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Economists at Commonwealth Bank of Australia tip a February rate hike
SYDNEY, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Economists at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia now expect the Reserve Bank of Australia will hike interest rates in February next year as inflationary pressures pick up amid a capacity constrained economy. "We see a rate hike as necessary to bring the economy back in...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
RPT-ROI-Charting the last full market trading week of 2025: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The final full trading week of 2025 is underway, but investors can't start winding down for the holiday season just yet, with artificial intelligence jitters and fiscal woes threatening to spoil the festive cheer.Wall Street, stung last w...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
USD/JPY weakens to near 155.00 amid BoJ rate hike bets, US data awaited
The USD/JPY pair loses traction to around 155.10 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) amid the expectation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates at the upcoming policy meeting on Friday.
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Mon, Dec 15
EUR/USD supported above 1.1700 as weaker Dollar sets tone before NFP
EUR/USD holds firms above the 1.1700 threshold on Monday as the US Dollar weakens while investors wait for the latest Nonfarm Payrolls report on Tuesday. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.1739 unchanged.
Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
REFILE-FOREX-Dollar edges lower against yen in week packed with data releases and central bank decisions
Trio of central banks to announce rate decisionsUS non-farm payrolls and inflation data dueYen rises while pound loses groundUS dollar index edges lower, bitcoin continues losing streakBy Chibuike Oguh and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar edged lower against rival...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
CORRECTED-CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar steadies near three-month high after inflation data
Loonie touches its strongest since September 17 at 1.3746Annual inflation rate holds at 2.2% in NovemberPrice of oil settles 1.1% lowerBond yields ease across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar steadied on Monday against its U.S. counterpart as oil prices fel...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Pair stalls below 156.00 as momentum fades
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades on the front foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, supported by firm expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates at its December 19 monetary policy meeting.Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
Chile president-elect Kast secured commanding win, but faces challenges ahead
Right winger Jose Antonio Kast will be next president of ChileHas pledged crime crackdown, spending and regulatory cutsMarkets have rallied as investors bet on pro-market shiftWill be constrained by divided CongressBy Alexander Villegas and Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Chilean pres...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
AUD/USD trades lower as US Dollar firms ahead of delayed US NFP data
AUD/USD remains under pressure on Monday, with the Australian Dollar (AUD) edging lower as the US Dollar (USD) stages a modest rebound ahead of a heavy US economic docket due on Tuesday. At the time of writing, AUD/USD is trading around 0.6637, staying on the back foot for a third consecutive day.Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
REFILE-ROI-Sterling laps up UK-Japan rate squeeze: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - A rare event of two G7 central banks moving in opposite directions on interest rates this week might seem like a slam-dunk currency bet. But the sterling/yen cross GBPJPY=RR has ignored the narrowing UK-Japan rate gap all year. These days, foreign exch...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
FOREX-Dollar weakens against yen in week packed with data releases and central bank decisions
Trio of central banks to announce rate decisionsUS non-farm payrolls and inflation data dueYen rises while pound and euro hold steadyUS dollar index edges lowerBy Chibuike Oguh and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar weakened against rivals including the yen, euro an...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
EUR/USD trades near multi-week highs amid softer US Dollar, cautious Fed outlook
The Euro (EUR) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday as the Greenback remains under sustained pressure following last week’s 25 basis point (bps) interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed). At the time of writing, EUR/USD is trading around 1.1760, its highest level since October 1.Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
Analysts trim Mexico growth forecast for 2026
MEXICO CITY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Private sector analysts polled by Mexico's central bank lowered their forecast for economic growth next year to 1.15%, down from their previous estimate of 1.37%. Analysts also expect Mexico's peso currency to close the year at 18.50 pesos per dollar, stronge...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
JPY rises sharply on Tankan Survey, USD/JPY hits 155 – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthened 0.5% against the US Dollar (USD), pushing USD/JPY down to the key 155 level, as investors digested the Q4 Tankan business survey. Technical indicators are turning bearish, with the RSI dipping below 50.Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
