important for traders.<\/p>\n
We are seeing a slow start to the new year, with thin trading conditions as everyone returns from the holiday break. The slight increase in Singapore’s manufacturing PMI to 50.3 is a minor positive, but it isn’t enough to drive major moves yet. This contrasts with the final Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI for December 2025, which recently printed at a slightly weaker 50.1, showing modest but uneven expansion in the region.<\/p>\n
All eyes are now on the upcoming US jobs report for December 2025, which will be the first major catalyst of the year. Economists are forecasting the non-farm payrolls number to come in around 160,000, a figure that could heavily influence the Federal Reserve’s path. A significantly weaker number would fuel bets on earlier rate cuts, while a strong report could challenge the current market narrative.<\/p>\n
The market is running with the idea of a dovish Fed, which has been pushing the US Dollar lower and assets like gold higher. In fact, fed funds futures are currently pricing in a greater than 70% probability of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve’s June 2026 meeting. This makes buying options to position for a surprise in the jobs data an attractive strategy to manage risk around this core assumption.<\/p>\n
Gold is holding at very high levels, recently touching the $4,400 area before settling around $4,320. We saw gold rally over 25% during 2025, and its strength is built on expectations of a weaker dollar and persistent geopolitical tensions. Traders should watch for volatility as a strong US jobs number could cause a sharp, albeit perhaps temporary, pullback in the metal.<\/p>\n
We see the US dollar’s weakness reflected in EUR\/USD, which has climbed back toward 1.1750. The pair\u2019s next move will depend on both the US jobs data and next week\u2019s preliminary Eurozone inflation print for December 2025. Meanwhile, GBP\/USD remains stuck below the 1.3500 level, likely waiting for a clear directional signal from the US economy.<\/p>\n
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