Insights 
Nikkei slipped 0.3%, while Honda soared 12% on a $7 billion buyback plan and 2026 merger with Nissan. – vtmarkets.com
USDX reached a two-year peak on the back of rising Treasury yields, fewer rate cuts, and holiday trading volumes. – vtmarkets.com
Oil climbs on softer U.S. inflation, but China demand worries and a looming 2024 supply surplus keep traders watchful. – vtmarkets.com
Yields hold above 4.53% as weaker PCE data reduce concerns on Fed rate cuts, boosting investor sentiment. – vtmarkets.com
Japan’s Nikkei lags despite a softer yen and BOJ rate hold, with caution stemming from global central bank decisions. – vtmarkets.com
Gold steadies in early Asian trade after a post-Fed dip. ANZ sees near-term challenges amid India’s weakening physical demand. – vtmarkets.com
USD/JPY breaks beyond 155 as the Fed’s hawkish stance and BOJ’s rate hold drive the pair higher. – vtmarkets.com
AUD and NZD break key technical levels, hitting fresh lows, as traders focus on Fed decisions and UK inflation insights. – vtmarkets.com
Central bank demand and global conflicts drive gold’s growth prospects in 2024 and beyond. – vtmarkets.com
Oil steadies near $70 as traders balance supply growth forecasts with demand recovery from Chinese stimulus measures. – vtmarkets.com
