December 19, 2025 9:03 am
Key Moments The British pound held firm after the Bank of England struck a less dovish tone than markets expected, according to ING. At the same time, BoE policymakers flagged ongoing concerns around strong wage growth and underlying inflation pressures. Meanwhile, ING still expects two 25 basis point rate cuts and sees EUR/GBP holding above […]
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Key Moments Jefferies maintains a positive stance on property and casualty insurance brokers, expecting them to outperform carriers as commercial pricing moderates into 2026. Analysts see large-account and scale brokers benefiting from macro and sector-specific tailwinds, as well as productivity gains that support organic growth and margins. Aon, Willis Towers Watson, Goosehead Insurance, Root, and […]
Read moreDecember 19, 2025 7:05 am
Key Moments On Friday, the People’s Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity at 7.0550. Previously, the reference rate stood at 7.0583. Meanwhile, the central bank relies on several policy tools, including the Loan Prime Rate. Latest USD/CNY Central Parity Setting On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY reference rate […]
Read moreDecember 18, 2025 2:55 pm
Key Moments Wolfe Research flags deteriorating technicals across major cryptocurrencies, with many trading below key moving averages and near 52-week lows. Analyst Rob Ginsberg highlights Bitcoin and Ethereum breakdowns, pointing to potential support tests around $75,000 for BTC and $2,600 for ETH. Wolfe expects continued Bitcoin outperformance versus altcoins and sustained pressure on crypto-related equities, […]
Read moreDecember 18, 2025 1:54 pm
Key Moments Australia increased its forecast for 2024-2025 resource export earnings by 4% to A$383 billion. Gold export earnings are projected to rise to A$69 billion in 2025–2026 and A$74 billion in 2026–2027. Iron ore is expected to remain Australia’s top resource export, contributing about one quarter of resource and energy export earnings over the […]
Read moreDecember 18, 2025 12:47 pm
Key Moments EUR/USD is trading above 1.1700 while markets await the European Central Bank policy announcement. The ECB is widely anticipated to maintain its main rate at 2.00% for a fourth consecutive meeting. Comments from ECB President Christine Lagarde on the outlook for future rate hikes are seen as pivotal for the euro’s near-term performance. […]
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