The outlook for Australian monetary policy has shifted decisively over the past quarter. What began as a broad market consensus for a final rate cut, followed by a prolonged hold into 2026, has been replaced by renewed concern around inflation persistence. Stronger-than-expected CPI and GDP prints, combined with a still-resilient labour market, have forced the RBA into a hawkish hold stance. Markets have now fully priced out further easing, implying the tightening cycle may

Gold heads into 2026 after one of its strongest years on record. Driven by heavy central bank buying, global rate cuts, and strong safe-haven demand, prices surged more than 70% in 2025 and posted multiple record highs. The key question now is whether gold can hold those gains in 2026. The long-term bullish case is still intact, and it remains difficult to argue for aggressive downside. However, the macro backdrop looks more balanced than it did last year. Central bank buying

If you told traders a year ago that the US Dollar would peak just two weeks into the New Year and then slide lower for months, very few would believe it. Coming into 2025, sentiment was heavily skewed toward a EUR/USD move to parity. That view made sense after the aggressive sell-off in Q4 last year. But major turning points often show up around yearly and quarterly closes. That is exactly what happened. The USD topped and EUR/USD bottomed in mid-January. After consolidating

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Over the last five trading sessions, USD/CAD has shown a clear and consistent bearish tone, with the pair declining by nearly 1% as markets move toward the final trading days of 2025. Downside pressure has remained steady, largely driven by ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. interest rate policy. This lack of clarity has allowed underlying weakness in the U.S. dollar to persist, creating a supportive environment for continued Canadian dollar strength. As long as this percep

At this point last year, EUR/JPY appeared to be setting up for a clear bearish year ahead. The macro backdrop strongly favored that view. Europe’s economy was slowing, inflation pressures were easing, and markets were confident the ECB would deliver multiple rate cuts. Japan, meanwhile, looked ready to finally exit decades of ultra-loose monetary policy, with expectations building for meaningful Bank of Japan rate hikes. That policy divergence is exactly what currency traders

Market risk appetite surged and then abruptly reversed following the announcement of reciprocal tariffs in April, highlighting how sensitive sentiment remains to policy shocks. What began as a tactical dip-buying response quickly evolved into a broader justification for risk exposure, driven by themes such as AI and growth narratives that are now increasingly stretched. Although markets can continue to support elevated risk-taking if fundamentals meet expectations, the assump

As markets move into the final stretch of the year, activity remains surprisingly eventful despite the holiday backdrop. Even with reduced participation ahead of Christmas, several key themes are shaping price action across currencies and commodities. Japanese Yen in Focus: Verbal Intervention Escalates The Japanese yen remains one of the most important stories in the FX market. After a prolonged period of weakness, recent comments from the Bank of Japan and senior policymake

Gold surged to fresh record highs as rising geopolitical tensions and expectations of further U.S. rate cuts strengthened safe-haven demand. While the broader trend remains firmly bullish, overbought conditions suggest the potential for short-term consolidation before the next move higher.