The Consumer Confidence Index is a monthly survey that measures how confident U.S. households feel about current economic conditions and their expectations for the future․

The S&P 500 has held key support and resumed upside following a notable retracement, while today’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls (NFP) release adds fresh context to market sentiment.

The AUD/USD pair has pulled back slightly but remains above key support, with technical indicators and macro data positioning it for a likely rebound to recent highs.

The Mesquite Solar Complex in Arlington, Arizona, is one of the largest photovoltaic installations in the United States.

The GBP/USD forecast edges higher as UK employment data relieves pressure.

USDJPY met the target of 154.90 and managed to hit a few pips below it.

Stocks declined while the Dollar held steady at two-month lows as investors scaled back on risk ahead of key US economic reports that might signal the future of interest rates.

The Pound Sterling rebounds against its major peers after the release of the UK employment data.

The USD/JPY pair remains supported by yield differentials and structural BoJ constraints, with 155 yen offering a potential floor as traders eye carry trade opportunities.

WTI oil prices fell to around $56.3 per barrel, the lowest level since early 2021, as persistent pressure from oversupply outweighed the influence of geopolitical risks.

UK unemployment is on the rise, although PMIs improve.

The Fed now believes the US has been losing jobs at a rate of 20,000 per month. From strong and resilient to solid, we’re now shedding jobs by the tens of thousands per month.

The total value of goods exchanged between the two nations slipped for the second month, falling from $33.4 billion in the previous month to $31.8 billion.

Over the last few weeks, it seemed all but a done deal that Kevin Hassett would replace Jerome Powell as the next Fed Chair. That changed this past weekend as President Trump added Kevin Warsh alongside Hassett as his top Fed contenders.

BTC/USD has broken key support levels, confirming a bearish flag breakdown as traders brace for US NFP data and a possible BoJ rate hike, with $80,000 now in sight.

Indian share markets are trading lower today, with the Sensex trading 364 points lower, and the Nifty is trading 103 points lower.

Risk-off sentiment in the market is driving the price of this pair lower, but the nearby support level looks strong so it may hold.

EM currencies are generally ending the year on a strong footing – enjoying the benefits of lower core policy rates, a modestly weaker dollar and many offering high carry.

Silver looked to shrug off the recent sell-off as it establishes itself around the 63.00 area.

Gold extended its winning streak into a fifth week, starting the new week with a solid push higher of around 0.9%.