U.S. Dollar Slides Toward Biggest Annual Loss Since 2017 as 2026 Risks Loom 
Oil Prices Slide in 2025 as Oversupply and Geopolitical Risks Shape Market Outlook 
China Manufacturing PMI Rebounds in December, Offering Boost to Economic Growth Outlook 
Japanese Business Leaders Urge Government Action as Weak Yen Strains Economy 
Forex Markets Hold Steady as Traders Await Fed Minutes Amid Thin Year-End Volumes 
South Korean Won Slides Despite Government Efforts to Stabilize Currency Markets 
U.S. Stocks Slip as Gold Rebounds Ahead of Year-End, Markets Eye 2026 Outlook 
Asian Markets End Year on AI Optimism as Precious Metals and Currencies Shine 
Federal Reserve Begins Treasury Bill Purchases to Stabilize Reserves and Money Markets 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Trump Delays Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinets for One More Year 
Gold Prices Rebound in Europe as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Outlook Support Bullion 
South Korea Factory Output Misses Forecasts in November Amid Ongoing Economic Uncertainty 
This week proves 2015 remains a shaky time for global investors. Commodities are falling fast as oil dips to below 40 dollars a barrel, the lowest mark since 2009, and iron ore moves towards break-even levels. China's economy continues to weaken as trade data released this week shows imports declining for the 13th straight month.
"Euro-area inflation level forecasts for 2016 and 2017 both were recently cut despite the ECB last week deciding to expand their quantitative easing program. At unpredictable times such as these it is important to remember a globally diversified portfolio is your key to success",notes Voya Global.
