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5+ min ago (216+ words) (The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool) Haresh Menghani is a detail-oriented professional with 10+ years of extensive experience in analysing the global financial markets. The EUR/USD pair'kicks off the new week on a softer note, though it remains within striking distance of the highest level since early October, touched last Thursday. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.1730 region, down less than 0.10% for the day. The GBP/USD pair remains on the defensive during the Asian session on Monday, though it lacks bearish conviction and holds above the 200-day Simple Moving Average pivotal support. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.3360 region, nearly unchanged for the day. Gold'price picks up bids once again toward $4,350 in'Asian trading on Monday. The precious metal extends its upside to the highest since October 21 amid the prospect of…...

13+ min ago (362+ words) Mexico's peso started the week anchored to the 18-per-dollar handle, with Monday morning trading around 18.0 after Friday's market holiday left no new local close. Thursday set the tone: USD/MXN finished near 18.03, and the dollar index ended around 98.3, keeping the global backdrop constructive for high-carry currencies. Monex estimated an overnight band near 17.9918.19 and said the peso was being supported by a weaker dollar and a steadier trade backdrop ahead of a 2026 USMCA review. In El Financiero, Monex's Janneth Quiroz summed up the base case: with a "weak dollar" and an "attractive rate differential," the peso can "stay near 18," while inflation and the Fed's pace remain the swing factors. The policy debate is tightening around how fast the yield cushion shrinks. Mexico's annual inflation accelerated to 3.8% in November, complicating the case for rapid easing. Even so, a Reuters poll showed economists…...

19+ min ago (306+ words) Jos" Antonio Kast's runoff win has reset expectations for Chile's next economic agenda and a more pro-investment tilt. In early Monday indications, USD/CLP traded around 908.22 after a 908.05912.18 range. The central bank's "d'lar observado" reference for Dec. 15 is 912.66, down from 916.90 on Dec. 12, as the dollar index hovered near 98.4. Friday was the true positioning day. The IPSA closed at 10,400.01, up 0.36%, with analysts saying the rally had largely "internalized" the expected result. In U.S. hours, the iShares MSCI Chile ETF (ECH) ended at $39.78, with about 1.48 million shares traded. ECH flows: -$17.31 million (5d) and +$86.73 million (1m). The stock tape was selective. The top five IPSA gainers on Friday were CMPC (+4.49%, 6.05m shares), Copec (+3.34%, 1.27m), Falabella (+2.24%, 2.92m), Colb'n (+2.08%, 17.49m), and Plaza (+1.71%, 2.10m). The top decliners were Concha y Toro (-1.59%, 1.09m), Ripley (-1.37%, 5.39m), Parque Arauco (-1.32%, 1.20m), Sonda (-1.25%, 826k), and Banco de Chile (-1.18%, 147.81m). FX technicians see a move that is both strong and tired. Your charts put USD…...

32+ min ago (974+ words) Silver price today (15 December 2025) is back on the front page of global markets after last week's record run. The white metal is trading in the low-to-mid $63 per ounce area'firmly higher on the day'supported by a softer U.S. dollar and easing Treasury yields as traders position ahead of key U.S. labor data. [1] Just as important as the price itself is the message behind it: silver is behaving like a hybrid asset again'part precious-metal hedge, part high-demand industrial input'meaning it can move quickly when macro tailwinds and physical-market narratives align. Silver's pricing on December 15 has been notably dynamic, with different feeds reflecting different points in the day: Taken together, the story is consistent: silver price today is holding above $63/oz, rebounding after profit-taking and volatility around last week's record high. Reuters highlighted the U.S. dollar hovering near a two'month low and benchmark 10'year Treasury yields…...

33+ min ago (340+ words) Argentina's Monday screens still showed Friday's prices, because the weekend shut local trading. The unusual tell is the spread. Blue traded below the official bank rate, while financial dollars stayed higher. MEP was around 1,472.36 and CCL around 1,505.28. November inflation printed 2.5%. The Treasury then placed ARS 21.27 trillion in a peso auction, rolling over about 102% of maturities. It also sold a $1 billion local-law dollar bond at a 9.26% yield and a 6.5% coupon. Puente's research team called the result "very positive," while noting the premium paid. In spot FX, Nicol's Merino at ABC Mercado de Cambios said the wholesale dollar stayed in a narrow 1,4351,444 band, and traded about $387 million. In futures, A3 Mercados showed a rebound after eight down sessions, with about $457.9 million in turnover and end-December near 1,452.5. Equities failed to follow. The S&P Merval ended near 2,979,065, while dollar bonds rose about 0.5% and country…...

34+ min ago (316+ words) Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Monday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $63.83 per troy ounce, up 3.19% from the $61.85 it cost on Friday. Silver prices have increased by 120.91% since the beginning of the year. Silver Price Today in USD The Gold/Silver ratio, which shows the number of ounces of Silver needed to equal the value of one ounce of Gold, stood at 68.08 on Monday, down from 69.51 on Friday. EUR/USD kicks off the new week on a softer note, holding below 1.1750 in European trading on Monday.The pair faces challenges due to a pause in the US Dollar downtrend, with traders shifting their focus to the delayed US Nonfarm Payrolls and CPI data for fresh directives. The ECB policy decision is also eagerly awaited. GBP/USD remains on the back foot above 1.3350 in the European session on Monday,…...

44+ min ago (612+ words) Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index shed 1.5% to 50,092.10, as investors wait to see if the Bank of Japan will raise its benchmark interest rate as expected this week. The BOJ's quarterly "tankan" survey of big manufacturers, released Monday, showed a slight improvement in sentiment among such businesses. The measure of those expressing optimism rose to 15 from 14 in the last quarter, the highest level in four years, the central bank said. The index shows the percentage of companies reporting positive conditions minus the percentage reporting unfavorable ones. While the overall survey showed improvement, forecasts for the next quarter were less positive. Japan's economy contracted at a 2.3% annual pace in the July-September quarter, the first such decline in six quarters. An agreement between Japan and the U.S. over the level of President Donald Trump's higher tariffs, limiting baseline import duties to 15%, has helped to reduce uncertainty…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (544+ words) Wage volatility is spreading quickly through the labor economy, with an eight-tenths percent wage decline translating into a $14 billion annualized drop in spending among hourly workers. Millennials and Gen Z absorb more than three-quarters of recent wage declines, relying heavily on credit and platforms as hours and schedules become unpredictable. Platforms like WorkWhile now serve as financial shock absorbers, offering faster earnings, flexible hours and emerging benefits that help households manage week-to-week stability. Watch more: Wage to Wallet: WorkWhile's Alan Armen For many households, platforms now represent an essential part of monthly cash flow management " as money coming tends to flow, quickly, into the economy at large. Explore more conversations like this on the'PYMNTS Podcast page That direct connection forms the basis of the feedback loop shaping the Labor Economy. The data show a wage decline of eight tenths of…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (324+ words) Gold opened Monday near $4,343 an ounce, tracking lower U.S. yields and a softer dollar. A cautious tone in parts of Asia kept demand for liquid hedges alive. Traders are watching upcoming U.S. labor data for the next catalyst. The week's arc was clear. Gold was softer on December 8 as traders waited for the Fed. After the quarter-point cut, the dollar eased and gold rebounded. The bid carried through Sunday night into Monday. Physical demand signals diverged across hubs. London remains the core clearing venue, and end-November London vault holdings were reported at 8,907 tonnes. In China, the Shanghai benchmark stayed firm, with fixes last week in the low-to-mid 950s RMB per gram, including about 953.31 on December 10. India was more hesitant. Record local prices reached 132,776 rupees per 10 grams on Friday, and dealers reported slower wedding-season buying. Still, ANZ pointed to India allowing pension funds to…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (37+ words) As a major organization, Belkoopsoyuz plans the further development of the stabilization fund system by expanding opportunities for producers and consumers through optimized logistics and storage. Consumer cooperation system contributes 5-7% to Belarus" key stabilization funds...