Global central banks boost Gold buying in October – ING
Global central banks boost Gold buying in October – ING
Central banks added a net 53 tonnes of Gold to reserves in October, marking the strongest monthly increase since November 2024, with Poland and Brazil leading the charge.
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Silver extends uptrend towards $59.90 – Société Générale
Silver extends uptrend towards $59.90 – Société Générale
Silver continues its rally, approaching the upper band of a multi-month ascending channel near $59.60/59.90, after breaking out of a brief consolidation, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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Dollar continues to ease lower to start December trading
Dollar continues to ease lower to start December trading
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Dollar continues to ease lower to start December trading
No love for the dollar in starting the final month of the year
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China: November PMIs point to further slowdown – ABN AMRO
China: November PMIs point to further slowdown – ABN AMRO
November PMIs point to further weakening of growth momentum. Both manufacturing PMIs in contraction territory, divergence narrows. Services and composite PMIs also came down. More targeted support expected to safeguard GDP growth in 2026, ABN AMRO's Senior Economist Arjen van Dijkhuizen reports.
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The INR falls to a new all-time low with RBI expected to cut the repo rate on Friday
The INR falls to a new all-time low with RBI expected to cut the repo rate on Friday
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The INR falls to a new all-time low with RBI expected to cut the repo rate on Friday
The Indian Rupee continues to weaken amid RBI rate cut speculations and the central bank's inability to stop the depreciation. What's next?
Eurozone October PPI +0.1% vs +0.1% m/m expected
Eurozone October PPI +0.1% vs +0.1% m/m expected
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Eurozone October PPI +0.1% vs +0.1% m/m expected
Latest data released by Eurostat - 3 December 2025
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $58.05 per troy ounce, down 0.89% from the $58.57 it cost on Tuesday.
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UK November final services PMI 51.3 vs 50.5 prelim
UK November final services PMI 51.3 vs 50.5 prelim
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UK November final services PMI 51.3 vs 50.5 prelim
Final data released by S&P Global - 3 December 2025
Eurozone November final services PMI 53.6 vs 53.1 prelim
Eurozone November final services PMI 53.6 vs 53.1 prelim
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Eurozone November final services PMI 53.6 vs 53.1 prelim
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Pound Sterling outperforms US Dollar ahead of US ADP Employment data
Pound Sterling outperforms US Dollar ahead of US ADP Employment data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades 0.5% higher to near 1.3280 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday.
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USD/JPY pauses ahead of BoJ rate decision – OCBC
USD/JPY pauses ahead of BoJ rate decision – OCBC
USD/JPY traded subdued at 155.70 as markets await the December BoJ rate hike, with momentum mildly bearish and RSI slipping, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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Germany November final services PMI 53.1 vs 52.7 prelim
Germany November final services PMI 53.1 vs 52.7 prelim
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Germany November final services PMI 53.1 vs 52.7 prelim
Final data released by HCOB - 3 December 2025
AUD/USD holds key support at 0.6410 – Société Générale
AUD/USD holds key support at 0.6410 – Société Générale
AUD/USD bounced off the August lows at 0.6410 and reclaimed its 200-day moving average, signaling short-term bullish potential, Société Générale's FX analysts note, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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France November final services PMI 51.4 vs 50.8 prelim
France November final services PMI 51.4 vs 50.8 prelim
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France November final services PMI 51.4 vs 50.8 prelim
Latest data released by HCOB - 3 December 2025
China affirms 5% growth target for 2026 – Reuters
China affirms 5% growth target for 2026 – Reuters
A report from Reuters has stated that Chinese officials have provided suggestions on how a 5% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate can be achieved in 2026 too.
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USD subdued amid lack of fresh catalysts – OCBC
USD subdued amid lack of fresh catalysts – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) traded subdued overnight, in absence of fresh catalyst while most major central bank decisions are largely priced. The Dollar Index (DXY) last seen at 99.19 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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Italy November services PMI 55.0 vs 54.0 expected
Italy November services PMI 55.0 vs 54.0 expected
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Italy November services PMI 55.0 vs 54.0 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 3 December 2025
USD/CNH extends its slow grind lower – ING
USD/CNH extends its slow grind lower – ING
USD/CNH continues to edge lower, a trend that began even before broader US Dollar (USD) weakness, as exporter flows and possible portfolio inflows support the renminbi, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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European Gas prices slide to 8-month low – ING
European Gas prices slide to 8-month low – ING
European natural Gas prices extended their decline, with TTF falling to its lowest level since April as unseasonably mild weather curbs demand, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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EUR/USD extends gains ahead of US employment, services data
EUR/USD extends gains ahead of US employment, services data
EUR/USD extends gains against the US Dollar and trades at fresh one-month highs near 1.1670 at the time of writing.
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AUD dips on soft GDP, quickly rebounds – OCBC
AUD dips on soft GDP, quickly rebounds – OCBC
The Australian Dollar (AUD) briefly fell after a softer-than-expected GDP print, but strong private demand and resilient consumption helped the currency reverse losses.
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RBA: Eye on the prize – Standard Chartered
RBA: Eye on the prize – Standard Chartered
Australia’s economy remains robust, despite a moderation in Q3 growth (0.4% q/q SA). Standard Chartered's economists' baseline remains for the RBA to maintain the cash rate at 3.60% at its 9 December meeting.
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Oil: Brent slides to lowest since October – ING
Oil: Brent slides to lowest since October – ING
Oil prices traded lower yesterday, with ICE Brent hitting its lowest level since late October, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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Spain November services PMI 55.6 vs 56.1 expected
Spain November services PMI 55.6 vs 56.1 expected
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Spain November services PMI 55.6 vs 56.1 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 3 December 2025
China: CPI inflation likely picked up in November – Standard Chartered
China: CPI inflation likely picked up in November – Standard Chartered
Official manufacturing PMI improved modestly to 49.2 in November, indicating still-soft momentum. Production activity likely stayed steady, while investment may have contracted further. Base effect likely boosted retail sales growth; trade growth may have improved on easing trade uncertainty.
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EUR/USD gains as hedging costs drop sharply – ING
EUR/USD gains as hedging costs drop sharply – ING
EUR/USD advanced in Asia as sharply lower USD hedging costs for eurozone investors—now down to 1.85% from 2.40%—boosted demand for the single currency alongside improved terms of trade.
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Switzerland November CPI 0.0% vs +0.1% y/y expected
Switzerland November CPI 0.0% vs +0.1% y/y expected
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Switzerland November CPI 0.0% vs +0.1% y/y expected
Latest data released by the Federal Statistical Office - 3 December 2025
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
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What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the Swiss CPI, the US ADP and the US ISM Services PMI
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GBP/JPY holds above 206.00; upside seems capped as BoJ rate hike bets underpin JPY
GBP/JPY holds above 206.00; upside seems capped as BoJ rate hike bets underpin JPY
The GBP/JPY cross trades with a positive bias for the second straight day on Wednesday and climbs back above the 206.00 mark during the early part of the European session.
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NZD/USD holds positive ground above 0.5750 on upbeat Chinese Services PMI data
NZD/USD holds positive ground above 0.5750 on upbeat Chinese Services PMI data
The NZD/USD pair attracts some buyers to around 0.5750 during the early European session on Wednesday. The upbeat Chinese economic data provides some support to the China-proxy Kiwi against the US Dollar (USD).
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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 Wednesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $58.67 per barrel, up from Tuesday’s close at $58.51.
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EUR/GBP posts modest losses below 0.8800 despite dovish BoE expectations
EUR/GBP posts modest losses below 0.8800 despite dovish BoE expectations
The EUR/GBP cross posts modest losses near 0.8795 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. Nonetheless, the potential downside for the cross might be limited amid dovish expectations from the Bank of England (BoE), which might weigh on the Pound Sterling (GBP). 
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Forex Today: US Dollar struggles to find demand ahead of key data releases
Forex Today: US Dollar struggles to find demand ahead of key data releases
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, December 3:
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USD/CAD trades with caution near 1.3950 ahead of US employment, Services PMI data
USD/CAD trades with caution near 1.3950 ahead of US employment, Services PMI data
The USD/CAD pair trades cautiously near 1.3960 during the European trading session on Wednesday.
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USD/INR rallies to record highs above 90.00, RBI's policy comes into focus
USD/INR rallies to record highs above 90.00, RBI's policy comes into focus
The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its losing streak against the US Dollar (USD) for the third trading day on Wednesday, sliding to a fresh all-time low around 90.50.
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Goldman Sachs eyes weaker dollar going into the turn of the year
Goldman Sachs eyes weaker dollar going into the turn of the year
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Goldman Sachs eyes weaker dollar going into the turn of the year
The firm sees plenty of factors to support the case for a softer dollar into year-end
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GBP/USD edges higher above 1.3200 as Fed rate cut bets pressure US Dollar
GBP/USD edges higher above 1.3200 as Fed rate cut bets pressure US Dollar
The GBP/USD pair gains traction to near 1.3235 during the early European session on Wednesday.
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investingLive Asia-pacific market news wrap: Australian GDP underwhelms
investingLive Asia-pacific market news wrap: Australian GDP underwhelms
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investingLive Asia-pacific market news wrap: Australian GDP underwhelms
Forex news for Asian trading on Dec 3, 2025
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Gold holds upside break so far this week but buyers have more work to do
Gold holds upside break so far this week but buyers have more work to do
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Gold holds upside break so far this week but buyers have more work to do
The push above $4,200 sticks for now but the next upside leg hasn't taken just yet
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