"Market Pulse: AUD Moves, Bitcoin Support & Daily Recap

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FX Rocket Profits
January 09, 2026

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Data, Dollar & Digital Assets

This edition highlights how macro data, currency dynamics, and crypto technicals intersect. The daily forex and financial market recap provides a snapshot of recent moves, grounding traders in current sentiment. The China PMI explainer shows how November’s figures ripple into AUD performance, reminding us of the close ties between Chinese demand and Australian exports. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin chart art highlights BTC/USD testing support at 96K, a critical level for traders watching momentum and risk appetite. Together, these insights emphasize the importance of blending daily context, macro fundamentals, and technical setups across asset classes.

⚡Daily Forex & Financial Market News Recap – Jan 7, 2026

  • Market Overview: Catch up on the latest moves across forex and financial markets.

  • Strategic Insight: Use the recap to align your trading with current sentiment.

🔥Explainer: China PMI November & Australian Dollar

  • Macro Focus: Explore how China’s PMI data influences AUD performance.

  • Trade Scenarios: Consider implications for AUD positioning and broader risk sentiment.

📊Chart Art: Bitcoin (BTC/USD) to Find Support at 96K

  • Crypto Spotlight: Analyze Bitcoin’s test of support at 96K.

  • Strategic Insight: Watch for potential rebounds or continuation of weakness.

This curated set of articles blends daily market context, macroeconomic data, and crypto technicals. Whether you’re catching up on recent moves, assessing AUD’s reaction to China’s PMI, or tracking Bitcoin’s support level, these reads provide a toolkit for informed trading. Use them to refine your strategy, balance fundamentals with technicals, and trade with confidence.

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