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US Dollar Index (DXY) remains close to multi-week low, around 99.00 ahead of US PCE data
US Dollar Index (DXY) remains close to multi-week low, around 99.00 ahead of US PCE data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, struggles to capitalize on the overnight bounce from its lowest level since late October and trades with a mild negative bias during the Asian session on Friday.
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EUR/JPY softens to near 180.50 as BoJ rate hike speculation bolsters Japanese Yen
EUR/JPY softens to near 180.50 as BoJ rate hike speculation bolsters Japanese Yen
The EUR/JPY cross trades on a softer note around 180.60 during the early European session on Friday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges higher against the Euro (EUR) amid growing speculation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates when it meets in December.
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investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Prospect of a BoJ Dec 19 rate hike firms further
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Prospect of a BoJ Dec 19 rate hike firms further
Financial market news for Asian trading on Friday, December 5, 2025
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Gold flat lines above $4,200 mark; looks to US PCE Price Index for some meaningful impetus
Gold flat lines above $4,200 mark; looks to US PCE Price Index for some meaningful impetus
Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on the overnight bounce from the $4,175 area, or the vicinity of the weekly trough, and oscillates in a narrow trading range during the Asian session on Friday.
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $57.50 on dovish Fed expectations
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $57.50 on dovish Fed expectations
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 0.5% higher to near $57.50 during the Asian trading session on Friday. The white metal rises after regaining ground, following a correction move to near $56.50 from the all-time high of $58.90.
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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Constructive view prevails above 1.3300 ahead of US PCE inflation data
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Constructive view prevails above 1.3300 ahead of US PCE inflation data
The GBP/USD pair trades on a flat note near 1.3330 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. Traders prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of the key US inflation report later on Friday.
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USD/INR eases from record highs as markets await RBI decision and guidance
USD/INR eases from record highs as markets await RBI decision and guidance
A rate cut or dovish liquidity signals could weaken the rupee and push USD/INR back through 90. Softer yields show bond markets leaning dovish, though growth data complicates the case for immediate easing.
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USD/CAD trades flat near 1.3950 ahead of Canada’s employment data
USD/CAD trades flat near 1.3950 ahead of Canada’s employment data
The USD/CAD pair trades in a tight range around 1.3950 during the Asian trading session on Friday. The Loonie pair wobbles inside Thursday’s trading range as investors await the Canadian labour market data for November, which will be published at 13:30 GMT.
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Japan’s PM Takaichi shifts tone to calm markets as rising yields test fiscal credibility
Japan’s PM Takaichi shifts tone to calm markets as rising yields test fiscal credibility
Takaichi seeks to calm markets as rising yields and a weak yen challenge Japan’s fiscal and monetary credibility. Or, does it?
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EUR/USD edges higher to mid-1.1600s; looks to US PCE Price Index for fresh impetus
EUR/USD edges higher to mid-1.1600s; looks to US PCE Price Index for fresh impetus
The EUR/USD pair attracts some dip-buyers during the Asian session on Friday and recovers a part of the previous day's retracement slide from the 1.1680 region, or the highest level since October 17.
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Japanese Yen traders seem non-committed; hawkish BoJ expectations favor bulls
Japanese Yen traders seem non-committed; hawkish BoJ expectations favor bulls
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extends its sideways consolidative price move through the Asian session on Friday, though the broader fundamental backdrop seems tilted in favor of bullish traders.
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WTI holds below $60.00, Fed rate cut bets cushion losses
WTI holds below $60.00, Fed rate cut bets cushion losses
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $59.45 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The WTI declines amid an increase in US crude oil stockpiles, signaling excess supply.
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RBA to hold cash rate at 3.60% through 2026 — Reuters poll
RBA to hold cash rate at 3.60% through 2026 — Reuters poll
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will hold its cash rate at 3.60% at its December next week and keep it steady through 2026, according to the latest Reuters poll.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0749 vs. 7.0733 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0749 vs. 7.0733 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.0749 compared to the previous day's fix of 7.0733 and 7.0751 Reuters estimate.
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NZD/USD weakens to near 0.5750 as traders await US PCE inflation release
NZD/USD weakens to near 0.5750 as traders await US PCE inflation release
The NZD/USD pair edges lower to around 0.5765 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday, pressured by the rebound in the US Dollar (USD). Nonetheless, the potential downside for the pair might be limited amid rising bets for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) next week.
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AUD/USD holds steady above 0.6600; remains close to two-month high ahead of US PCE data
AUD/USD holds steady above 0.6600; remains close to two-month high ahead of US PCE data
The AUD/USD pair enters a bullish consolidation phase during the Asian session on Friday and oscillates in a range around the 0.6600 round figure, just below a nearly two-month high, touched the previous day.
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Japan’s Katayama says will closely monitor market developments
Japan’s Katayama says will closely monitor market developments
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that interest rates are shaped by “various factors” and reiterated that the government will closely monitor market developments, pursue appropriate debt-management policies, and craft budgets with fiscal sustainability in mind.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD flat lines near $4,200 ahead of US PCE inflation release
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD flat lines near $4,200 ahead of US PCE inflation release
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades on a flat note near $4,205 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. Rising US Treasury yields and upbeat US jobs data cap upside for the precious metal. Traders might prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of the key US inflation data.
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China debt crackdown pushes LGFVs into costly shadow loans, reviving hidden-risk worries
China debt crackdown pushes LGFVs into costly shadow loans, reviving hidden-risk worries
The resurgence of shadow lending underscores persistent stress in China’s local-government finances and weak infrastructure spending — a drag on growth-sensitive assets. The trend signals higher credit risk in LGFV-linked markets and may limit Beijing’s ability to stimulate without widening fiscal strain. Investors may interpret this as medium-term negative for China credit, construction supply chains, and commodity demand.
Japan data huge miss - Household spending plummets in Oct, down 3% y/y vs. +1% expected
Japan data huge miss - Household spending plummets in Oct, down 3% y/y vs. +1% expected
The steep decline in household spending highlights the disconnect between rising wages and consumer behaviour, potentially limiting the BOJ’s confidence in near-term demand-driven inflation. Yen traders may see the release as modestly dovish for December, though broader policy expectations still hinge on wage momentum and next week’s inflation data.
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GBP/USD pulls back as bull run hesitates
GBP/USD pulls back as bull run hesitates
GBP/USD flubbed a technical run at the 1.3350 handle on Wednesday, falling back below the key technical level and trimming some of the ground gained during a strong rebound earlier in the week.
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USD/JPY drifts lower to near 155.05 on Fed rate cut expectations, US PCE inflation data in focus
USD/JPY drifts lower to near 155.05 on Fed rate cut expectations, US PCE inflation data in focus
The USD/JPY pair remains weak near 155.05 during the early Asian session on Friday. Rising bets for a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) next week and weaker US economic data weigh on the US Dollar (USD) against the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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Euro dips as US jobs data boosts the Dollar despite Fed-cut buzz
Euro dips as US jobs data boosts the Dollar despite Fed-cut buzz
Euro retreats somewhat on Thursday as traders digest the last round of US jobs data as they also brace for the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index. At the time of writing, the EUR/USD trades at 1.1649, down 0.19%.
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USTR Greer calls for smaller, balanced China trade and tighter USMCA enforcement
USTR Greer calls for smaller, balanced China trade and tighter USMCA enforcement
USTR Greer said the U.S. wants a stable but smaller and more balanced trade relationship with China, highlighting a 25% decline in the U.S. goods deficit as progress. He also warned of problems within the USMCA and stressed the need to prevent Mexico and Canada from being used as export hubs for Asian producers.
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Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, December 5, 2025. Japan spending data.
Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, December 5, 2025. Japan spending data.
Asian Economic Calendar: Key events and consensus expectations for 05 December 2025
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investingLive Americas market news wrap: Initial jobless claims tumble
investingLive Americas market news wrap: Initial jobless claims tumble
Forex news for North American trading on Dec 4, 2025
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Treasury yields perk up and help boost the US dollar
Treasury yields perk up and help boost the US dollar
First gain in five days for the US dollar
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Dow Jones Industrial Average sheds 100 points on Thursday
Dow Jones Industrial Average sheds 100 points on Thursday
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) spun in a tight circle near 48,000 on Thursday before retreating around 100 points.
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FX Today: US PCE data takes centre stage alongside the flash U-Mich gauge
FX Today: US PCE data takes centre stage alongside the flash U-Mich gauge
The US Dollar (USD) struggled for direction amid the ongoing and intense bearish trend in place since late November. Rising bets for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) next week and discouraging data have been keeping the Greenback under scrutiny as of late, fuelling its downside momentum.
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European indices close with gains across the board
European indices close with gains across the board
The Spain's Ibex and German DAX lead the charge
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EUR/USD softens after eight-day rally ahead of key US PCE, Eurozone data
EUR/USD softens after eight-day rally ahead of key US PCE, Eurozone data
The Euro (EUR) trades slightly lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, weighed down by a modest uptick in the Greenback.
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AUD/USD hits highest since October as speculation of a hawkish RBA builds
AUD/USD hits highest since October as speculation of a hawkish RBA builds
The Australian Dollar extends gains against the US Dollar on Thursday as markets scale back expectations of additional rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). At the time of writing, AUD/USD is trading around 0.6622, its strongest level since October 7.
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GBP/USD shrugs off strong US labor data as traders stay committed to Fed easing
GBP/USD shrugs off strong US labor data as traders stay committed to Fed easing
The Pound Sterling (GBP) rises against the US Dollar (USD) during the North American session on Thursday, even though US jobs data suggests that the labor market remains solid, and the expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut rates remain high.
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EUR gains as Germany pension reform set to pass – Rabobank
EUR gains as Germany pension reform set to pass – Rabobank
Germany’s pension reform looks set to pass after Die Linke signals abstention, giving Euro (EUR) a temporary boost against the Pound Sterling (GBP).
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