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investingLive Americas FX news wrap 12 Dec Tech sector falls. Fed officials get to speak.
investingLive Americas FX news wrap 12 Dec Tech sector falls. Fed officials get to speak.
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investingLive Americas FX news wrap 12 Dec Tech sector falls. Fed officials get to speak.
Forex news for North American trading on Dec 12, 2025
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Trump eyes Warsh and Hassett as top contenders to replace Powell in 2026 - WSJ
Trump eyes Warsh and Hassett as top contenders to replace Powell in 2026 - WSJ
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the US President Donald Trump revealed that he is leaning on former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh and also on the National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett to lead the Federal Reserve since May 2026.
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Silver Price Analysis: Drops after hitting all-time high, retracement risk looms
Silver Price Analysis: Drops after hitting all-time high, retracement risk looms
Silver prices plunges after hitting an all-time high (ATH) of $64.65 losses 2.75% as investors book profits ahead of the weekend, as Federal Reserve officials remain divided about future monetary policy meetings. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $61.84.
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Crude oil settling lower by 0.28%
Crude oil settling lower by 0.28%
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Crude oil settling lower by 0.28%
Crude oil futures settle at $57.44, down $0.16 or -0.28%
Dow Jones Industrial Average retreats from record highs but poised for weekly gain
Dow Jones Industrial Average retreats from record highs but poised for weekly gain
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated from record intraday highs on Friday alongside its major index peers as investors continued rotating out of technology and into value-oriented sectors. The Dow briefly hit a new intraday record before pulling back 0.30%.
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AUD/USD steadies as focus shifts to PMIs, US Nonfarm Payrolls and CPI
AUD/USD steadies as focus shifts to PMIs, US Nonfarm Payrolls and CPI
The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds firm against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as traders look past this week’s Reserve Bank of Australia and Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy announcements and reassess the near-term interest-rate outlook.
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EUR/USD stable near 1.1740 as Fed officials suggest a pause in easing
EUR/USD stable near 1.1740 as Fed officials suggest a pause in easing
EUR/USD holds firm at around 1.1741 on Friday, virtually unchanged, amid a parade of Federal Reserve (Fed) officials crossing the wires, following last Wednesday's 25 basis points rate cut.
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GBP faces headwinds despite budget relief – Rabobank
GBP faces headwinds despite budget relief – Rabobank
The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains under pressure heading into 2026 amid flat UK growth and the Bank of England’s ongoing easing cycle.
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Copper hits record near $12,000 – Commerzbank
Copper hits record near $12,000 – Commerzbank
Copper prices surged to nearly $12,000 per ton following the Fed’s rate cut, up 36% year-to-date amid concerns that supply may lag rising demand.
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Silver hits record high at $64.3 – Commerzbank
Silver hits record high at $64.3 – Commerzbank
The price of Silver is currently skyrocketing. Yesterday, the price reached a new record high of $64.3 per ounce, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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JPY softens ahead of BoJ policy decision – Scotiabank
JPY softens ahead of BoJ policy decision – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is slightly weaker versus the US Dollar (USD), underperforming most G10 currencies, as markets await next week’s BoJ meeting where a 25bps rate hike is widely expected.
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WTI Price Forecast: Bearish technical setup keeps WTI capped below $60.00
WTI Price Forecast: Bearish technical setup keeps WTI capped below $60.00
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil remains under pressure on Friday, with prices struggling to find traction as persistent oversupply concerns continue to dominate market sentiment.
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Gold reclaims $4,300 on Fed rate cut tailwinds – Commerzbank
Gold reclaims $4,300 on Fed rate cut tailwinds – Commerzbank
Gold rose above $4,300 per ounce as the Fed delivered a widely expected 25bps rate cut, with Chairman Powell signaling that labor market weakness and tariffs may prompt further easing.
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GBP holds weekly gains despite modest pullback – Scotiabank
GBP holds weekly gains despite modest pullback – Scotiabank
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades slightly lower but retains most of its weekly gains as UK data show mixed industrial performance and a wider trade deficit.
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Cheaper European Gas diverts Qatari LNG toward India – Commerzbank
Cheaper European Gas diverts Qatari LNG toward India – Commerzbank
Lower European Gas prices (TTF) are having an impact: according to an analysis of ship tracking data by Bloomberg, LNG shipments from Qatar have recently been diverted away from Europe to India, Commerzbank's Head of FX and Commodity Research Thu Lan Nguyen notes.
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EUR holds gains ahead of ECB meeting – Scotiabank
EUR holds gains ahead of ECB meeting – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) trades defensively after modest weekly gains versus the US Dollar (USD), with short-term rates and ECB messaging offering fundamental support.
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Russian seaborne Oil exports hit highest level since early 2022 – Commerzbank
Russian seaborne Oil exports hit highest level since early 2022 – Commerzbank
Russian seaborne Crude exports have surged to multi-year highs, but a growing share appears unsold and stored afloat.
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CAD hits strongest level since September – Scotiabank
CAD hits strongest level since September – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is extending its steady outperformance, backed by supportive rate differentials and a weakening US Dollar (USD) trend.
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IEA forecasts considerable but slightly smaller oversupply – Commerzbank
IEA forecasts considerable but slightly smaller oversupply – Commerzbank
The IEA now expects a smaller—but still hefty—Oil surplus in 2025, as softer OPEC+ output and firmer demand narrow the gap.
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USD consolidates as markets await NFP – Scotiabank
USD consolidates as markets await NFP – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is broadly consolidating despite soft sentiment, with the Dollar Index (DXY) heading for a third straight weekly decline and mirroring its 2016–17 trajectory.
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Fed’s Hammack: Committed to achieving Fed's 2% inflation target
Fed’s Hammack: Committed to achieving Fed's 2% inflation target
Federal Reserve (Fed) President of the Bank of Cleveland, Elizabeth Hammack, said on Friday that the lack of data during the shutdown made it harder to read inflation. She also said that she is very grateful that the government data was returned.
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GBP/JPY stays firm near multi-year highs as focus shifts to BoE and BoJ decisions
GBP/JPY stays firm near multi-year highs as focus shifts to BoE and BoJ decisions
The British Pound (GBP) trades on the front foot against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Friday, as the Yen struggles to gain traction despite growing expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike next week.
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Oil: US Crude production hits record high – Commerzbank
Oil: US Crude production hits record high – Commerzbank
The EIA projects US Crude production to peak at 13.87 million b/d in October before easing in 2026, while a global supply surplus of 2 million b/d is expected to push Brent prices down to $55.
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Fed’s Paulson: Job market is bending, but not breaking
Fed’s Paulson: Job market is bending, but not breaking
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said on Friday that the rate cuts have "taken out some insurance" against job market risks.
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USD/CAD remains under pressure as markets digest BoC pause, Fed rate cut
USD/CAD remains under pressure as markets digest BoC pause, Fed rate cut
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) remains bid against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as markets continue to digest this week’s monetary policy decisions from the Bank of Canada (BoC) and the Federal Reserve (Fed).
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Fed’s Goolsbee: Inflation has been above target for four and a half years
Fed’s Goolsbee: Inflation has been above target for four and a half years
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said on Friday that waiting would have provided the benefit of the updated economic data, and most data show stable economic growth, with the labor market only moderately cooling.
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EUR/GBP remains stable as German inflation steadies, UK GDP weakens
EUR/GBP remains stable as German inflation steadies, UK GDP weakens
EUR/GBP trades without a clear direction on Friday, hovering around 0.8760 at the time of writing, with the pair remaining stable despite contrasting macroeconomic developments between the Eurozone and the United Kingdom.
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investingLive European FX news wrap: UK GDP misses, Gold extends gains
investingLive European FX news wrap: UK GDP misses, Gold extends gains
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Forex news from the European morning session on Dec 12, 2025
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USD/JPY consolidates ahead of BOJ meeting – OCBC
USD/JPY consolidates ahead of BOJ meeting – OCBC
USD/JPY trades offered but lacks follow-through, as markets near full pricing of a 25bps BOJ hike on 19 December. Near-term support lies at 155.10–153.90, while any meaningful JPY recovery would require stronger guidance from the BOJ, fiscal prudence, and a softer USD.
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USD edges higher as global equities hit record highs – BBH
USD edges higher as global equities hit record highs – BBH
USD recovered some of yesterday’s losses and trading close to the middle of its range in place since June. The MSCI All Country World Index rallied to a record high yesterday underpinned by Fed easing and resilient global economic activity.
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Gold nears record highs as dovish Fed outlook underpins demand
Gold nears record highs as dovish Fed outlook underpins demand
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its advance on Friday as expectations build for further monetary policy easing by the Federal Reserve (Fed) after this week’s interest rate cut. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,340, just shy of its all-time high near $4,381, marked on October 20.
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India's inflation rate increases to 0.71% in November, but the Rupee continues to bleed
India's inflation rate increases to 0.71% in November, but the Rupee continues to bleed
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India's inflation rate increases to 0.71% in November, but the Rupee continues to bleed
The record low in October had a big part in the RBI's rate cut. The central bank will get to see another inflation report before its next meeting in February 2026. Meanwhile, the Indian Rupee continues to bleed, with the currency aiming for new record lows against the US dollar.
USD/JPY bounces back to near 156.00 despite firm BoJ rate hike bets
USD/JPY bounces back to near 156.00 despite firm BoJ rate hike bets
The USD/JPY pair snaps a two-day losing streak and rebounds to near 156.00 during the European trading session on Friday.
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USD retreats post-FOMC – OCBC
USD retreats post-FOMC – OCBC
Following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the US Dollar (USD) softened broadly while risk proxies, non-USD currencies, precious metals, and even crypto assets saw constructive moves. DXY last seen around 98.46 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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TRY: Central Bank of Turkey delivers larger-than-expected rate reduction – ING
TRY: Central Bank of Turkey delivers larger-than-expected rate reduction – ING
The Central Bank of Turkey (CBT) surprised markets with a 150bp cut to the policy rate, lowering it to 38% as headline inflation for November came in better than expected, ING's FX analyst Frantisek Taborsky notes.
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USD extends decline as jobless claims spike to highest Since Mar-2020 – OCBC
USD extends decline as jobless claims spike to highest Since Mar-2020 – OCBC
The US Dollar (USD) continued to slide, pressured by a jump in initial jobless claims to 236k—the largest weekly rise since March 2020—and lingering softness in the labor market, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD hits fresh highs $64.00 as the US Dollar languishes
Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD hits fresh highs $64.00 as the US Dollar languishes
Silver’s (XAG/USD) appreciates for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, consolidating above the $64.00 level at the time of writing after having posted a fresh record high, at $64.62 earlier on the day.Precious metals remain on a strong footing in a calm market session on Friday, with the US Dollar
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USD extends post-Fed slide as DXY nears 98.00 – ING
USD extends post-Fed slide as DXY nears 98.00 – ING
The US Dollar (USD) weakened further after the Fed meeting, with Dollar Index (DXY) closing near 98.00 as rate expectations shifted lower and seasonal pressure added to the bearish tone, ING's FX analyst Frantisek Taborsky notes.
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USD/CNH extends decline as CNY fix hits 14-month low – OCBC
USD/CNH extends decline as CNY fix hits 14-month low – OCBC
USD/CNH continues to drift lower amid a softer US Dollar (USD) and another strong CNY fix, with the PBoC guiding the RMB along a controlled appreciation path.
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Nasdaq 100 tests key resistance at 25,890 – Société Générale
Nasdaq 100 tests key resistance at 25,890 – Société Générale
The Nasdaq 100 is stabilizing after breaking its descending channel and retaking the 50-DMA, but momentum is capped near the 25,890 gap, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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