December 30, 2025 9:17 am
Key Moments Meta announced plans to acquire Manus, a Chinese-founded AI startup valued at $2 billion to $3 billion, according to a source. Earlier this year, Manus launched what it described as the world’s first general AI agent, claiming it outperforms OpenAI’s DeepResearch. Meta plans to integrate Manus’s technology into Meta AI and other consumer […]
Read moreDecember 30, 2025 8:10 am
Key Moments Bitcoin traded 2.5% lower at $87,458.6 by 01:32 ET (06:32 GMT) after failing to hold above $90,000. Persistent outflows from U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have weighed on sentiment and prices. Altcoins, including Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Cardano, and Polygon, also moved lower in broadly risk-off crypto trade. Bitcoin Slides Amid Failed Rebound and Thin […]
Read moreDecember 30, 2025 7:55 am
Key Moments The U.S. government has issued annual licenses for Samsung Electronics (KS:005930) and SK Hynix (KS:000660) to ship U.S.-made chipmaking tools to their China plants in 2026, according to Reuters. A new U.S. export control regime will require yearly reviews of semiconductor equipment exports to China, replacing broader, longer-term waivers. SK Hynix shares gained […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 3:02 pm
Key Moments EUR/USD is trading lower for a fourth straight session and is hovering near 1.1760. Meanwhile, geopolitical risks and anticipation of the Fed’s December minutes are supporting the U.S. dollar. At the same time, EUR/USD is nearing trendline support around 1.1755, with a break lower exposing 1.1700. Macro Drivers and Market Sentiment EUR/USD remains […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 1:48 pm
Key Moments Bank of America’s Systematic Flows Monitor reported renewed U.S. dollar weakness, as CTAs continued to sell USD amid softer price trends. Meanwhile, the bank’s model pointed to expected buying in GBP, AUD, and CAD, while MXN longs and JPY shorts remained the most stretched FX positions. At the same time, trend-following investors stayed […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 12:48 pm
Key Moments EUR/GBP retreated after failing to clear resistance near 0.8740, trading close to two-month lows around 0.8705-0.8710. Technical indicators on the 4-hour chart showed mixed signals, with RSI at 41 and MACD only slightly positive, pointing to weak momentum. The Euro showed its strongest performance against the New Zealand Dollar in today’s broader FX […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 9:57 am
Key Moments Mirae Asset Financial Group is in talks to acquire a combined 92% stake in South Korean crypto exchange Korbit from NXC and SK Planet. The deal could value the stake at 100-140 billion won ($70-98 million), according to sources. This move follows a trend of traditional financial firms entering crypto markets, after deals […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 8:50 am
Key Moments Jefferies projects a constructive setup for the toy industry in 2026, citing macro tailwinds and a stronger entertainment release slate. Hasbro remains Jefferies’ preferred name, with its 2026 EPS estimate raised to $5.21 and price target increased to $95. Mattel and Spin Master show mixed prospects, with Jefferies cautious on Mattel’s top-line trajectory […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 7:35 am
Key Moments Spot gold slipped 0.4% to $4,513.55 an ounce after touching a record $4,549.71/oz in the prior session. Gold has risen more than 72% so far in 2025, supported by expectations of further U.S. rate cuts and ongoing geopolitical risks. Silver climbed to a new all-time high of $83.62/oz, while London copper futures surged […]
Read moreDecember 23, 2025 2:51 pm
Key Moments Three-month copper futures on the London Metals Exchange climbed about 1% to roughly $12,040 per metric ton. Prices rose as supply disruptions constrained available copper and looming U.S. tariffs on refined metal imports added uncertainty. Investors positioned for longer-term demand growth tied to electrification initiatives and artificial intelligence-related infrastructure. Record High for Benchmark […]
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