India WPI Inflation came in at -0.32%, above forecasts (-0.6%) in November

Japan Tertiary Industry Index (MoM): 0.9% (October) vs 0.3%

The NZD/USD pair loses ground to around 0.5780 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) weakens against the US Dollar following the downbeat Chinese economic data.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Anna Breman said on Monday that the economic outlook has evolved broadly in line with the Monetary Policy Committee’s expectations, with signs continuing to emerge that growth is recovering.

China Retail Sales (YoY) registered at 1.3%, below expectations (2.9%) in November

China Industrial Production (YoY) below expectations (5%) in November: Actual (4.8%)

China Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (YoY) below forecasts (-2.3%) in November: Actual (-2.6%)

China House Price Index down to -2.4% in November from previous -2.2%

Japanese firms cited easing uncertainty around US trade policy and resilient demand in high-tech sectors as key factors supporting business sentiment, according to comments from a senior Bank of Japan (BoJ) official on the Tankan survey.

A mass shooting at Bondi Beach in the Australian city of Sydney has killed at least 16 people and wounded 40. The officials stated that the death toll includes two police officers and at least one child, Bloomberg reported on Sunday.

United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (MoM) remains unchanged at -1.8% in December

United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (YoY) declined to -0.6% in December from previous -0.5%

Business confidence at large manufacturers in Japan rose to 15.0 in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 from 14.0 in Q3, according to the Bank of Japan's quarterly Tankan survey on Tuesday. This reading came in line with the market consensus.

Japan Tankan Non - Manufacturing Outlook in line with expectations (28) in 4Q

Japan Tankan Large Manufacturing Outlook above expectations (13) in 4Q: Actual (15)

Japan Tankan Non - Manufacturing Index below forecasts (35) in 4Q: Actual (34)

Japan Tankan Large All Industry Capex above expectations (12%) in 4Q: Actual (12.6%)

Japan Tankan Large Manufacturing Index meets forecasts (15) in 4Q

China’s finance ministry said that the government planned to issue ultra-long-term special government bonds in 2026, with proceeds used to support key national strategies and security initiatives, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. 

New Zealand Business NZ PSI down to 46.9 in November from previous 48.7

Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions up to €990K from previous €91.8K

United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions fell from previous $-163.9K to $-1474K

Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions fell from previous $-71.6K to $-759K

United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions up to 692K from previous 74.9K

Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions up to ¥312K from previous ¥51.3K

United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions: $2103K vs $202.3K

United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions dipped from previous £-55K to £-793K

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the US President Donald Trump revealed that he is leaning on former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh and also on the National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett to lead the Federal Reserve since May 2026.

The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains under pressure heading into 2026 amid flat UK growth and the Bank of England’s ongoing easing cycle.

The price of Silver is currently skyrocketing. Yesterday, the price reached a new record high of $64.3 per ounce, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.