Commodities Wrap: Copper Surges on ‘Green Squeeze’ Fears; Oil Dips on Peace Hopes

LONDON — Global commodity markets diverged sharply at the start of the week, driven by opposing narratives of supply scarcity in metals and geopolitical de-escalation in energy.

News 2025-12-29 20:30

Sterling Vulnerable as Tax Hikes Crush UK's 'Golden Quarter' Retail Sales

The British Pound (GBP) faces headwinds as new data reveals a sharp contraction in consumer spending, raising fears that fiscal drag is choking the UK's economic engine.

News 2025-12-29 20:00

PBOC to Launch ‘Digital Yuan 2.0’ in Jan 2026, Signaling Shift to Deposit-Based Model

BEIJING — The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is set to initiate a major overhaul of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) framework, with the "New Generation Digital RMB" system scheduled to go live on January 1, 2026.

News 2025-12-29 19:30

Bond Markets Signal 'Hawkish' Risk: The Era of Cheap Money is Officially Over

Despite the Federal Reserve cutting rates to the 3.50%-3.75% range, long-term Treasury yields remain stubbornly high, suggesting the market believes the 'neutral rate' has structurally shifted higher.

News 2025-12-29 19:00

Aussie Dollar Hits 14-Month Highs as Silver Eclipses Oil in Rare Market Anomaly

SYDNEY — The Australian Dollar (AUD) has emerged as the clear winner in the late-2025 currency sweepstakes, surging to a 14-month high of 0.6727 against the US Dollar on Monday. The currency is being propelled by a perfect storm of hawkish domestic monetary policy and a historic realignment in global commodity markets.

News 2025-12-29 18:21

What Does Pip Mean in Forex Trading?

In forex trading, a pip is the smallest unit of price movement between two currencies. It’s used to measure changes in exchange rates, calculate profits or losses, and manage trading strategies effectively.

News 2025-12-29 18:14

FX Markets: Dollar Holds Firm at 98.00; Euro and Kiwi Breach Key Technical Levels

The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains steady near 98.00, supported by a mix of technical recovery and external currency weakness. While markets await definitive signals on the Fed's 2026 cutting cycle, technical breakdowns in major peers are driving price action.

News 2025-12-29 18:10

Gold Nears $4,550 as Silver Smashes $80; CME Hikes Margins Amid ‘Historic’ Volatility

The precious metals market staged a historic rally on Monday, with Spot Gold flirting with the $4,550 per ounce level and Silver skyrocketing over 5% to breach $83. The frenzy has triggered immediate risk management measures from the CME Group, while analysts point to aggressive Federal Reserve easing bets for 2026 as the primary driver.

News 2025-12-29 18:00

What Is a Forex Expert Advisor and How Does It Work?

A forex expert advisor is an automated trading tool that executes strategies in the forex market. Learn how it works, its benefits, risks, and future trends.

News 2025-12-29 17:59

“Elites’ View in Arab Region” Event Successfully Concludes

To further enhance the sense of participation and belonging among members of the Elite Club in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and to raise awareness regarding the safety and compliance of forex trading in the regional market, WikiFX successfully held the themed content series “Elites’ View in Arab Region” from November 28 to December 28, 2025. The theme was “The First Line of Defense for Forex Safety: Education First, Jointly Promoting Healthy Forex Development."

News 2025-12-29 17:47

What Is a Liquid Broker and How Does It Work?

A liquid broker connects traders to deep forex liquidity from banks and institutions, offering faster execution, tighter spreads, and transparent real-market pricing.

News 2025-12-29 17:39

Star-Studded Jury Panel Unveiled as WikiFX Golden Insight Award’s Expert Judging Commences

Following the successful conclusion of the global public voting phase, the WikiFX Golden Insight Award has now officially entered its final evaluation stage—the expert judging. This marks a critical juncture in the 2025 Golden Insight Award selection process, ushering in the most authoritative and rigorous phase of professional assessment and industry consensus-building.

News 2025-12-29 17:37

Israel's Recognition of Somaliland Sparks Red Sea Geopolitical Concerns; Oil and Safe Havens in Focu

Israel has formally recognized Somaliland as an independent sovereign state, signing a diplomatic agreement that has triggered immediate furor from the Somali government. While the diplomatic rift is regional, the strategic implications extend to the Red Sea shipping lanes, a critical artery for global trade and energy supplies. For financial markets, this development introduces a new layer of complexity to the Middle East geopolitical risk premium, potentially influencing Crude Oil (WTI/Brent) and Safe Haven flows.

News 2025-12-29 17:30

FP Markets Marks 20 Years of Global Trading

FP Markets celebrates 20 years of innovation, global expansion, and award-winning service, reinforcing its role as a trusted multi-asset broker.

News 2025-12-29 17:27

GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

GivTrade gains UAE SCA Category 5 licence, enabling advisory, arrangement, and consulting services under strict regulatory oversight.

News 2025-12-29 17:21

Forex Losses Push Malaysian Trader into Loan Shark Nightmare

A 23-year-old’s rapid fall from early forex gains into relentless loan shark debt serves as an urgent warning about how emotional trading, poor risk control and illegal lending can swiftly destroy lives and families.

News 2025-12-29 17:17

Crude Oil: Escalating Drone Warfare Counters 2026 Oversupply Fears

International oil prices are locked in a volatile tussle between immediate geopolitical supply risks and a grim long-term demand outlook. While WTI Crude has managed to climb toward $58.50, the upside is capped by forecasts of a massive supply glut by 2026.

News 2025-12-29 17:08

Fed 2026 Outlook: Market Bets on Aggressive Cuts Clash with Dot Plot as Trump Pressure Mounts

The divergence between Federal Reserve guidance and market pricing is widening as traders position for 2026, setting the stage for significant volatility in the US Dollar. While the Fed’s latest dot plot conservatively suggests a single 25-basis-point rate cut in 2026, major financial institutions—including Goldman Sachs and Citi—are pricing in a more aggressive easing cycle of 50 to 75 basis points.

News 2025-12-29 16:40

RM238,000 Lost to a Fake Stock Scheme | Don't Be The Next Victim!

A private sector employee in Miri has lost RM238,000 in personal savings after falling victim to a fake stock investment scheme linked to a non-existent company allegedly based in China.

News 2025-12-29 15:30

One Year In, Trump's Economy Defies The Experts And Outpaces G7

The same analysts and institutions that applauded massive stimulus, monetary excess, and regulatory

Industry 2025-12-29 15:20