This article has been translated from English to Gen Z Slang.

Yo fam, markets were big chillin' on Monday cuz they were waiting for that big tea spill, aka the Tuesday December inflation data drop. Traders were shooketh after Fed Chair Jerome Powell dropped a bomb over the weekend, saying the Justice Department hit the Fed with subpoenas that might get him in trouble cuz of his congressional tea-spilling about HQ renovations. 🤯👀

Peep the forex news and econ tea you probs missed during the latest trading session! 📈✨

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Broad Market Price Action:

Dollar Index, Gold, S&P 500, Oil, U.S. 10-yr Yield, Bitcoin Overlay Chart by TradingView

Dollar Index, Gold, S&P 500, Oil, U.S. 10-yr Yield, Bitcoin Overlay Chart by TradingView

Monday’s session was all about the vibes as traders were in wait mode for that Tuesday inflation drop at 8:30 AM ET, while catching the lowkey drama between the Trump squad and the Fed. 🕵️‍♂️🍿

US stocks kind of glowed up a bit with the S&P 500 flexing a 0.20% boost, wrapping things up around 6,976. The index was on a lil’ rollercoaster, starting low-key rough in Asia, but got on the up and up through the London session, keeping that energy until the US afternoon. All this hype might be about A.I. biz developing mad muscles in early 2026. 🤖💪

WTI crude oil caught some major waves with a 1.45% boost, ending around $59.38 a barrel. Fam, last week Brent was on a 6% climb cuz Iran’s got the protest feels. Major tension over there and folks are worried about that mindblowing 2 million barrels per day, especially if the Strait of Hormuz becomes a no-go zone. Trump says they've got "strong options," stirring the pot on the global scene. 🌍💥

Gold had its glam moment with a 1.83% glow-up to chill near $4,592, totally vibing as the star among the big shots. It saw some spicy action during the Asian hours, initially popping but then chilling back. London hours gave it new life with peeps wanting safe-haven goodies ‘cause of all the Fed drama. Even with the dollar pulling a flex during the US session, gold stayed cruising with the big boys. 💰✨

Bitcoin got a bit of that glow with a 0.95% lift to wrap near $91,271. It was a bit of a wild ride in Asian hours, probs cuz traders were buzzing about Powell's subpoena sitch. Consistent love came through during London and US sessions, even though things stayed low key compared to usual crypto chaos. 📈🤑

Treasury creds did a 0.43% dance with the 10-year note cruising around 4.19%. Yields started low but hit a steady climb from London to US sessions. Seemed like peeps rethinking that aggressive Fed moves and figuring Powell might play cool to keep the Fed lit and independent. Monday’s read on bonds hinting at a tilt toward hawkish vibes. 📜🤨

FX Market Behavior: U.S. Dollar vs. Majors

Overlay of USD vs. Majors Forex Chart by TradingView

Overlay of USD vs. Majors Forex Chart by TradingView

The US dollar was on a bit of a rollercoaster, closing pretty meh against major currencies. This was all while traders were on edge for Tuesday's juicy CPI data and the whole Powell-DOJ drama. 🤔💸

In the Asian session, the dollar was feeling some major heat, hitting almost meme-level weak vibes as it got dunked on overnight. The action was tied to Powell's DOJ tea, with folks fearing for Fed's free-spirit vibes. 💥 The greenback found itself in a spooky spot, while the Aussie got a boost from banging household spending data, flexing on the weak dollar. 🦘💲

London hours kept that bearish heat on the dollar, with Europe flexing on better-than-expected Swiss consumer confidence and Sentix Investor Confidence numbers. The euro and Swiss franc were living their best lives while the US dollar had lowkey commitment issues amid all the drama. 🏦💶

The U.S. session saw the dollar finding its chill a bit, no epic data drops on the calendar helped. But, the greenback’s glow-down stayed real. Market buzz was buzzing about Powell and whether the legal drama could dunk on the Fed’s vibes. Some were saying it might keep the Fed from cutting rates too soon, staying independent kings, but that didn't save the dollar from catching these hands. 🙅‍♂️💸

At Monday’s close, the dollar took a major L against most currencies, struggling the most against the Kiwi (New Zealand dollar) and the British pound. The decline seemed like a mix of pre-CPI jitters, Powell-D.O.J. drama vibes, and traders’ not feeling brave enough to pick a side. 🦋🤑

Upcoming Potential Catalysts on the Economic Calendar 🔮📅

  • New Zealand NZIER Business Confidence for Dec 31, 2025 at 9:00 pm GMT
  • U.S. Fed Williams Speech at 11:00 pm GMT
  • Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence Change for Jan 2026 at 11:30 pm GMT
  • Japan Money Moves for Dec 2025 at 11:50 pm GMT
  • U.K. BRC Retail Sales Monitor for Dec 2025 at 12:01 am GMT
  • China Trade Balance for Dec 2025
  • Japan Eco Watchers Survey Outlook for Dec 2025 at 5:00 am GMT
  • NFIB U.S. Business Optimo Vibes Index for Dec 2025 at 11:00 am GMT
  • ADP U.S. Employment Change Weekly for Dec 27, 2025 at 1:15 pm GMT
  • Canada Building Permits for Nov 2025 at 1:30 pm GMT
  • U.S. CPI Growth Rate for Dec 2025 at 1:30 pm GMT
  • U.S. New Home Sales for Oct 2025 at 3:00 pm GMT
  • U.S. Fed Musalem Speech at 3:35 pm GMT
  • U.S. Monthly Budget Statement for Dec 2025 at 7:00 pm GMT
  • U.S. Fed Barkin Speech at 9:00 pm GMT
  • U.S. API Crude Oil Stock Change for Jan 9, 2026 at 9:30 pm GMT

Tuesday's vibe check is all about the December CPI drop at 8:30 AM ET, giving us a fresh look at the inflation feels since last October’s government vibes clashed with data collection. The consensus says we're looking at a 0.3% monthly and a 2.7% year-over-year. Core CPI’s expected to be twinsies with both numbers too. But, as always, you know some peeps think it might just be a chill "payback" moment. 🤷‍♂️🔍

The CPI is coming through when everyone’s already side-eying Powell’s D.O.J. subpoena drama. If inflation’s super hot, it might give the Fed reason to keep those rates steady at January’s meeting (95% chance of that happening rn), though political tea could be coming in hot against rate hikes. But, a weak read could have the Fed easing down the rates while cooling down the central bank drama too. 🥵⛏️🧊

Peep the words from Fed speakers like Williams, Musalem, and Barkin, keeping ears perked for inflation chat and Powell's legal woes. There's a whole vibe about whether this DOJ sitch is a serious flex or just an attempt to rattle the Fed's steez. 🧐💬

Keep your squad tight out there in the forex jungle, and don't forget to scope out our Forex Correlation Calculator when plotting those risky moves! 🔗💡