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USD/CAD rebounds as US Dollar recovers, Oil support weakens for Canadian Dollar

December 29, 2025, 1:04:52 PM UTC
USD/CAD rebounds toward 1.3700 and is up around 0.20% on the day on Monday, snapping a four-day losing streak.
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EUR/USD drifts lower on thin trading and a cautious sentiment

December 29, 2025, 12:35:48 PM UTC
EUR/USD is trading lower for the fourth consecutive day on Monday, changing hands near 1.1760 after having peaked at levels right above 1.1800 last week. The US Dollar firms up as investors ponder the real scope of the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, while tensions between China and Taiwan escalate.
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EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Euro bears eye support near 0.8700 

December 29, 2025, 12:16:40 PM UTC
A previous EUR/GBP recovery attempt seen on Monday has been short-lived, and the pair found sellers ahead of the 0.8740 area before retreating sharply during the European trading session. The Euro is trading at 0.8710 at the time of writing, only a few pips above the two-month lows, at 0.8705.
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Regains ground below 0.7900

December 29, 2025, 11:56:28 AM UTC
The USD/CHF pair trades 0.18% higher to near 0.7915 during the European trading session on Monday. The Swiss Franc pair rises after gaining ground near 0.7860, the lowest low seen in over three months.
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EUR/GBP trades slightly lower as BoE supports Pound, ECB steadies Euro

December 29, 2025, 11:44:27 AM UTC
EUR/GBP trades around 0.8715 on Monday at the time of writing, slightly lower for the day. The cross pauses following the previous session’s gains, as the Pound Sterling (GBP) benefits from a cautious yet relatively firm tone surrounding the monetary policy outlook of the Bank of England (BoE).
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Pound Sterling trades calm at the start of thin volume year-end week

December 29, 2025, 11:20:30 AM UTC
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades calmly against its major peers at the start of the last week of 2025, holding steady around 1.3500 against the US Dollar (USD). The British currency remains broadly firm as investors expect the Bank of England (BoE) to follow a moderate monetary easing cycle in 2026.
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 USD/JPY steadies above 156.00 following BoJ’s Summary of Opinions

December 29, 2025, 11:11:44 AM UTC
The US Dollar is ticking lower against a moderately firmer Japanese Yen on Monday, yet with downside attempts contained above 156.00.
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AUD/USD corrects to near 0.6700, outlook remains firm amid hawkish RBA bets

December 29, 2025, 11:04:24 AM UTC
The AUD/USD pair retraces to near 0.6700 during the European trading session on Monday from its over-a-year high of 0.6727 posted earlier in the day.
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India Manufacturing Output rose from previous 1.8% to 8% in November

December 29, 2025, 10:31:42 AM UTC
India Manufacturing Output rose from previous 1.8% to 8% in November
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India Industrial Output up to 6.7% in November from previous 0.4%

December 29, 2025, 10:30:47 AM UTC
India Industrial Output up to 6.7% in November from previous 0.4%
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/SD retreats to the $4,445 area in thin trading

December 29, 2025, 10:30:21 AM UTC
Gold (XAU/USD) has dropped about $80 from the all-time highs at $4,550 area hit last week to session lows at $4,445 on Monday, weighed by hopes of a peace deal in Ukraine and a moderate recovery of the US Dollar, amid thin year-end trading.Precious metals retreated sharply on Monday, after US Presid
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NZD/USD weakens on US Dollar rebound ahead of Fed Minutes release

December 29, 2025, 10:19:07 AM UTC
NZD/USD trades around 0.5810 on Monday at the time of writing, down 0.40% on the day, marking a third consecutive day of losses.
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USD/INR edges higher as impact of RBI's intervention fades

December 29, 2025, 10:08:20 AM UTC
The Indian Rupee (INR) opens mildly lower against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the last week of 2025.
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Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions rose from previous €138.8K to €144.9K

December 29, 2025, 10:03:50 AM UTC
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions rose from previous €138.8K to €144.9K
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Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions fell from previous ¥17.4K to ¥-2.9K

December 29, 2025, 10:03:32 AM UTC
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions fell from previous ¥17.4K to ¥-2.9K
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Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions climbed from previous $-62.9K to $-21.9K

December 29, 2025, 10:03:05 AM UTC
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions climbed from previous $-62.9K to $-21.9K
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United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions increased to £-48.5K from previous £-75.5K

December 29, 2025, 10:02:36 AM UTC
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions increased to £-48.5K from previous £-75.5K
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United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions: $234K vs $223.9K

December 29, 2025, 9:51:57 AM UTC
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions: $234K vs $223.9K
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United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions up to $-166K from previous $-190.4K

December 29, 2025, 9:51:34 AM UTC
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions up to $-166K from previous $-190.4K
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United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions down to 54.9K from previous 58.4K

December 29, 2025, 9:51:13 AM UTC
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions down to 54.9K from previous 58.4K
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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data

December 29, 2025, 9:30:05 AM UTC
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Monday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $75.07 per troy ounce, down 4.29% from the $78.44 it cost on Friday.
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Japan Large Retailer Sales remains unchanged at 5% in November

December 29, 2025, 9:29:47 AM UTC
Japan Large Retailer Sales remains unchanged at 5% in November
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Japan Housing Starts (YoY) below forecasts (0.4%) in November: Actual (-8.5%)

December 29, 2025, 9:25:41 AM UTC
Japan Housing Starts (YoY) below forecasts (0.4%) in November: Actual (-8.5%)
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Japan Annualized Housing Starts dipped from previous 0.803M to 0.718M in November

December 29, 2025, 9:25:31 AM UTC
Japan Annualized Housing Starts dipped from previous 0.803M to 0.718M in November
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Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD drops below $75.00 after Trump - Zelenskyy’s meeting

December 29, 2025, 9:22:38 AM UTC
Silver (XAG/USD) has lost more than $10 since hitting a fresh record high near $86.00 on Monday’s early trading. The precious metal has retreated to levels in the $74.00 area at the time of writing, weighed by comments by US President Trump about the chances of a peace deal in Ukraine.
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WTI holds gains near $57.50 due to potential supply concerns

December 29, 2025, 8:56:55 AM UTC
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price rebounds after registering 2.5% losses in the previous session, trading around $57.30 per barrel during the European hours on Monday. Crude Oil prices rise as investors weigh the risk of a global supply glut amid potential delays to a Ukraine peace deal.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Attracts bids below 78.6% Fibo retracement at 1.3670

December 29, 2025, 8:43:20 AM UTC
The USD/CAD pair trades 0.18% higher to near 1.3700 during the European trading session on Monday. The Loonie pair gains as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is under pressure amid thin liquidity in markets at the start of a holiday-shortened week.
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Pound fails at the 211.50 area, drifts toward 210.05

December 29, 2025, 8:28:44 AM UTC
The Yen is trimming recent losses against its main peers on Monday, which has triggered a nearly 100-pip reversal on the GBP/JPY. The pair is trading near 210.50 at the time of writing after pulling back from session highs at 211.43.
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USD/JPY Price Forecast: Falls toward 156.00 after breaking below nine-day EMA

December 29, 2025, 8:09:06 AM UTC
USD/JPY retraces its recent gains registered in the previous session, trading around 156.10 during the European hours on Monday. On the daily chart, technical analysis indicates the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) sitting at 52.80 (neutral) after easing from recent readings.
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EUR/GBP stays below 0.8750 as eyes focus on ECB, BoE outlook

December 29, 2025, 7:15:27 AM UTC
EUR/GBP inches lower after registering gains in the previous session, trading around 0.8720 during the early European hours on Monday. The currency cross depreciates as the Pound Sterling (GBP) gains on a cautious tone surrounding the Bank of England’s (BoE) policy outlook.
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