Finance: News, Insights, Predictions

In June 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Western sanctions had not significantly impacted the country's economy. He emphasized that Russia is adapting to these challenges and remains resilient despite the ongoing pressures of wartime conditions.

The Euro experienced a slight rally against the Swiss Franc in early trading on Tuesday, marking a continuation of the trend observed over the past few days.

The EUR/JPY exchange rate remains stable around 183.80 in early European trading on Wednesday. Earlier this week, the Bank of Japan's December policy decisions influenced market sentiment. Traders are now focusing on potential resistance levels above 185.00.

The euro has experienced fluctuations in recent weeks, with the EUR/GBP decreasing from £0.88 to £0.87 and the EUR/USD rising from $1.10 to $1.17, influenced by the developments in Ukraine peace talks.

Currencies are experiencing a slight drift as market participants raise questions about central banks on New Year's Eve.

The EUR/USD currency pair is currently consolidating below the 1.1807 level, with the intraday bias remaining neutral. The daily pivot points are set at support level S1 of 1.1752, the pivot point at 1.1771, and resistance level R1 at 1.1791.

The EUR/GBP exchange rate has increased for the second consecutive day, benefiting from a holiday-thinned trading session on Wednesday.

The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate has struggled to maintain levels above 1.18 over the past week, currently trading at approximately 1.1760 in light holiday market conditions.

The outlook for the Euro remains positive as we approach 2026, with the EUR/USD pair positioned just below key resistance levels. There is an increasing risk of a correction occurring within the larger uptrend during the first half of the year, as monetary policies begin to diverge.

The Euro experienced a slight decline against the US dollar on Tuesday as it attempted to break through the significant resistance level at 1.18.

The US Dollar has risen to a one-week high of 98.31, driven by year-end positioning. Recent Federal Reserve minutes indicate a division among officials regarding potential rate cuts in 2026, even as the market anticipates two cuts.

Donald Trump is considering appointing a Federal Reserve chair who would publicly support lowering federal funds rates, potentially leading to new challenges.

The USD/CAD pair continues its recovery, approaching 1.3700 during Wednesday's European trading session. The Canadian dollar is strengthening as the US dollar increases in value.

The Japanese yen has declined for the second straight day as investors responded to the latest Federal Reserve minutes, which provided insights into future monetary policy expectations.

On New Year's Eve, the Pound Sterling (GBP) declined against both the Euro (EUR) and the US Dollar (USD) as currency investors made adjustments to their positions.

The Pound Sterling to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell to a nine-day low on Wednesday as investors made adjustments in their positions ahead of the year-end trading period.

The US dollar has strengthened against the Canadian dollar once more on Tuesday, indicating a potential reversal in the currency trend.

The Pound Sterling (GBP) is experiencing a decline against the US Dollar as it approaches the end of 2025, despite trading higher against its major counterparts during European trading hours.

The US Dollar Index is currently hovering around 98.30, experiencing limited gains due to expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in 2026. Recent minutes from the Federal Reserve indicate significant concerns, which have tempered any short-term recovery in the dollar's value.

Binance has announced that it will delist several major cryptocurrency trading pairs in 2026, including Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Bittensor (TAO), Avalanche (AVAX), Litecoin (LTC), and Sui (SUI).

Technical indicators indicate that AVAX may reach a price of $14.50 within the next 2 to 3 weeks. The immediate resistance level is set at $13.38, while critical support remains at $11.26.

An analysis by the asset manager indicates that crypto markets are experiencing positive returns, with notable performances from Bitcoin, Ethereum, AI tokens, and smart contracts.

Bitwise has launched the Bitwise Avalanche Staking ETP on Deutsche Börse Xetra, providing investors with regulated access to AVAX price movements and staking rewards.

Avalanche (AVAX) is currently trading at approximately $12.39, reflecting a decline of 5.2% in the last 24 hours. This drop follows a significant reversal after the cryptocurrency was unable to maintain its position above the $13.00 level.

Avalanche (AVAX) is currently testing the $12 support level following a significant price drop. There is a potential for further decline towards $9, although a broader double-bottom pattern suggests longer-term stability may be possible.