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Qualcomm Explores 2nm Chip Production Partnership With Samsung

January 7, 2026 11:05 am
Key Moments Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon confirmed that the company is negotiating with Samsung Electronics for contract manufacturing using a two-nanometre process. Meanwhile, design work for the two-nanometre chips has been completed, preparing Qualcomm for near-term commercialisation, according to the Korea Economic Daily. Additionally, Samsung Electronics recently signed a $16.5 billion deal with Tesla and […] Read more

Euro Poised for Further Softness Against Dollar, Says UOB Group

January 7, 2026 9:31 am
Key Moments UOB Group analysts see EUR/USD inclined to drift lower, but not likely to test the key 1.1650 support in the near term. Short-term support levels are highlighted at 1.1680 and 1.1650, with resistance noted at 1.1715 and 1.1730. The downside bias over the next 1-3 weeks remains intact as long as EUR/USD stays […] Read more

Energy Markets Test Key Support Levels as Supply Concerns Mount

January 7, 2026 8:40 am
Key Moments Oil prices declined more than $1 per barrel as expectations grow that 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned crude could enter the global market. Natural gas futures stabilized above the $3.35-$3.38 support area, trading near $3.48 with resistance levels at $3.70 and $3.88. WTI and Brent crude both hovered near critical support […] Read more

Sterling Edges Higher as GBP/USD Rebound Gains Technical and Policy Support

January 7, 2026 8:11 am
Key Moments GBP/USD has recovered from the 1.3100 area and is now challenging the 1.3500-1.3520 zone after forming a pattern of higher lows. The pair is holding above rising 15-day and 20-day moving averages, with RSI (14) near 61 and staying above 50 during recent dips. A daily close above 1.3600 would signal a bullish […] Read more

Asian Currencies Hold Narrow Ranges as Markets Await U.S. Jobs Data

January 7, 2026 7:58 am
Key Moments UBS began coverage of Pfizer with a Neutral rating and a $25 price target, citing continued revenue uncertainty. Meanwhile, analysts estimate that $15–20 billion of Pfizer’s annual revenue could be at risk from patent expirations over the next three years. Although UBS views Pfizer’s Metsera obesity deal positively, it says additional transactions will […] Read more

Euro Holds Ground Against Franc as PMI Slowdown Shifts Focus to Inflation Data

January 6, 2026 2:26 pm
Key Moments EUR/CHF trades around 0.9289, halting a two-day decline as markets absorb Eurozone PMI releases. Eurozone composite and services PMIs stay in expansion, though readings ease across several major economies. Attention turns to upcoming German, Eurozone, and Swiss inflation data that could influence ECB and SNB policy expectations. EUR/CHF Steadies After Eurozone PMIs The […] Read more

TPG Nears Multibillion-Pound Acquisition of UK GP Records Provider

January 6, 2026 1:23 pm
Key Moments TPG is close to agreeing a £1bn-plus acquisition of Optum’s UK business, which supplies electronic patient record systems to most GP practices in Britain. The deal value has been indicated in a range of approximately £1.2bn-£1.4bn and would follow Optum UK’s last ownership change just two years ago. The prospective sale is part […] Read more

Platinum and Palladium Shine as Automaker Demand and Policy Shifts Reshape Metals Trade

January 6, 2026 11:18 am
Key Moments: Gold led the precious metals complex in 2025, supported by three Federal Reserve rate cuts and strong central bank buying. Platinum and palladium, key inputs for auto catalysts, posted substantial gains amid EU policy shifts, tight supply, and tariff uncertainty. Despite downside signals for gold and silver, platinum and palladium appear to have […] Read more

Crude Steadies Higher as Markets Assess Venezuela Power Shift

January 6, 2026 10:28 am
Key Moments Oil futures in Europe rose about 0.2% on Tuesday after a turbulent session driven by geopolitical tensions. Traders assessed the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the potential opening of the country’s oil sector. Analysts warned that a peaceful leadership transition in Venezuela seemed unlikely, keeping short-term supply disruption risks high. […] Read more