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WTI climbs amid geopolitical tensions, API stockpile report eyed

December 30, 2025, 1:19:08 PM UTC
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $58.20 on Tuesday at the time of writing, up 0.90% on the day, extending its upward momentum amid persistent geopolitical tensions.
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EUR/USD wavers without a clear direction, with the Fed in focus

December 30, 2025, 12:45:30 PM UTC
EUR/USD posts marginal losses on Tuesday, trading near 1.1765 at the time of writing amid the current market lull ahead of the New Year holiday.
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Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD picks up to $75.00 amid geopolitical tensions

December 30, 2025, 12:40:12 PM UTC
Silver (XAG/USD) is trimming losses on Tuesday after depreciating beyond 7% amid  Monday’s thin liquidity conditions.
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EUR/JPY edges lower as BoJ hawkish tone boosts Yen, ECB limits Euro downside

December 30, 2025, 12:07:58 PM UTC
EUR/JPY trades around 183.50 on Tuesday at the time of writing, down 0.15% on the day, amid thin trading volumes as markets head toward the year-end holidays. The pair reflects a modest rebound in the Japanese Yen (JPY), supported by increasingly hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan (BoJ).
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Pound Sterling trades flat against US Dollar in countdown to FOMC Minutes

December 30, 2025, 11:38:54 AM UTC
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades flat around 1.3500 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Tuesday, close to an over three-month high of 1.3535 posted last week.
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India M3 Money Supply fell from previous 9.9% to 9.3% in December 8

December 30, 2025, 11:36:31 AM UTC
India M3 Money Supply fell from previous 9.9% to 9.3% in December 8
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Falling 20-day EMA suggests trend remains bearish

December 30, 2025, 11:35:38 AM UTC
The USD/CHF pair trades 0.12% lower to near 0.7880 during the European trading session on Tuesday.
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USD/CAD stalls below 1.3700 wth FOMC’s meeting minutes in focus

December 30, 2025, 11:28:18 AM UTC
The US Dollar picked up from five-month lows near 1.3640 against the Canadian Dollar last week, but upside attempts remain capped below 1.3700.
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USD/JPY declines as BoJ tightening supports Yen, Fed Minutes awaited

December 30, 2025, 10:34:39 AM UTC
USD/JPY trades slightly lower on Tuesday, hovering around 155.80 at the time of writing, down 0.15% on the day. The pair’s decline reflects a modest strengthening of the Japanese Yen (JPY) following the release of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) Summary of Opinions from its December policy meeting.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD finds support at the $4,300 area

December 30, 2025, 10:31:32 AM UTC
Gold (XAU/USD) depreciated more than 4%, from all-time highs at $4,555, on its weakest performance in months amid thin trading volumes on Monday. The pair is now trying to pick up from the $4,300 area, supported by a sourer market sentiment on Tuesday, amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Greece Producer Price Index (YoY): 0.1% (November) vs -1.4%

December 30, 2025, 9:59:54 AM UTC
Greece Producer Price Index (YoY): 0.1% (November) vs -1.4%
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data

December 30, 2025, 9:36:31 AM UTC
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $74.23 per troy ounce, up 1.89% from the $72.85 it cost on Monday.
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Pound stalls below 211.50 as Yen firms up

December 30, 2025, 9:22:05 AM UTC
Sterling’s rally against the Japanese Yen has stalled below the 211.50 level. The pair is now looking for direction, with downside attempts contained above 210.00 so far.
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Dow Jones futures steady as traders eye FOMC Meeting Minutes

December 30, 2025, 9:05:40 AM UTC
Dow Jones futures inch lower 0.02% to trade below 48,750 during the European session on Tuesday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also remain subdued, edging lower 0.04% and 0.05% to near 6,950 and 25,720, respectively. Trading volumes are expected to remain thin due to the year-end holiday.
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Spain Current Account Balance: €7.18B (October) vs €1.87B

December 30, 2025, 9:02:53 AM UTC
Spain Current Account Balance: €7.18B (October) vs €1.87B
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USD/INR declines while consistent FIIs selling keeps outlook upbeat

December 30, 2025, 9:01:31 AM UTC
The Indian Rupee (INR) moves higher against the US Dollar (USD) during afternoon trading hours in India on Tuesday. The USD/INR pair falls to near 90.08, with trading volume remaining squeezed in the final stretch of the year.
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AUD/USD trades higher to near 0.6700 while focus shifts to FOMC minutes

December 30, 2025, 8:55:16 AM UTC
The AUD/USD pair trades mildly higher to near 0.6710 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The Aussie pair rises as the Australian Dollar (AUD) gains amid expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will tighten its monetary policy in 2026.
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NZD/USD Price Forecasts: Kiwi’s recovery beyond 0.5800 looks frail

December 30, 2025, 8:40:58 AM UTC
The New Zealand Dollar has trimmed some losses on Tuesday, returning to levels above 0.5800 at the time of writing, but recovery attempts look frail so far.
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EUR/GBP slips to near 0.8700 due to BoE caution, Ukraine tensions

December 30, 2025, 8:28:14 AM UTC
EUR/GBP extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 0.8710 during the European hours on Tuesday. Volumes are expected to be thin due to the year-end holiday. Traders are also monitoring geopolitical tensions as uncertainty over the Ukraine-Russia peace process resurfaced.
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Silver prices surge sharply at the end of 2025 – Société Générale

December 30, 2025, 8:21:15 AM UTC
Silver prices have surged sharply in 2025, up almost 150% and most industry analysts argue for fundamentally justified reasons, Société Générale's analysts note.
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United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change came in at 0.405M, above forecasts (-2.6M) in December 18

December 30, 2025, 8:14:06 AM UTC
United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change came in at 0.405M, above forecasts (-2.6M) in December 18
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United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change registered at 0.405M above expectations (-2M) in December 26

December 30, 2025, 8:10:27 AM UTC
United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change registered at 0.405M above expectations (-2M) in December 26
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Spain Consumer Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 3% to 2.9% in December

December 30, 2025, 8:08:33 AM UTC
Spain Consumer Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 3% to 2.9% in December
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Spain Consumer Price Index (MoM) increased to 0.3% in December from previous 0.2%

December 30, 2025, 8:08:22 AM UTC
Spain Consumer Price Index (MoM) increased to 0.3% in December from previous 0.2%
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Spain Retail Sales (YoY) rose from previous 3.8% to 6% in November

December 30, 2025, 8:01:20 AM UTC
Spain Retail Sales (YoY) rose from previous 3.8% to 6% in November
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Austria Producer Price Index (YoY) declined to -1.3% in November from previous -1.2%

December 30, 2025, 8:00:47 AM UTC
Austria Producer Price Index (YoY) declined to -1.3% in November from previous -1.2%
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Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) climbed from previous 0% to 0.3% in December

December 30, 2025, 8:00:41 AM UTC
Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) climbed from previous 0% to 0.3% in December
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Austria Producer Price Index (MoM) up to 0.3% in November from previous 0.2%

December 30, 2025, 8:00:16 AM UTC
Austria Producer Price Index (MoM) up to 0.3% in November from previous 0.2%
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Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) meets expectations (3%) in December

December 30, 2025, 8:00:04 AM UTC
Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) meets expectations (3%) in December
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $74.50 within overbought zone

December 30, 2025, 7:34:13 AM UTC
Silver price (XAG/USD) gains more than 2% after registering a steep drop of more than 7% in the previous session, trading around $74.40 per troy ounce during the early European hours on Tuesday.
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