US equities pulled back modestly midweek, but the broader picture for investors remains one of a strong year nearing its conclusion. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.2% on Wednesday, matching declines in the Nasdaq Composite, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly 0.5%.

United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at -38B above expectations (-53B)

United States 4-Week Bill Auction unchanged at 3.59%

United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change came in at -1.934M, above forecasts (-2M)

United States 4-Week Bill Auction rose from previous 3.58% to 3.59%

Colombia National Jobless Rate declined to 7% in November from previous 8.2%

United States Continuing Jobless Claims fell from previous 1.923M to 1.866M in December 19

United States Initial Jobless Claims below forecasts (220K) in December 26: Actual (199K)

United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average rose from previous 216.75K to 218.75K in December 26

EUR/USD has turned positive on the daily chart on Wednesday. The pair found support at 1.1720 during the European morning session, and is trading at levels right above 1.1750 heading into the US session opening.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains marginally higher in a quiet year-end session on Wednesday.

South Africa Trade Balance (in Rands) rose from previous 15.58B to 37.7B in November

The Yen remains one of the worst-performing major currencies in thin holiday trading on Wednesday.

India Infrastructure Output (YoY) increased to 1.8% in November from previous 0%

India Federal Fiscal Deficit, INR rose from previous 8251.44B to 9766.71B in November

The EUR/GBP is trading higher for the second consecutive day on a holiday-thinned trading session on Wednesday.

The US Dollar appreciates against the Japanese Yen for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, reaching levels right below one-week highs at 156.70 during the European trading session.

Greece Retail Sales (YoY) up to 4.2% in October from previous -1.7%

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $71.31 per troy ounce, down 6.26% from the $76.08 it cost on Tuesday.

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The USD/CAD pair extends its three-day recovery move to near 1.3700 during the European trading session on Wednesday.

Gold price (XAU/USD) edges lower on the final trading day of 2025, trading near $4,310 per troy ounce during the European hours on Wednesday.

The recovery of the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate from $56.60 lows last week was capped on Tuesday at $58.30 before retreating to levels near $57.60 in Wednesday’s early European session.

Silver price (XAG/USD) has pared its nearly a 4.5% gain registered in the previous session, trading around $72.20 during the European hours on Wednesday. However, Silver prices are on track for an annual gain of over 150% in 2025, marking the metal’s strongest yearly performance.

The AUD/USD pair trades slightly lower to near 0.6680 during the European trading session on Wednesday.

GBP/JPY holds ground after two days of losses, trading around 210.70 during the European hours on Wednesday. The currency cross showed limited movement amid holiday-thinned trading, while the Japanese yen (JPY) weakened as traders assessed the impact of the country’s expansive fiscal policy.

The New Zealand Dollar is trading lower for the sixth consecutive day against a somewhat stronger US Dollar.

Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, December 31:

USD/CHF extends its winning streak for the fourth consecutive day, trading around 0.7930 during the early European hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar continues to gain ground after the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December Meeting Minutes on Tuesday.

Turkey Trade Balance registered at -8B, below expectations (-7.8B) in November