EUR/USD — Consolidates Ahead of Fed Outcome Key Highlights Market Overview EUR/USD slipped toward 1.1625 on Tuesday as the Dollar regained momentum ahead of the final FOMC meeting of the year. Stronger-than-expected ADP private payrolls and JOLTS job openings reinforced confidence in the US labor market, lifting Treasury yields and pushing the US Dollar Index […]
S&P 500 — Market Pauses Ahead of PCE Key Highlights Market Overview The S&P 500 posted modest gains Thursday as investors adopted a cautious tone ahead of today’s high-impact PCE inflation release. Despite mixed labor signals — job cuts rising while claims drop sharply — markets remain confident in next week’s rate cut. Sector performance
EUR/USD — Pullback Before PCE as Dollar Stabilizes Key Highlights Market Overview EUR/USD eased on Thursday after touching fresh two-month highs above 1.1680, as the US Dollar stabilized following weeks of relentless selling. The pullback appears technical, driven by profit-taking ahead of today’s critical US PCE inflation report — a key input for the December
Fast Summary Card Understand: Not a Typical Holiday Lull Markets typically slow down heading into Christmas. Liquidity thins, price action softens, and institutional desks wind down. But not this year. 2025’s final two weeks are stacked with event risk, and any sense of calm could be a trap. Instead of drifting sideways into year-end, markets
S&P 500 (SPX/USD) — Index Approaches 7,000 as Fed Cut Bets Increase Key Highlights Market Overview US equities advanced on Wednesday as weak ADP jobs data strengthened expectations for a Fed rate cut at next week’s meeting. The market continues to interpret bad news as good news, given the macro environment. Financial stocks outperformed, while
EUR/USD — Breakout Eyes 1.1700 After Soft US Jobs Data Key Highlights Market Overview EUR/USD pushed to new multi-month highs on Wednesday as the US Dollar suffered heavy losses following sharply disappointing ADP employment data. Private payrolls unexpectedly contracted, strengthening the case for a Fed rate cut at the December 10 FOMC meeting. The Dollar
Fast Summary Card Why This Meeting Matters The December FOMC meeting is always important — but 2025’s edition could define the first half of 2026. The Fed faces: This creates a rare setup where one meeting can reset expectations across every asset class. What the Market Expects Right Now 1. A High Probability of a
S&P 500 (SPX/USD) — Calm Before Major US Data Key Highlights Market Overview US equities stabilized on Tuesday, fueled by a rebound in Bitcoin and renewed strength in AI-themed names. Nvidia, Credo Technology, and other AI infrastructure plays helped offset ongoing valuation concerns. Volatility remains elevated as markets position ahead of today’s major indicators: These
EUR/USD — Momentum Slows but Bias Remains Up Key Highlights Market Overview EUR/USD continues to grind higher, benefiting from durable USD weakness and firm rate-cut expectations heading into the December 10 FOMC meeting. The US Dollar managed a mild pause around the 99.40–99.50 zone on Tuesday, but not enough to reverse euro strength. Eurozone inflation
S&P 500 (SPX/USD) — Cooling After 5-Day Rally Key Highlights Market Overview The S&P 500 snapped its five-day winning streak on Monday as the crypto crash spilled over into equities. Bitcoin’s sharp decline hit crypto-linked and tech names, though retail stocks outperformed thanks to strong early holiday spending data. Despite the pullback, sentiment remains constructive
