AUD/USD drove higher on Monday, climbing back into the 0.6660 region following an extended near-term decline. The Australian Dollar (AUD) took a lifeline thrown by broad-market Greenback flows that see the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) on the retreat heading into the holiday shutdown.

The USD/JPY pair attracts some sellers to around 157.00 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) after Japanese officials warned against "one-sided and sharp" currency moves, raising fears of intervention. 

EUR/USD edges higher during the North American session, up 0.42% amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve would continue easing policy, amid a scarce economic docket in both sides of the Atlantic. The pair trades at 1.1757 after bouncing off daily lows of 1.1706.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will publish its minutes of its monetary policy meeting on Tuesday at 00.30 GMT.

Peter Thiel-backed ETHZilla (ETHZ) announced it sold 24,291 ETH for ~$74.5 million to redeem outstanding senior secured convertible notes.

US Dollar Index (DXY) expectations for a dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy path into 2026 weigh on sentiment. The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades around 98.30, retreating after climbing to a one-week high on Friday.

Gold (XAU/USD) rallies over 2% on Monday, reaching a record high of $4,442 amid rising geopolitical tensions and expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will continue to reduce interest rates next year, pushing US Treasury yields lower.

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday amid a softer Greenback. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.3740, down about 0.4% on the day and holding close to September lows.

Ethereum (ETH) treasury company BitMine Immersion (BMNR) has grown its digital asset stash above the 4 million ETH threshold, according to a Monday statement.

USD/CHF trades lower and hovers around 0.7930 on Monday at the time of writing, down 0.40% on the day.

United States 2-Year Note Auction up to 3.499% from previous 3.489%

Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB), Isabel Schnabel, said that the interest rates will probably stay stable in the near future in the Faz Podcast on Monday.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained ground on Monday, heading into the Christmas holiday schedule on the front foot as equity markets tilt into the bullish side to wrap up the trading year.

GBP/JPY trades around 211.10 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.10% on the day, in a context of reduced liquidity linked to public holidays across several financial centers.

Chainlink (LINK) is trading above $12.50 at the time of writing on Monday, mirroring subtle but positive sentiment in the broader cryptocurrency market. The oracle token is supported by solid short-term technical signals, reinforcing the bullish outlook.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil edges higher on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela add a modest geopolitical risk premium to oil markets.

GBP/USD rallies during the North American session on Monday, up by 0.59% after the latest data in the UK showed that the economy grew as expected amid thin liquidity trading as investors brace for Christmas eve holiday.

Aster is trading above $0.70 at the time of writing on Monday, as the cryptocurrency market extends its recovery albeit gradually. The perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX) native token has increased by over 9% since its record low of $0.65 on Friday, signaling a developing bullish outlook. 

NZD/USD trades around 0.5790 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.60% on the day, after rebounding from the 0.5735 two-week low reached on Friday.

The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades firmer against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, as Japanese officials stepped up verbal warnings against excessive currency moves, underscoring growing unease over the Yen’s recent weakness.

Federal Reserve (Fed) Member of the Board of Governors Stephen Miran said that the last few months have seen data consistent with his view of the world and that he doesn’t see a recession in the near term. He declared in an interview for Bloomberg TV on Monday.

Cardano (ADA) recovers over 2% at press time on Monday, struggling to extend gains within a descending wedge pattern.

Silver (XAG/USD) extends its bullish momentum on Monday and trades around $69.05 at the time of writing, up 2.75% on the day, after hitting a fresh all-time peak at $69.47 earlier in the day.

The Euro (EUR) trades on the back foot against the British Pound (GBP) on Monday, as Sterling firmed against its major peers following the release of the United Kingdom’s Q3 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report.

Canada Industrial Product Price (MoM) registered at 0.9% above expectations (0.3%) in November

Canada Raw Material Price Index came in at 0.3%, below expectations (0.6%) in November

United States Chicago Fed National Activity Index dipped from previous -0.12 to -0.21 in September