The Week Ahead of the December FOMC – Markets Weekly Outlook.Markets rebounded as if nothing happened – Nvidia (NVDA) earnings came to save the trend as the narrative was switching to a general AI-Bubble scare.

Forward Guidance: Canada's Job Growth to be Flat in November, Unemployment Rate Unchanged.Canadian labour markets will be the focus with the scheduled release of Canadian international trade data delayed by the U.S. government shutdown, while the release of U.S. employment and trade data was also pushed further back into December.

Japan finance minister says yen's rapid fall clearly not driven by fundamentals.Japan's finance minister said on Sunday that recent erratic swings in the foreign exchange market and rapid yen weakening are "clearly not driven by fundamentals".

Japanese Yen Weekly Forecast: USD/JPY Falls as Fed–BoJ Split Widens.USD/JPY could slide below 150 as BoJ rate hike expectations strengthen and Fed cut bets rise. Key Japanese data and US inflation numbers influence the week's market outlook.

China NBS Manufacturing PMI in line with expectations (49.2) in November.China NBS Manufacturing PMI in line with expectations (49.2) in November

China NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI down to 49.5 in November from previous 50.1.China NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI down to 49.5 in November from previous 50.1

Citi New Zealand Dollar to Yen Forecast: Deeper Pullback Ahead After Rally Falters.The NZD/JPY pair closed at 89.5565, barely changed on the day, after a choppy week that saw the cross climb as high as 89.55 before losing momentum. Recent sessions show the rally slowing, with gains fading each time the price edges toward the upper 89s.

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Declines on Rising Expectations of a December Fed Rate Cut.The U.S. Dollar Index falls as markets price an 87% chance of a December Fed cut. Soft data, cross-currency strength, and thin liquidity weigh on the dollar.

China's central bank vows crackdown on virtual currency, flags stablecoin concerns.China's central bank reaffirmed its tough stance on virtual currencies on Saturday, warning of a resurgence in speculation and vowing to crack down on illegal activities involving stablecoins.

Euro Exchange Rates Today: Eurozone Inflation Stability Cements ECB Hold in December.The euro was steady on Friday following the latest eurozone CPI data. Inflation across most member states is stable and declining energy prices could help push it gradually lower.

Natural Gas News: Futures Climb as Weather Models Trigger Demand Spike.Natural gas futures surged on Friday on cold weather forecasts and rising demand, but record U.S. output and strong inventories may cap upside in the near term.

US dollar set for worst week since July as Fed rate cut looms.The U.S. dollar is poised for its worst weekly drop since late July, driven by increased expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts following softer labor data. Traders are pricing in a high probability of a cut in December, despite inflation concerns.

Oil News: Crude Oil Futures Fade After Early Rally in Thin Trade as OPEC Looms.Crude Oil Futures slip after a weak Friday close as rising Inventory, soft Oil Demand, and OPEC Production risks weigh on the broader Oil Outlook.

USD/JPY outlook: Ueda speech, U.S. data in focus as yen bias turns neutral.USD/JPY has defied traditional drivers like rate differentials and risk appetite in recent weeks, but history suggests it's a matter of when—not if—those relationships return. With month-end flows out of the way, attention turns to a heavy calendar: U.S. PMIs, labor indicators, and core PCE on one side, and Ueda's speech, household spending, and JGB auctions on the other.

Euro stays firm above 1.1600 as dovish December bets rise to 87%.Euro stays firm above 1.1600 as dovish December bets rise to 87%

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Explosive Breakout Above $4.69 Ascending Triangle.Natural gas blasted through three weeks of consolidation Friday with a decisive breakout above the $4.69 triangle top, hitting $4.87 and closing near the high for the day, week, and month.

Russia's Rosneft reports 70% fall in 9-month net income.The January-September net income of Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft fell by 70% year-on-year to 277 billion roubles ($3.57 billion) amid high interest rates, cheaper oil and a stronger rouble, the company said on Friday.

Mexico Fiscal Balance, pesos: -16.75B (October) vs -198.11B.Mexico Fiscal Balance, pesos: -16.75B (October) vs -198.11B

USD/JPY Outlook: The Yen Gains Strength and Approaches 156.00.As November comes to an end, a growing weakness in the U.S. dollar has begun to emerge, allowing the Japanese yen to regain ground in the short term. Over the past five trading sessions, the pair has depreciated by nearly 0.8% in favor of the yen, approaching levels not seen since mid-November.

US Dollar Price Action Setups: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY.It was a pull back week in the USD as the key resistance zone held again, but given the bearish drivers of building expectations for a rate cut along with the possible successor at the Fed, the still-bullish structure on the daily chart stands out as we move towards the FOMC rate decision in two weeks.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – WTI Oil Moves Higher As Traders Stay Focused On Geopolitics.Hungary's Orban met Russia's Putin in Moscow to discuss energy and Ukraine peace deal.

WTI Crude Oil rises amid Russia-Ukraine peace efforts as focus turns to OPEC+ meeting.WTI Crude Oil rises amid Russia-Ukraine peace efforts as focus turns to OPEC+ meeting

Natural Gas News: Futures Rally on Frigid Weather as Market Eyes 200-Day MA Breakout.A breakout above the 200-day MA and freezing U.S. weather set the stage for further gains in natural gas futures—$4.881 in focus next week.

European indices close mostly higher on the day. Solid gains for the week..European indices are closing with modest gains for the day but solid gains for the week. Today's gains were led by Italy's FTSE MIB with a gain of 0.32%.

Canada's Q3 bounce masks weak domestic demand – NBC.Canada's Q3 bounce masks weak domestic demand – NBC

Natural Gas Weekly Price Outlook – Natural Gas Continues to Climb.Natural gas finished the week strongly despite holiday-thinned volume, with $5 emerging as a major resistance barrier. Seasonal demand supports the market, and dips remain preferred buying opportunities heading into peak winter consumption.

GBP/JPY steadies as firm Tokyo inflation revives BoJ rate-hike speculation.GBP/JPY steadies as firm Tokyo inflation revives BoJ rate-hike speculation

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Falls as as Fed Signals Weaken Bullish Case.DXY posts its worst week since July as Fed rate cut odds jump to 87%, with key resistance levels capping gains and a bearish U.S. dollar outlook forming into December.

Crude Oil Price Outlook – Crude Continues to Bounce Around in Range.Crude oil saw a mild bounce in thin Friday trading, but both WTI and Brent remain stuck in broader downtrends. Key resistance levels sit overhead, keeping the market in a fade-the-rally posture unless major breakouts occur.

CAD: Canada GDP smashes expectations at 2.6% – TDS.CAD: Canada GDP smashes expectations at 2.6% – TDS