In November 2025, India’s infrastructure output grew by 1.8% compared to 0% from the previous year. This is a significant improvement after a period of little change. At the same time, the EUR/USD pair recovered to around 1.1750 as the year ended, although trading was quiet. The GBP/USD hovered near 1.3450, facing some pressure from a strengthening US Dollar as the year wrapped up.

Gold And Cryptocurrency Market

Gold prices fell to about $4,300 as traders adjusted their positions and took profits, but it is still on track for a fifth straight month of gains. In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple are hoping for a rebound in the New Year, with Bitcoin likely to keep gaining within a certain trend. The economic outlook for advanced countries for 2026-2027 is positive, supported by factors from the previous year. In 2025, the cryptocurrency market was unstable but showed signs of growth due to regulatory changes and the rise of Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT), along with increased adoption of AI and asset tokenization. With low trading activity during the holidays, we expect volatility to increase sharply in early January. The start of the New Year often leads large funds to reposition their investments, creating big price movements. Traders might consider buying options to shield against or profit from this expected volatility.

Critical Signal In US Dollar Index

The US Dollar Index dropping below 98.30 is an important signal as we approach 2026. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged for much of 2025, so any new inflation data could trigger significant shifts, affecting pairs like EUR/USD and commodities. It may be wise to set up straddles on major currency pairs to capitalize on potential price movements in either direction. Gold’s drop to the $4,300 mark seems more like a temporary pause than the end of its strong rally. This fifth month of gains is supported by ongoing buying from central banks, a trend that began in 2024 and shows no signs of slowing. We view this dip as a chance to add to long positions through call spreads, aiming for new highs in the first quarter. India’s infrastructure output increase to 1.8% signals real strength in emerging markets. This follows an impressive 7.5% GDP growth rate reported for the third quarter of 2025, indicating continued economic momentum. Traders may want to consider buying Nifty 50 futures or call options to tap into this growth story. After a bumpy 2025, cryptocurrencies are showing signs of stabilization ahead of a possible New Year rally. The market appears to have absorbed the new ETF regulations and is looking for the next driver. Establishing long positions through options on Bitcoin or Ethereum futures could be a promising strategy to take part in a potential breakout early in 2026. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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