Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI dipped from previous 52.2 to 51.6 in December

Dec 31, 2025

Dow Jones Industrial Average softens on final trading day of 2025

US equities pulled back modestly midweek, but the broader picture for investors remains one of a strong year nearing its conclusion. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.2% on Wednesday, matching declines in the Nasdaq Composite, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly 0.5%.

USD/JPY strengthens above 156.50 as BoJ’s cautious tightening weighs on Japanese Yen

The USD/JPY pair gains ground to near 156.75 during the early Asian session on Monday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) softens against the US Dollar (USD) as traders have been disappointed with the slow and cautious pace of the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary tightening.