BTC/USD has broken key support levels, confirming a bearish flag breakdown as traders brace for US NFP data and a possible BoJ rate hike, with $80,000 now in sight.

Indian share markets are trading lower today, with the Sensex trading 364 points lower, and the Nifty is trading 103 points lower.

Risk-off sentiment in the market is driving the price of this pair lower, but the nearby support level looks strong so it may hold.

EM currencies are generally ending the year on a strong footing – enjoying the benefits of lower core policy rates, a modestly weaker dollar and many offering high carry.

Silver looked to shrug off the recent sell-off as it establishes itself around the 63.00 area.