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USDJPY Technical Analysis: The JPY gains as the BoJ prepares for a rate hike
USDJPY Technical Analysis: The JPY gains as the BoJ prepares for a rate hike
The USDJPY pair continues to move lower as speculations for a December BoJ hike grow larger. What's next?
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EUR/USD hesitates near highs with all eyes on US Jobless Claims
EUR/USD hesitates near highs with all eyes on US Jobless Claims
EUR/USD keeps trading back and forth on Wednesday, and holds marginal gains on the daily chart at 1.1670, after hitting the highest levels in more than six weeks, at 1.1682.
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DXY slides below 99 amid softer US data – DBS
DXY slides below 99 amid softer US data – DBS
The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell below 99 as weak ADP payrolls and easing ISM prices reinforce expectations of a December Fed rate cut.
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ECB’s Cipollone: There are still many risks in the pipeline
ECB’s Cipollone: There are still many risks in the pipeline
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Piero Cipollone said in an interview with Nikkei during the European trading session on Thursday that monetary policy adjustments would be required if economic conditions don’t act in line with expectations.
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Japanese yen gains pick up as BOJ looks to win first showdown against Takaichi
Japanese yen gains pick up as BOJ looks to win first showdown against Takaichi
A rate hike by the BOJ later this month looks all but settled
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JPY: Markets eye BoJ rate path beyond December hike – OCBC
JPY: Markets eye BoJ rate path beyond December hike – OCBC
USD/JPY remained largely unchanged as markets await further guidance from the BoJ, with a December hike already largely priced in. Pair was last seen at 155.06 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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USD slides on soft data and risk appetite – ING
USD slides on soft data and risk appetite – ING
The US Dollar (USD) fell as risk sentiment stabilized and soft ADP data reinforced expectations of a Fed rate cut next week. Despite potential short-term stabilization, the dollar faces continued downside pressure from overvaluation and seasonal trends, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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AUD extends its rally – OCBC
AUD extends its rally – OCBC
The Australian Dollar (AUD) continued climbing against the US Dollar (USD), supported by firm technicals and favourable external drivers as the currency approaches key resistance levels. AUD/USD was last at 0.6615 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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Swedish inflation undershoots expectations – ING
Swedish inflation undershoots expectations – ING
Sweden’s inflation slowed more than expected in November, but the Riksbank is unlikely to shift dovish given improved growth and cautious guidance, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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USD slips after softer US data – OCBC
USD slips after softer US data – OCBC
The US Dollar (USD) drifted lower after weak ADP and ISM services prints, while broader risk sentiment stayed supported. DXY was last seen at 98.90 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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EUR/USD targets hold ahead of Fed meeting – ING
EUR/USD targets hold ahead of Fed meeting – ING
Analysts maintain EUR/USD targets at 1.170 for next week’s Fed meeting and 1.180 by year-end, noting the pair remains modestly undervalued. Russia-Ukraine negotiations show little progress, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The US Jobless Claims are the main highlight
market overview
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Thursday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $59.21 per barrel, up from Wednesday’s close at $58.93.
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USD/CHF edges higher above 0.8000 on softer Swiss annual inflation data
USD/CHF edges higher above 0.8000 on softer Swiss annual inflation data
The USD/CHF pair trades in positive territory around 0.8010 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The Swiss Franc (CHF) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on softer Swiss inflation data. Traders brace for the US weekly Initial Jobless Claims report, which is due later on Thursday. 
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BoJ reportly likely to raise rates in December — Reuters
BoJ reportly likely to raise rates in December — Reuters
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is anticipated to hike interest rates in December, with the government expected to tolerate such a decision, according to three government sources familiar with the talks, Reuters reported on Thursday.
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Forex Today: US Dollar selloff pauses as focus remains on employment data
Forex Today: US Dollar selloff pauses as focus remains on employment data
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, December 4:
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD’s rally hits pause near $59, upside bias remains intact
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD’s rally hits pause near $59, upside bias remains intact
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 0.8% lower to near $58.00 during the late Asian trading session on Thursday from its all-time high around $59.00 posted on Wednesday.
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Strengthens above 102.50, supported by bullish technical indicators
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Strengthens above 102.50, supported by bullish technical indicators
The AUD/JPY cross gathers strength to around 102.75 during the early European session on Thursday. Diminishing odds for more policy easing by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could provide some support to the Aussie against the Japanese Yen (JPY) in the near term. 
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USD/INR turns upside down as foreign banks intervene
USD/INR turns upside down as foreign banks intervene
The Indian Rupee (INR) bounces back against the US Dollar (USD) after sliding to record lows near 90.75 during afternoon trading hours in India on Thursday. The Indian currency snaps six-day losing streak against the US Dollar (USD) after dollar sales from multiple foreign banks, Reuters reported.
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EUR/USD eases from October highs amid USD uptick; holds above mid-1.1600s
EUR/USD eases from October highs amid USD uptick; holds above mid-1.1600s
The EUR/USD pair edges lower during the Asian session on Thursday and erodes a part of the previous day's strong gains to its highest level since October 17. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.1660-1.1655 region, though the downside seems limited amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.
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Reminder: There will be no US non-farm payrolls release this week
Reminder: There will be no US non-farm payrolls release this week
The November numbers will be bundled together with October and only to be released on 16 December
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EUR/JPY trades flat near 181.00 ahead of Eurozone Retail Sales release
EUR/JPY trades flat near 181.00 ahead of Eurozone Retail Sales release
The EUR/JPY cross trades on a flat note near 181.10 during the early European session on Thursday. Hawkish expectations of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike could provide some support to the Japanese Yen (JPY) against the Euro (EUR) in the near term.
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Gold remains depressed below $4,200; lacks follow-through as traders await US data
Gold remains depressed below $4,200; lacks follow-through as traders await US data
Gold (XAU/USD) recovers slightly from the daily low, though it keeps the red below the $4,200 mark through the first half of the European session on Thursday amid mixed fundamental cues.
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China President Xi says will expand domestic demand in 15th five-year plan
China President Xi says will expand domestic demand in 15th five-year plan
Positive comments from Xi for the China trade and China proxy trade (eg, a tailwind for AUD).
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Financial market news for Asian trading on Thursday, December 4, 2025
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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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GBP/USD softens below 1.3350 on renewed US Dollar demand
GBP/USD softens below 1.3350 on renewed US Dollar demand
The GBP/USD pair loses ground to around 1.3330 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The major pair retreats from nearly a two-month high amid renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. However, the rising bets of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut next week might cap its downside.
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Japan’s 30-yr JGB sale draws highest demand since 2019 as bid-cover surges
Japan’s 30-yr JGB sale draws highest demand since 2019 as bid-cover surges
The stellar auction suggests long-duration demand remains resilient, offering some relief after recent yield volatility. A tighter tail and high bid-cover ratio may help anchor Japan’s long end as markets weigh the BOJ’s next policy move.
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WTI rises to near $59 as Ukraine attacks Russian energy facilities
WTI rises to near $59 as Ukraine attacks Russian energy facilities
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures on NYMEX trade 0.25% higher to near 59.00 during the Asian trading session on Thursday.
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USD/CAD trades with positive bias above mid-1.3900s; upside potential seems limited
USD/CAD trades with positive bias above mid-1.3900s; upside potential seems limited
The USD/CAD pair attracts some buyers during the Asian session on Thursday, and for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak back closer to the 1.3940-1.3935 region, or a nearly one-month low, touched last week.
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BoJ’s Ueda: There is uncertainty on how far we can eventually raise interest rates
BoJ’s Ueda: There is uncertainty on how far we can eventually raise interest rates
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday, “there is uncertainty on how far we can eventually raise interest rates.”
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Japanese Yen extends the range play against USD; BoJ rate hike bets favor bulls
Japanese Yen extends the range play against USD; BoJ rate hike bets favor bulls
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extends its sideways consolidative price move against the broadly rebounding US Dollar (USD) through the early European session on Thursday amid mixed cues. A generally positive tone around the equity markets is seen acting as a headwind for the safe-haven JPY.
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Japan’s Kihara: Concerned about forex move
Japan’s Kihara: Concerned about forex move
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said in a statement on Thursday, he is “concerned about forex move.”
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NZD/USD softens to near 0.5750 on US Dollar rebound, Fed rate cut bets might cap losses
NZD/USD softens to near 0.5750 on US Dollar rebound, Fed rate cut bets might cap losses
The NZD/USD pair edges lower to near 0.5765 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday, bolstered by renewed US dollar (USD) demand. Nonetheless, the potential downside for the pair might be limited amid the prospect of the US interest rate cut next week.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0733 vs. 7.0754 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0733 vs. 7.0754 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.0733 compared to the previous day's fix of 7.0754 and 7.0554 Reuters estimate.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds gains above $4,200 as weak US payrolls fuel rate cut bets
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds gains above $4,200 as weak US payrolls fuel rate cut bets
Gold price (XAU/USD) posts modest gains near $4,210 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. The precious metal edges higher amid growing expectations of a US interest rate cut next week.
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