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Japan’s National CPI climbs 2.9% YoY in November, Core CPI rises as expected
Japan’s National CPI climbs 2.9% YoY in November, Core CPI rises as expected
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.9% YoY in November, compared to the previous reading of 3.0%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.
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EUR/USD drifts down with ECB on pause and US inflation cools
EUR/USD drifts down with ECB on pause and US inflation cools
EUR/USD retreated on Thursday after a busy economic docket on both sides of the Atlantic. A benign inflation print in the US and the European Central Bank (ECB) keeping interest rates unchanged at the last meeting of the year, barely moved the needle for the single currency.
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Goldman Sachs says U.S. CPI unlikely to move Fed policy outlook
Goldman Sachs says U.S. CPI unlikely to move Fed policy outlook
Goldman Sachs says the latest U.S. CPI print is unlikely to shift Fed policy, arguing officials will focus on December inflation data ahead of January. The bank estimates core PCE inflation cooled to around 2.66% y/y in November.
Tesla Cybercab reportedly spotted testing on public roads in Austin (Bullish!)
Tesla Cybercab reportedly spotted testing on public roads in Austin (Bullish!)
While unconfirmed, public-road testing would mark incremental progress toward Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions, reinforcing the autonomy narrative underpinning longer-term valuation expectations.
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Japan should consider nuclear weapons - source shaping security policy in government
Japan should consider nuclear weapons - source shaping security policy in government
While largely political for now, the renewed nuclear debate highlights Japan’s evolving security posture and could feed into broader discussions around regional stability in East Asia, a theme closely monitored by FX, rates and regional risk assets.
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Economic and event calendar in Asia December 19, 2025 - Bank of Japan rate hike expected
Economic and event calendar in Asia December 19, 2025 - Bank of Japan rate hike expected
Asian Economic Calendar: Key events and consensus expectations for 19 December 2025
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New Zealand records November trade deficit as imports exceed exports (d'uh ;-) )
New Zealand records November trade deficit as imports exceed exports (d'uh ;-) )
The data is unlikely to shift NZD or RBNZ expectations on its own.
investingLive Americas market news wrap: Big drop in US CPI sparks confusion
investingLive Americas market news wrap: Big drop in US CPI sparks confusion
Forex news for North American trading on Dec 18, 2025
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FedEx earnings beat as margins improve and FY EPS guidance raised
FedEx earnings beat as margins improve and FY EPS guidance raised
The results strengthen confidence in FedEx’s transformation story, supporting the stock and reinforcing margin durability despite soft global demand.
GBPUSD Forecast: British Pound Battles "Moving Average Cluster" After Hawkish BoE Cut
GBPUSD Forecast: British Pound Battles "Moving Average Cluster" After Hawkish BoE Cut
Technical Analysis: Can GBPUSD Bulls Defend Support Following US CPI Volatility?
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Banxico reduced rates from 7.25% to 7% as widely expected
Banxico reduced rates from 7.25% to 7% as widely expected
The Bank of Mexico, known as Banxico, reduced rates by 25 basis points as expected on Thursday at its December policy meeting with a 4-1 vote split, as Deputy Governor Jonathan Heat continues to dissent on the board, as he wanted to keep the main reference rate unchanged.
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Gold losses shine as Fed-cut bulls weigh dovish implications of soft CPI
Gold losses shine as Fed-cut bulls weigh dovish implications of soft CPI
Gold (XAU/USD) erases earlier gains on Thursday after the non-yielding metal hit $4,374 and approached the all-time high of $4,381 following the release of a weaker-than-expected inflation report in the US. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,335.
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The Trump-Biden era will ultimately be remembered for one thing
The Trump-Biden era will ultimately be remembered for one thing
Two politicians who will be remembered for spending when the US should have been saving
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Trump considers declaring Dec 24 and Dec 26 as holidays
Trump considers declaring Dec 24 and Dec 26 as holidays
The move would give federal workers the day off but wouldn't necessarily mean the same for anyone else, including in markets
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CFTC’s Acting Chief Caroline Pham Heads to Crypto Firm as Chief Legal Officer: Report
CFTC’s Acting Chief Caroline Pham Heads to Crypto Firm as Chief Legal Officer: Report
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CFTC’s Acting Chief Caroline Pham Heads to Crypto Firm as Chief Legal Officer: Report
Crypto payments firm MoonPay confirmed that Caroline D. Pham, the acting chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will join the firm as its chief legal officer after she fini...
FX Today: BoE, ECB and US CPI maintain US Dollar under pressure
FX Today: BoE, ECB and US CPI maintain US Dollar under pressure
Here is what you need to know on Friday, December 19:
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USD/CAD rebounds slightly as US Dollar steadies after CPI miss
USD/CAD rebounds slightly as US Dollar steadies after CPI miss
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) pares some of its earlier gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday as the Greenback stabilises after a brief bout of weakness following its initial reaction to softer-than-expected US inflation data.
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US Stock Market Surge: Nasdaq & S&P 500 Rally on Soft CPI Data
US Stock Market Surge: Nasdaq & S&P 500 Rally on Soft CPI Data
Tech Stocks Rebound as Inflation Miss Triggers Rate Cut Optimism
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Kalshi Prediction Market and TRON Integration Bridges Traditional Finance with Crypto
Kalshi Prediction Market and TRON Integration Bridges Traditional Finance with Crypto
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Kalshi Prediction Market and TRON Integration Bridges Traditional Finance with Crypto
TRON DAO announced Kalshi integration on TRON, allowing TRX and USDT deposits, expanding multichain liquidity for prediction market users.
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From Chat to Stock: xStocks Puts Tokenized U.S. Equities Inside TON Wallet on Telegram
From Chat to Stock: xStocks Puts Tokenized U.S. Equities Inside TON Wallet on Telegram
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From Chat to Stock: xStocks Puts Tokenized U.S. Equities Inside TON Wallet on Telegram
xStocks has launched its tokenized equities on the TON blockchain, enabling Telegram users to buy and trade fully collateralized versions of U.
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AUDUSD Forecast: Sellers Take Control After Major Technical Breakdown
AUDUSD Forecast: Sellers Take Control After Major Technical Breakdown
AUDUSD Battles Key Moving Averages as Momentum Shifts
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EUR: ECB holds rates, EUR rebounds on forecast upgrade – TDS
EUR: ECB holds rates, EUR rebounds on forecast upgrade – TDS
The European Central Bank (ECB) left policy unchanged as expected, but upward revisions to growth and inflation forecasts triggered a reversal of pre-decision EUR weakness, even as enthusiasm around late-2026 rate hikes remains tentative, TDS' economists report.
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GBP/USD firm as soft CPI pressures Dollar, BoE stance supports Sterling
GBP/USD firm as soft CPI pressures Dollar, BoE stance supports Sterling
GBP/USD surges during Thursday’s North American session as following the release of a benign US inflation report and a “hawkish” rate cut by the Bank of England (BoE). The pair trades at 1.3410 up 0.28% after reaching a daily low of 1.3340.
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USDCAD Price Forecast: Loonie Battles Key Moving Averages as Support Holds
USDCAD Price Forecast: Loonie Battles Key Moving Averages as Support Holds
Technical Analysis: Can USDCAD Bulls Reclaim the 200-Hour MA? Or will the 100 hour MA give way?
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EUR/JPY weakens as ECB holds rates and BoJ hike bets support the Yen
EUR/JPY weakens as ECB holds rates and BoJ hike bets support the Yen
The Euro (EUR) trades on the back foot against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, as the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to keep interest rates unchanged failed to weaken the Yen, which remains supported by firm expectations of a Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike on Friday.
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WH Adviser Hassett: Not going to declare victory yet
WH Adviser Hassett: Not going to declare victory yet
White House Adviser Kevin Hassett said that the core inflation is only 1.6%. He also claimed that we've got high growth and core inflation is about where we should be at a public appearance on Thursday.
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GBP: BoE cuts rates in tight 5–4 vote – Rabobank
GBP: BoE cuts rates in tight 5–4 vote – Rabobank
The Bank of England (BoE) cut Bank Rate by 25bp to 3.75%, as expected. The 5-4 vote split was also in line with expectations, though markets had probably hoped for a stronger majority after yesterday’s inflation surprise, Rabobank's Senior Macro Strategist Stefan Koopman report.
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GBP: BoE signals endgame for easing – TDS
GBP: BoE signals endgame for easing – TDS
The Bank of England (BoE) delivered a closely split rate cut as expected, stressing that policy decisions will become more finely balanced as the easing cycle nears its end, with only one more cut likely in early 2026, TDS' economists report.
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EURUSD tests key resistance after reclaiming the 100-hour moving average post ECB
EURUSD tests key resistance after reclaiming the 100-hour moving average post ECB
ECB holds rates steady as firmer inflation and growth projections add a modestly hawkish undertone (for now)
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Lagarde speech: We look carefully at appreciation of Euro
Lagarde speech: We look carefully at appreciation of Euro
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the December policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
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Lagarde speech: No set date for any move
Lagarde speech: No set date for any move
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the December policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
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CAD stuck in Narrow range – Scotiabank
CAD stuck in Narrow range – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is steady and rangebound, supported by bond market dynamics but capped by softer energy prices and equity volatility.
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Lagarde speech: Stronger Euro could bring down inflation
Lagarde speech: Stronger Euro could bring down inflation
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the December policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
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Lagarde speech: Global environment is likely to remain a drag
Lagarde speech: Global environment is likely to remain a drag
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the December policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
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EUR/USD rebounds as ECB holds rates and US inflation cools
EUR/USD rebounds as ECB holds rates and US inflation cools
The Euro (EUR) regains ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) kept its three key policy rates unchanged. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades around 1.1756, reversing higher after dipping to an intraday low near 1.1712.
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