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EUR/USD remains under pressure in thin holiday trading, with sellers eyeing 1.1640–1.1630 while 1.1730 and 1.1800 cap any recovery.

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The Nasdaq 100 is attempting to reclaim 25,600 as participation returns, but conviction remains cautious until Friday’s US jobs and earnings data.

The S&P 500 is sustaining record-area levels as liquidity improves, but Friday’s US jobs and wage data could trigger the first real volatility test of 2026.

The AUD/USD currency pair seems to be leading the way higher on improved risk sentiment and a weaker greenback.

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BTC/USD is neutral-to-bearish short term after failing at 94,645, but a clean break above that level could reopen the path toward 100,000.

GBP/USD is consolidating near 1.3500 inside an ascending channel, with bulls favored while price holds above the 50-day MA and Supertrend ahead of US jobs data.

USD/JPY is stuck in a 158–154.5 consolidation ahead of Friday’s NFP, with a mild bullish bias above 154.5 unless a risk-off shock boosts the yen.

USD/ZAR remains firmly bearish with the rand at a 3-year high, and rallies into resistance zones (16.50 and 16.91) look like sell opportunities unless momentum flips.

USD/CAD is grinding higher into 1.38 resistance, with weak oil and modest yield support for USD, while 1.36 remains the key downside floor ahead of jobs data.

AUD/USD remains supported by hawkish RBA expectations, China-linked tailwinds, and broad USD softness, though near-term consolidation is possible before the next push higher.

Silver remains in a powerful uptrend driven by industrial demand and a softer USD, with pullbacks favored as buying opportunities while $70 holds.

The NASDAQ 100 remains constructive with buyers supporting pullbacks, but a clean break above 26,000 is needed to confirm the next bullish leg.

Bitcoin is stabilizing and building a potential bottom, with a daily close above $95,000 likely to attract buyers and signal a move toward higher levels.

Gold remains strongly bullish as momentum, central bank demand, and expectations of US rate cuts continue to drive prices higher.

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The USD/SGD is near the 1.27950 mark as of this writing with a rather wide spread being seen while light trading volumes still shadow Forex as the holiday season concludes and large traders return.

The USD/BRL closed yesterday’s trading near the 5.4125 ratio, the downwards accomplishment has taken place in the currency pair after trading within higher realms near 5.5800 before the New Year’s holiday.

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The US dollar initially shot higher against the Canadian dollar on Monday, as the US military actions in Venezuela have caused some jitters.

The euro went back and forth on Monday, as traders continued to digest the news over the weekend out of Caracas. Risk sentiment is likely to be in flux at best.

Monday has been very noisy for the Australian dollar with Asian and European traders running for safety, and Americans reversing the move.

The New Zealand dollar rebounded against the US dollar as risk sentiment improved, with the US dollar being a major factor in this pair.

The Nasdaq 100 rebounded from key technical support on Monday, as we continue to see buyers jumping on value as it presents itself.

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The US dollar pulled back on Monday as we continue to see a bit of consolidation.

Bitcoin rebounded sharply as risk appetite returned on Monday, as we continue to see a lot of correlation between institutional movements and BTC on “risk on” days.

GBP/USD continues to advance within a short-term bullish structure, supported by improving risk sentiment and a series of higher lows, with two above the recently broken $1.3500 handle.

The EUR/USD pair retreated and then pared back some of these losses as the market came to terms with the weekend events on Venezuela. It retreated to a low of 1.1657 and then settled at 1.1723 on Tuesday morning as investors focused on the upcoming US data.

Bitcoin price continued its strong bull run, reaching its highest point since November 17. The BTC/USD pair rose to a high of 94,420, up by over 17% from its lowest level in November.

The AUD/USD continues its recent upside on Tuesday morning and was hovering near its highest point since October 2024. It was trading at 0.6716, up by nearly 5% from its lowest level in November last year.

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The USD/MXN is trading slightly above the 18.00000 level this morning. The currency pair did see some bullish price action emerge early this morning as Forex markets opened.

The US dollar initially jumped against the yen on Friday, but it is worth noting that the markets are still paying you to hold this pair to the long side.

My suspicion is we will grind higher, but the speed of it will test your patience in this pair.

Buying the dips will more than likely continue to be the play for the NASDAQ 100 going forward. The lack of volume is a small issue at the moment.

The 0.79 level has been like a floor in the market. Over time, I think the threat of the Swiss National Bank intervening is a real supportive factor for the US dollar.

The British pound rallied a bit on Friday but cannot seem to hang onto gains against the USD.

Yet another lower support level has been proven vulnerable, this as the USD/ZAR trades near the 16.47000 ratio in early trading this morning, as financial institutions begin to consider near-term outlook after the New Year’s holiday.

The longer we go sideways, the more likely it is that we see confidence come back to BTC markets.

Bitcoin continues to rise, even trading to the upside of an ascending price channel which has been holding the price action for the past five days.

The EUR/USD pair ended the week in the red last week as many investors remained in a holiday mood. It was trading at 1.1720, down slightly from last year’s high of 1.1910 ahead of key events this week.

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The AUD/USD exchange rate was flat on Monday as traders waited for important macro data from the US and Australia. It was trading at 0.6695, a few pips below last week's high of 0.6725.

The GBP/USD pair remained on edge at a crucial support level as traders waited for important macro data. It was trading at 1.3460 on Monday morning, down slightly from last week’s high of 1.3535. It remains much higher than the November low of 1.3000.

The EUR/USD pulled back as volume started rising after last week’s New Year celebrations. It retreated to a low of 1.1720, a few pips below last week’s high of 1.1817. It will likely start its volatility after the recent events in Venezuela and as traders wait for key macro data from the United States and Europe.

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The US dollar continues to grind higher against the yen in a choppy range, with support near the 50-day EMA around 155 and resistance at 158, as the wide US–Japan rate differential and BOJ’s limited tightening scope keep a buy-the-dip bias intact toward the 160 area.

The US dollar continues to edge up against the Swiss franc in a well-defined 0.79–0.8150 range, with traders favoring buy-the-dip setups amid thin holiday liquidity, SNB discomfort with franc strength, and a positive swap supporting long USD/CHF positions.

The S&P 500 has eased slightly as traders head into New Year celebrations, yet the broader uptrend remains intact, with buyers likely to step in on dips above the 6,500–6,800 support zone while aiming for a move toward the 7,000 level and beyond.

The euro remains under pressure below the 1.18–1.1875 resistance zone, with EUR/USD likely to stay choppy and range-bound as traders juggle Fed cut expectations against lingering demand for the US dollar as a safe haven.

WTI crude remains under pressure as repeated selling on rallies, record US output and ample global supply cap prices below key resistance, leaving the market biased to sell short-term bounces above the $55 support zone.

Ethereum is chopping sideways above $2,700 in what looks like a cautious accumulation phase, with any major breakout still dependent on Bitcoin and overall risk sentiment.

The British pound is once again capped by the 1.35 level against the dollar, leaving GBP/USD poised for a breakout in either direction as traders balance Fed cut expectations against a recently dovish Bank of England.