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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Remains broadly sideways below 1.3800
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Remains broadly sideways below 1.3800
The USD/CAD pair trades higher around 1.3790 in the early European trading session on Friday. The Loonie pair edges up as the US Dollar (USD) regains ground after being jolted by soft United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for November.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bounces off 100-hour SMA pivotal support; climbs to $66.00
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bounces off 100-hour SMA pivotal support; climbs to $66.00
Silver (XAG/USD) attracts some dip-buying near mid-$64.00s during the Asian session on Friday and stalls the previous day's modest retracement slide.
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BoJ's Ueda: Japan's economy recovering moderately albeit with some weakness
BoJ's Ueda: Japan's economy recovering moderately albeit with some weakness
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda is addressing a press conference on Friday, explaining the central bank’s decision to hike the short-term interest rate from 0.5% to 0.75% following its December monetary policy review meeting.
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Forex Today: BoJ hikes policy rate, USD recovers despite soft inflation
Forex Today: BoJ hikes policy rate, USD recovers despite soft inflation
Here is what you need to know on Friday, December 19:
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Tests nine-day support near 1.1700
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Tests nine-day support near 1.1700
EUR/USD remains weaker for the fourth consecutive session, trading around 1.1720 during the Asian hours on Friday. On the daily chart, technical analysis indicates a prevailing bullish bias, as the pair remains within the ascending channel pattern.
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EUR/GBP holds steady near 0.8750 following BoE rate cut, ECB policy hold
EUR/GBP holds steady near 0.8750 following BoE rate cut, ECB policy hold
The EUR/GBP cross trades on a flat note around 0.8760 during the early European session on Friday. This move follows the Bank of England's (BoE) interest rate cut and market expectations for a steady European Central Bank (ECB) policy.
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EUR/CAD ticks up to near 1.6160 ahead of ECB speeches
EUR/CAD ticks up to near 1.6160 ahead of ECB speeches
The EUR/CAD pair edges higher to near 1.6160 during the early European trading session on Friday. The cross ticks up as the Euro (EUR) outperforms its major peers ahead of speeches from a slew of European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers later in the day.
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BOJ wins the first joust against Takaichi; Ueda press conference up next
BOJ wins the first joust against Takaichi; Ueda press conference up next
The Japanese central bank raises its short-term policy rate by 25 bps to 0.75%
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USD/INR plunges as RBI intervenes again to support Indian Rupee
USD/INR plunges as RBI intervenes again to support Indian Rupee
The Indian Rupee (INR) gains sharply against the US Dollar (USD) during late trading hours in India on Friday. The USD/INR pair plunges over 1% to near 89.50 as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intervened to support the Indian Rupee
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US Dollar strengthens aboove 98.50 despite cooling inflation data
US Dollar strengthens aboove 98.50 despite cooling inflation data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, trades on a positive note near 98.55 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The DXY recovers some lost ground amid the cautious mood in the market.
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USD/CHF rises to near 0.7950 ahead of UoM Consumer Sentiment Index
USD/CHF rises to near 0.7950 ahead of UoM Consumer Sentiment Index
USD/CHF recovers its recent losses registered in the previous session, trading around 0.7950 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) recovers losses ahead of the release of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for December later in the day.
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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 Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Bank of Japan bookends the year
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Bank of Japan bookends the year
Financial market news for Asian trading on Friday, December 19, 2025
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AUD/JPY holds gains around 103.00 following BoJ policy decision
AUD/JPY holds gains around 103.00 following BoJ policy decision
AUD/JPY extends its winning streak for the third successive session, trading around 103.00 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls on profit-taking but remains buoyed by Fed rate cut bets
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls on profit-taking but remains buoyed by Fed rate cut bets
Silver price (XAG/USD) falls to around $64.95 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The white metal retreats after hitting a record high in the previous sessions as traders book profits.
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Japanese markets are volatile, adjusting to the BoJ rate hike - wary eye now BoJ Gov Ueda
Japanese markets are volatile, adjusting to the BoJ rate hike - wary eye now BoJ Gov Ueda
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda will give more guidance in his press confernce set to begin at 0630 GMT.
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More detail on Bank of Japan decision to raise rates  by 25bp to the highest in 30 years
More detail on Bank of Japan decision to raise rates by 25bp to the highest in 30 years
Yen is weakening despite the move though to have been fully priced. Attention shifts to guidance and internal inflation debates, which will shape expectations for the pace of further BoJ tightening and yen direction.
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EUR/JPY gains further to near 183.00 as BoJ raises interest rates to 0.75%
EUR/JPY gains further to near 183.00 as BoJ raises interest rates to 0.75%
The EUR/JPY pair extends its upside to near 183.00 on Friday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens, after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) monetary policy announcement. The pair rises further after the BoJ raised its interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) to 0.75%.
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GBP/JPY climbs further beyond mid-208.00s after BoJ’s widely expected 25 bps rate hike
GBP/JPY climbs further beyond mid-208.00s after BoJ’s widely expected 25 bps rate hike
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some dip-buyers during the Asian session on Friday and stalls the previous day's late pullback from levels just above the 209.00 mark, or a fresh high since August 2008.
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WTI struggles below $56.00 amid hopes for a Russia–Ukraine peace deal
WTI struggles below $56.00 amid hopes for a Russia–Ukraine peace deal
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price loses ground for the second successive session, trading around $55.80 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday.
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Bank of Japan hikes its short term rate by 25bp to 0.75%, as expected
Bank of Japan hikes its short term rate by 25bp to 0.75%, as expected
Today's interest rate rise by the BoJ was widely expected. We now await Bank of Japan Governor Ueda's press confernce for cluse to the path ahead.
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Toyota to sell U.S.-made vehicles in Japan to ease trade tensions
Toyota to sell U.S.-made vehicles in Japan to ease trade tensions
The move underscores how trade policy is shaping automaker strategy, with limited near-term earnings impact but potential implications for tariff negotiations and sector sentiment.
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Japanese Yen selling remains unabated after BoJ Governor Ueda's comments
Japanese Yen selling remains unabated after BoJ Governor Ueda's comments
The Japanese Yen (JPY) adds to intraday losses following Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's opening remarks at the post-meeting press conference.
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USD/CAD remains below 1.3800 amid Fed rate cut bets
USD/CAD remains below 1.3800 amid Fed rate cut bets
USD/CAD remains subdued for the second successive session, trading around 1.3780 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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Japan finance minister flags fiscal sustainability, debt reduction focus
Japan finance minister flags fiscal sustainability, debt reduction focus
The comments may help steady JGB sentiment as rates rise, reinforcing the view that fiscal policy will support market confidence alongside gradual BoJ normalisation and regional stability.
EU seals €90bn financing deal for Ukraine for 2026–27 - long-term funding plan for Ukraine
EU seals €90bn financing deal for Ukraine for 2026–27 - long-term funding plan for Ukraine
The agreement reinforces EU commitment to Ukraine and highlights the bloc’s growing use of collective borrowing, with limited near-term market impact but longer-term implications for EU debt issuance and regional stability.
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EU moves toward budget-backed loan for Ukraine - EU leaders agree in principle
EU moves toward budget-backed loan for Ukraine - EU leaders agree in principle
The proposal reinforces the EU’s readiness to deploy its balance sheet for geopolitical support, with limited near-term impact on sovereign markets but longer-term implications for EU-level debt issuance and regional stability.
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Australian Dollar loses as US Dollar advances before Michigan Sentiment Index
Australian Dollar loses as US Dollar advances before Michigan Sentiment Index
The Australian Dollar (AUD) declines against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, losing its daily gains. The AUD/USD pair depreciates as the gains ahead of the release of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for December later in the day.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0550 vs. 7.0583 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0550 vs. 7.0583 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.0550 compared to the previous day's fix of 7.0583.
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NZD/USD posts modest gains on softer US CPI inflation
NZD/USD posts modest gains on softer US CPI inflation
The NZD/USD pair posts modest gains near 0.5775 during the early Asian session on Friday.  The US Dollar (USD) softens against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) as softer-than-expected US inflation data raises hopes for the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut.
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GBP/USD steadies below 1.3400 as traders digest BoE policy update and US inflation data
GBP/USD steadies below 1.3400 as traders digest BoE policy update and US inflation data
The GBP/USD pair stalls the previous day's pullback from the vicinity of mid-1.3400s and a nearly two-month high, though it struggles to attract meaningful buyers during the Asian session on Friday.
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Australia private sector credit growth steady in November
Australia private sector credit growth steady in November
With the data in line with expectations, the release is unlikely to shift AUD or rates
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Ueda Speech: BoJ Governor speaks on interest rate outlook after the expected hike
Ueda Speech: BoJ Governor speaks on interest rate outlook after the expected hike
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda is speaking at a press conference, explaining the reasons behind raising the key interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 0.75% on Friday. 
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Goldman Sachs expects the BoE to cut rates by 25bp in March, June and September 2026
Goldman Sachs expects the BoE to cut rates by 25bp in March, June and September 2026
Expectations of a a deep BoE easing cycle could pressure sterling while supporting UK rates and risk assets if growth data continues to soften.
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UK consumer confidence rises in December but remains deeply pessimistic
UK consumer confidence rises in December but remains deeply pessimistic
The modest rise in confidence supports a gradual improvement narrative, but persistent consumer caution reinforces expectations of a soft growth outlook and a cautious Bank of England.
Gold drifts lower as profit-taking offsets Fed rate cut hopes
Gold drifts lower as profit-taking offsets Fed rate cut hopes
Gold price (XAU/USD) declines to below $4,350 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The precious metal edges lower due to some profit-taking and weak long liquidation from shorter-term futures traders. 
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Japan core CPI holds at 3.0% in November, reinforcing BoJ outlook
Japan core CPI holds at 3.0% in November, reinforcing BoJ outlook
With inflation matching expectations, market focus remains on BoJ guidance rather than the data itself, though persistent price pressures continue to underpin the case for gradual tightening.
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