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With the latest round of U.S. jobs figures mostly coming in below expectations, traders appear to be bracing for yet another 0.25% rate cut from the Fed. Will they deliver?

Markets retreated Monday ahead of the Fed’s final 2025 meeting, with stocks declining 0.3% and bonds selling off while bitcoin surged 2.2% and oil dropped nearly 2%.

With markets expecting the RBA to keep rates at 3.60%, the real action lies in any hints they drop about potentially cutting rates in early 2026.

December’s first week brought the dollar’s worst tumble since September, surprising Australian dollar strength despite GDP disappointments, and conflicting employment data further complicating Fed rate cut expectations.

Markets treaded water Thursday ahead of next week’s Fed decision, with oil rallying on geopolitical tensions while Bitcoin slumped and equities hovered near record highs.

The November 2025 ISM reports just dropped, & they’re painting a mixed picture of the U.S. economy. Let’s dive deeper into what the numbers are really telling us.

Markets see an 84% chance the BOC stays on hold December 10, making the November jobs report the last data point that could move those odds.

U.S. private payrolls fell 32K in November versus 15K expected, sending dollar tumbling against all majors as Fed cut odds surged.

U.S. private payrolls fell 32,000 in November, the most since early 2023, sending the dollar to its worst loss since September as Fed rate cut odds surged past 90%.

The Fed ended quantitative tightening, but that’s neutral for markets, not bullish. It removed the brake without hitting the accelerator—a crucial distinction for understanding dollar moves.

Australia printed weaker than expected quarterly growth data, triggering a brief selloff for AUD before the currency almost instantly rebounded. Here’s what the numbers are saying.

Markets consolidated Tuesday as Bitcoin surged from Monday’s selloff while equities crept higher. Traders positioned cautiously ahead of Wednesday’s critical ADP employment data and ISM services report.

November’s ISM report showed a 9th straight manufacturing contraction, pressuring the dollar before the currency stabilized later in the U.S. session.

The Aussie seems to be riding high on hawkish RBA expectations these days, but can the upcoming GDP report still change all that? Here’s what to look out for in this top-tier release.

Markets opened December cautiously as BOJ rate hike signals pressured global bonds and crypto plunged $1 billion in liquidations, while gold rallied on haven demand amid Fed chair uncertainty.

Let’s break down one of Wall Street’s favorite holiday traditions and what beginner traders should know about this seasonal market pattern. Is Santa coming to town this year?

Delayed U.S. data releases painted a grim picture of the economy, but do leading indicators like the PMI surveys align with this view? Here’s what you need to know when trading the November ISM manufacturing PMI.

Forex traders navigated holiday volatility as Fed officials hinted at rate cuts, RBNZ surprised markets, & the USD weakened during a short trading week.

All eyes and ears were on U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves Budget Statement this week, with markets zoned in on every clue and headline ahead of the actual announcement. How did it turn out?

Markets rallied on pre-Thanksgiving positioning as Fed rate cut bets surged and RBNZ’s hawkish surprise boosted antipodeans, while Bitcoin surged nearly 4% past $90,000.