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FOREX-Dollar dismal, yen muted in 2025 but euro and sterling shine
Rate cuts, fiscal worries and Trump's tariffs weigh on dollar"Sell dollar" trade still in play as Fed independence concerns lingerYen inches away from recent lows but intervention fears stayBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar held steady on Wednesday but wa...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
NZD/USD holds losses below 0.5800 despite upbeat Chinese PMI data
The NZD/USD pair holds losses near 0.5785 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains weak against the US Dollar (USD) despite the upbeat Chinese economic data. Traders brace for the release of the US Initial Jobless Claims report later on Wednesday.
Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 31
Australia, NZ dollars hold gains for year as rate tide turns
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Dec 31 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars were ending the year on a steady note on Wednesday, clutching solid annual gains on their U.S. peer as investors wagered the next move in interest rates at home would be up.The Aussie was flat at $0.6695 AUD=D3, just ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
GBP/USD trades flat above 1.3450 amid thin trading volume
The GBP/USD pair holds steady around 1.3465 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. However, the Bank of England (BoE) guided that monetary policy will remain on a gradual downward path, which might underpin the Cable against the US Dollar (USD).
Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 31
USD/JPY treads water near 156.00 as Yen traders grapple with multiple headwinds
USD/JPY remains caught in near-term congestion just north of the 156.00 handle during the final week of 2025’s trading year. Yen traders are battling headwinds on multiple fronts, with the Bank of Japan (BoJ) carrying much of the vexation risk for Yen markets.
Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 30
Venezuela currency depreciates 83% year-on-year amid Trump pressure
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Venezuela's bolivar currency closed at 301 bolivars to the dollar in its final trading this year, the central bank said on Tuesday.The figure marks at 82.7% depreciation year-on-year, from a closure of 52 bolivars per dollar at the end of 2024. Analysts say depreciation is exe...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Dec 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Tuesday: *Nvidia NVDA.O is in advanced talks to buy Israel-based AI startup AI21 Labs for as much as $3 billion, the Calcalist financial daily reported.nL8N3Y00SH Warner Bros Discovery WB...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Canadian Dollar flatlines with lack of catalysts driving year-end markets
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) flatlined on Tuesday, holding in a near-term range against the US Dollar (USD) as markets grind their way through the end-of-year slowdown. Market momentum remains absent with most market participants sidelined through the final trading week of 2025.Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 30
FOREX-Dollar holds gains after Fed minutes
Minutes show central bank split on 2026 policyDollar index poised for steepest annual drop in eight yearsChina's yuan breaches key level against dollarBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The dollar advanced on Tuesday, maintaining gains after the release of minutes from the Fede...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
GBP/USD trades flat as Fed Minutes loom, BoE signals cautious easing
GBP/USD trades around 1.3460 on Tuesday at the time of writing, down 0.30% on the day. The pair consolidates after failing to sustain the bullish momentum seen last week, which had lifted it to a more than three-month high near 1.3535.Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 30
FOREX-Dollar strengthens before Fed minutes
Minutes expected to show central bank split on 2026 policyDollar index poised for steepest annual drop in eight yearsChina's yuan breaches key level against dollarBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The dollar advanced on Tuesday ahead of the release of minutes from the Federal ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
