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Wheat futures began the new year with a mixed performance as front-month contracts experienced a decline.

Leading institutions are speculating about market trends in 2026, questioning whether gold, Bitcoin, and the U.S. dollar will make history once more. Additionally, the forecast for gold prices indicates an upward trend as XAU/USD rises.

Cyprus experienced a significant 12.4 percent rise in tourism revenue for October 2025, totaling €458.6 million, up from €407.9 million in the same month last year.

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This weekly forecast highlights key trading pairs and markets, including EUR/USD, GBP/USD, gold, Bitcoin, NASDAQ, and silver. It outlines critical levels to monitor from January 4th to January 9th, 2026.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Following yesterday's cold front, temperatures and humidity have decreased. However, this cooldown will be temporary as warmer weather is expected to return later this week.

UBS has updated its price forecasts for palladium and platinum, raising the platinum outlook by $300 and the palladium forecast by $100 due to a surge in demand and tight supply conditions.

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) experienced a slight decline on Friday, starting the new year with a weak performance. The Loonie is among the underperformers in the currency market.

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The 2026 stock market trends will focus on the growth of artificial intelligence, Federal Reserve policies, forecasts for the S&P 500, inflation expectations, and anticipated movements in gold prices.

Copper is expected to experience a significant surge of 40% in 2025, paving the way for a catch-up rally in 2026. This anticipated growth is fueled by a weak U.S. dollar, ongoing structural supply shortages, and increasing demand from the AI sector.

Gold prices surged to approximately $4,370 during early Asian trading hours on Monday. This increase is attributed to escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, which have driven investors towards safe-haven assets.

The weekly Forex forecast for January 4th to 9th, 2026, analyzes key currency pairs such as USD/JPY, along with the S&P 500 index and the precious metals market. The report addresses the impact of the recent metals bubble burst and the increasing volatility in the market.

The USD/CAD currency pair closed last week under pressure due to a weakening U.S. dollar, continuing a gradual downward trend that started in late 2025.

The GBP/USD exchange rate increased by 6.5% in 2025, primarily due to the weakness of the U.S. dollar rather than significant strength in the British pound, as indicated by the pound's inconsistent performance.

As 2026 begins, Solana faces a multifaceted situation. The digital asset is working through the challenges of a difficult previous year while experiencing price stabilization.

An unidentified billionaire has withdrawn 34.924 billion SHIB from Coinbase, causing significant turbulence in the cryptocurrency market.

Grayscale is exploring how AVAX ETF staking could transform crypto investing, generate yield, and impact the SEC's upcoming decision on ETFs.

Investors looking for potential high returns in 2026 should consider these nine altcoins, which are positioned as promising opportunities for significant growth.

The top three altcoins to watch in 2026 are Solana (SOL), The Graph (GRT), and Avalanche (AVAX), each showcasing significant technology updates.

Avalanche has announced a record-breaking year in 2025, achieving over 400 million on-chain transactions. The platform has seen an increase in users, heightened smart contract activity, expansion of real-world assets, and a stable supply of $AVAX.

Ethereum price predictions are changing, while Avalanche continues to face pressure. Meanwhile, BlockDAG's anticipated launch price range of $0.30 to $0.40 is positioning it as one of the leading cryptocurrencies.

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Avalanche (AVAX) is currently at a crucial turning point after breaking through a descending resistance level. Traders are closely monitoring the situation to see if the recent positive momentum can push the price towards $18.

NFT sales surged by 37% to reach $88.3 million, with Bitcoin surpassing Ethereum in popularity. This increase was fueled by record-breaking sales of $X@AI BRC-20 NFTs and heightened buyer engagement.