In markets, the dollar’s year-end strength weighed on EUR/USD, which steadied near 1.1545, while gold held above $4,075, eyeing $4,135. Brent crude traded above $63 after OPEC limited supply growth, and Bitcoin stabilized near $100,000 following the Fed's caution on rate cuts.

The U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan bill to end the 42-day government shutdown, offering relief after economic disruptions from delayed pay and weaker spending. In the U.K., the Bank of England held rates at 4% in a narrow 5–4 vote, amid easing inflation to 3.8% and slowing wage growth, reinforcing expectations of a rate cut by December. Meanwhile, China moved to ease trade tensions by partially suspending tariffs on select U.S. goods while keeping core duties intact, signaling cooperation without major concessions.

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