December 9, 2025 10:44 am
Key Moments Bank of America reports that speculative positioning is slightly short the U.S. dollar as 2025 approaches its end. EUR/USD demand dominated 2025 positioning flows, with the euro moving from a very short starting point to a long stance that has since been scaled back. The bank signals near-term caution on AUD and JPY, […]
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Key Moments The JPY is weakening sharply again even as Japanese long-term yields reach record highs. BoJ Governor Ueda signaled potential increases in JGB purchases if long-term yields move abruptly, a stance that is not supportive for the JPY. Markets have already priced in a rate hike this month and at least one more in […]
Read moreDecember 9, 2025 9:39 am
The USD/CAD currency pair was hovering above an 11-week low of 1.3800 on Tuesday ahead of the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s and the Bank of Canada’s policy meetings. The Fed is widely expected to lower its federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 3.50%-3.75% at its December meeting. The Federal Reserve […]
Read moreDecember 9, 2025 8:35 am
Key Moments Bitcoin traded 1.5% lower at $90,011.6 by 01:16 ET (06:16 GMT), consolidating in a $90,000-$92,000 range. Fed funds futures implied about an 87% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 9-10 meeting. Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) disclosed the purchase of 10,624 BTC between Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 at an average […]
Read moreDecember 9, 2025 7:53 am
Key Moments SHIB trades around $0.0000092 after a roughly 3% rebound from support, with price action hinting at a possible move beyond $0.000010. On-chain trading volume for SHIB reached $66.91 trillion on Sunday and remained elevated at $4.01 trillion on Tuesday, marking the highest levels since March 2024. Funding rates for SHIB derivatives turned positive […]
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Key Moments Canton (CC) cooled by 2% on Tuesday after an 18% breakout on Monday that lifted it out of a falling channel pattern. Zcash (ZEC) reclaimed the $400 level with an 18% jump on Monday but is encountering resistance at the 50-day EMA near $412. Luna Classic (LUNC) extended its rebound above the 200-day […]
Read moreDecember 8, 2025 2:00 pm
Key Moments The US Dollar trades in a narrow and mixed range as markets wait for the midweek FOMC decision. European bond yields rose 4–5 bps after hawkish remarks from ECB Governor Schnabel. In addition, Canadian yields moved higher on Friday. The DXY is consolidating in a tight 98.8–99.2 range. Technical signals also suggest a […]
Read moreDecember 8, 2025 10:43 am
Key Moments KuCoin is strengthening its footprint in Australia through investments in infrastructure, compliance, and brand partnerships. The exchange has launched a Sydney office, secured AUSTRAC Digital Currency Exchange registration, and is enhancing AUD on-ramp access. KuCoin served as Official Partner and exclusive crypto exchange partner of the 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship, highlighted by […]
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Key Moments Bank of America keeps a positive view on Kazakhstan’s macro backdrop and the KZT. It also highlights further appreciation potential. BofA’s model pegs the tenge about 4% undervalued, with a “fair value” estimate of KZT480 per U.S. dollar. Restrictive monetary policy, sizable daily FX interventions, and favorable seasonality are highlighted as key supports […]
Read moreDecember 8, 2025 10:00 am
Key Moments Markets recently priced in about an 80% chance of a rate hike at the Bank of Japan’s December 18-19 meeting. This is up from roughly 60% in late November. BofA Securities analysts projected USD/JPY could climb above 160 early in 2026 before ending the year at 155, with EUR/JPY seen at 190 in […]
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