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Economic Calendar


Coinbase pulls support for crypto regulation bill: Washington uncertainty turns into a crypto volatility catalyst
Crypto markets are shifting into a new mood this week as regulatory optimism fades and political uncertainty returns to the spotlight. The main trigger is Coinbase publicly withdrawing support for the current draft of a major crypto market structure proposal in Washington. For traders, this is not just industry drama. It is a signal that the path to clear regulation in the United States may be slower and more complicated than the market hoped. Regulation is one of the biggest


Wall Street futures rebound as semiconductors lead: Nasdaq outperforms on fresh AI optimism
US equity indices are showing renewed strength this week as Wall Street futures rebound, led by a powerful move in semiconductors. The tone has shifted quickly from hesitation to optimism as investors rotate back into the AI trade, treating chip strength as the clearest signal that growth momentum remains alive. This dynamic is especially visible in the Nasdaq, which continues to act as the market’s risk barometer whenever technology sentiment improves. The catalyst has been


TSMC earnings shock the market: stronger AI demand sends chip stocks sharply higher
Semiconductor stocks are moving strongly this week after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing delivered results and guidance that reinforced one of the most powerful narratives in global markets: AI demand is not slowing, it is accelerating. The market reaction has been sharp because TSMC is not just another tech company. It is the backbone of advanced chip manufacturing, meaning its numbers provide one of the clearest indicators of real demand for high end computing. TSMC’s up


Canadian dollar whipsaws on oil swing: USDCAD volatility rises ahead of key Canada data
The Canadian dollar is becoming one of the most sensitive forex trades of the week as USDCAD swings sharply in response to shifting oil prices and a tightening macro calendar. Traders are treating the loonie as both a currency and a commodity proxy, meaning price action is being driven not only by interest rate expectations but also by energy market sentiment. When oil moves, the Canadian dollar reacts quickly, and this week those moves are accelerating. The starting point is


Tin joins the metals melt up: record prices signal tight supply and renewed inflation hedging
Tin has quietly become one of the most explosive commodity stories of the week, with prices pushing into record territory as traders react to a tightening supply picture and a fresh wave of inflation hedging across metals. While copper and gold often dominate the headlines, tin is now forcing its way into the spotlight because the market is dealing with a classic squeeze setup: structurally tight supply, steady industrial demand, and very little cushion in inventories. Tin ma


EU and UK start talks to link carbon markets next week: carbon border tariff risk becomes a new market driver
European markets are paying closer attention to carbon policy this week after the European Union confirmed it will begin negotiations with the United Kingdom next week to link their emissions trading systems. While the topic may sound technical, the financial implications are becoming harder to ignore because linking the two carbon markets could directly affect trade flows, costs for heavy industry, and the outlook for carbon prices across Europe. At the center of the story i


US senators introduce long awaited crypto market structure bill: CFTC oversight plan becomes the catalyst
Crypto markets are watching Washington closely this week after US senators introduced a long awaited crypto market structure proposal aimed at finally defining regulatory responsibility across the digital asset industry. The move matters because it attacks the biggest problem in US crypto policy: uncertainty over who regulates what, and how different types of digital assets should be classified and supervised. For years, the crypto market has operated under a fragmented envir


Germany’s DAX risks ending its longest winning streak in over a decade as profit taking pressure builds
European markets are entering a more fragile phase this week, with Germany’s DAX showing signs of exhaustion after an extended rally that pushed the index into rare territory. After one of its strongest multi week runs in more than a decade, the DAX is now facing a classic late rally problem: when everyone is positioned long, there is less fuel left to push higher, and even small negative catalysts can trigger profit taking. This matters because the DAX has been one of the st


AstraZeneca shares lift after Modella AI acquisition: pharma AI dealmaking returns to the spotlight
AstraZeneca is back in focus this week after announcing it has agreed to acquire Boston based Modella AI, a move that highlights how quickly artificial intelligence is becoming central to drug development strategy. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, the market reaction has been clear: investors see this acquisition as a signal that AI is no longer only a partnership tool in pharma. It is now becoming an in house capability that major firms want to own outri


Sterling holds firm into UK GDP week as traders reassess Bank of England cut expectations
The British pound is holding up well this week as forex traders shift focus toward a key UK macro catalyst: upcoming GDP data. After months of heavy debate around when the Bank of England will begin easing policy more aggressively, the market is now reassessing the pace of rate cuts and whether the UK economy is slowing enough to justify a more dovish stance. This matters because sterling has become one of the cleanest currencies to express interest rate expectations. When tr


Silver extends explosive rally to fresh records as safe haven demand accelerates across metals
Silver is turning into one of the most important commodity stories of the week as prices continue to surge and investor attention shifts sharply toward precious metals. While gold usually dominates safe haven flows, silver is now catching aggressive demand as traders position for uncertainty across geopolitics, monetary policy expectations, and financial stability. The move is not only technical. It reflects a broader market mood that is becoming increasingly defensive. One o


Trump administration threatens Fed indictment: Powell subpoenas revive fears over central bank independence
Markets are opening this week under a new kind of pressure that has little to do with traditional economic data and everything to do with institutional risk. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US Department of Justice has served the central bank with grand jury subpoenas and has threatened him with a possible criminal indictment linked to earlier congressional testimony about the Federal Reserve headquarters renovation project. Powell argued the investigation is a p


Crypto regulation catalyst: Senate delays Digital Asset Market Clarity Act markup, reigniting market uncertainty into late January
Crypto markets are shifting their focus this week away from pure price action and back toward regulation, after a key US legislative catalyst failed to deliver clarity. Traders were watching for progress on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a proposal aimed at defining how digital assets should be treated under US law and which agencies should oversee different parts of the market. Instead, the expected momentum slowed, and the delay has re introduced uncertainty at a tim


European shares hit record highs ahead of US inflation data: STOXX 600 volatility increases into CPI week
European equities are entering the heart of the week with a clear message: sentiment is still supported, but confidence is fragile. The STOXX 600 has been trading near record highs, helped by strong momentum in global risk assets and the continued belief that inflation pressure is easing. But with US inflation data approaching, traders are becoming cautious because a single macro surprise can shake the global valuation story. The setup is important because Europe is not tradi


SK Hynix invests nearly $13B in advanced chip packaging: the HBM supply race boosts AI chip stocks
Chip stocks are back in focus this week after SK Hynix announced a major expansion that strengthens the entire AI supply chain. The company said it will invest nineteen trillion won, roughly thirteen billion dollars, to build an advanced chip packaging plant in South Korea, aiming to meet rising demand for high bandwidth memory used in artificial intelligence systems. This is not just another factory headline. It is a direct signal that the AI hardware boom is shifting from p
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