AUD/NZD plunged as rising Australian inflation raised the odds of RBA hawkishness, while New Zealand’s dovish policy stance continued to weigh on the Aussie cross.

USD/BRL is rebounding from a key double-bottom support near 5.27, with bullish technical signals and economic divergence between Brazil and the U.S. supporting upside potential.

The Nasdaq 100 edged lower on Tuesday, holding near critical support at 25,000 amid consolidation, as rate cut speculation and holiday-thinned volume shaped market behavior.

The Euro extended its rally against the Swiss franc on Tuesday, buoyed by SNB resistance to franc strength and technical support near 0.92, with gradual gains expected ahead.

Gold traded with volatility on Tuesday, consolidating between key levels as a triangle pattern forms and lighter holiday volume limits momentum but maintains a bullish tone.

The AUD/USD pair catches aggressive bids on Wednesday and rallies to an over one-week high – levels just above the 0.6500 psychological mark – amid a combination of supporting factors.