China Outlook Brightens as Yuan Firms and CSI 300 Targets Year-End Rally.CSI 300 climbs on China's economic resilience, IMF growth upgrades, and renewed stimulus signals, while the Hang Seng lags amid weak technical momentum.

BOJ to hike rates to 0.75% in Dec, 1.0% by next Sept, majority of economists say.The Bank of Japan will proceed with a 25-basis-point interest rate hike to 0.75% at its December meeting and raise borrowing costs to at least 1% by the end of September next year, a strong majority of economists said in a Reuters poll published on Thursday.

Japanese Yen extends gains vs bearish USD amid hawkish BoJ stance, dovish Fed outlook.Japanese Yen extends gains vs bearish USD amid hawkish BoJ stance, dovish Fed outlook

Rupee likely to open higher as Fed outlook pushes back dollar.The Indian rupee is expected to open stronger on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian peers after an anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and a less-hawkish-than-feared outlook triggered a broad retreat in the dollar.

US Dollar Index softens to near 98.50 post-Fed rate cut, Jobless Claims data in focus.US Dollar Index softens to near 98.50 post-Fed rate cut, Jobless Claims data in focus

BOC Holds at 2.25% As Canadian Economy Shows Resilience Despite Trade Uncertainty.BOC held at 2.25% as trade swings shaped the outlook, keeping CAD steady while traders waited for clearer signals from Gov. Macklem.

WTI loses ground below $59.00 amid Ukraine peace deal talks.WTI loses ground below $59.00 amid Ukraine peace deal talks

FOMC Delivered 0.25% “Hawkish Cut” in Historic 9-3 Vote.The Fed cut interest rates by 25bp as expected in their December decision, with policymakers signaling a higher bar for further easing. Here's how USD reacted.

Dollar slides as Fed dents hawks, markets eye two more rate cuts.The dollar fell on Thursday after the Federal Reserve delivered an outlook that was not as hawkish as some had anticipated, giving investors confidence to short the currency as they bet on two more rate cuts next year.

Breaking: Australia's Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.3% in November vs. 4.4% expected.Breaking: Australia's Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.3% in November vs. 4.4% expected

Australia jobs drop 21,300 in November, unemployment steady.Australian employment fell by the most nine months in November as full-time jobs more than reversed a large increase the previous month, while the unemployment rate held steady as fewer people went looking for work.

Australia Part-Time Employment up to 35.2K in November from previous -13.1K.Australia Part-Time Employment up to 35.2K in November from previous -13.1K

AUD/JPY outlook: Jobs volatility puts RBA repricing in focus.AUD/JPY has ridden a wave of risk appetite and hawkish RBA repricing, but the rally faces a critical test with Australia's jobs report. With bullish positioning stretched and technical signals flashing caution near 104.00, even a marginally weak print could trigger a sharp reversal.

United Kingdom RICS Housing Price Balance above forecasts (-21%) in November: Actual (-16%).United Kingdom RICS Housing Price Balance above forecasts (-21%) in November: Actual (-16%)

The Fed vs. AI.The Fed vs. AI

Japan BSI Large Manufacturing Conditions Index (QoQ) came in at 4.7, above forecasts (4.1) in 4Q.Japan BSI Large Manufacturing Conditions Index (QoQ) came in at 4.7, above forecasts (4.1) in 4Q

USD/JPY slumps to near 156.00 after Fed cuts rates.USD/JPY slumps to near 156.00 after Fed cuts rates

Canadian Dollar makes fresh headway following another Fed rate cut.Canadian Dollar makes fresh headway following another Fed rate cut

Trading Day: Market gives Fed resounding cheer.The dollar sank and Wall Street rallied on Wednesday, with the small-cap Russell 2000 index surging to new highs, after the Fed cut interest rates and Chair Jerome Powell offered a positive outlook on the path for growth and inflation.

FOMC: Maintaining Optionality.As expected, the FOMC reduced the fed funds target range by 25 bps to 3.50%-3.75% at the conclusion of its December meeting. As was also anticipated, the decision was not unanimous.

New Zealand Manufacturing Sales increased to 1.1% in 3Q from previous -2.9%.New Zealand Manufacturing Sales increased to 1.1% in 3Q from previous -2.9%

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Wedge Breakdown + Weekly Reversal Points to 50-Day.Natural gas extended its sharp correction Wednesday to a new pullback low of $4.46, confirming the 20-day average as resistance and violating the ascending wedge lower boundary.

Dollar Drubbed on T-Bill Purchases Despite Fed's Hawkish Cut.While it was only an announcement to purchase Treasury Bills and framed as a ‘reserve management' move, the fact that the Fed is so willing to jump back into Treasury purchases illustrates how they won't hesitate to use open market operations to accomplish their aims, even if doing so in an unconventional manner.

US dollar slides after Fed cuts rates, as expected.The U.S. dollar fell against major peers including the euro, Swiss franc, and Japanese yen on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in a widely expected move, but indicated it will likely pause its easing cycle at the next policy meeting in January.

FX Today: Australian, US jobs report take centre stage.FX Today: Australian, US jobs report take centre stage

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Slips as Weak USD Lifts EUR Rates.The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate struggled on Wednesday as the single currency enjoyed its negative correlation to a falling US Dollar (USD). Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.14476 (+0.06%)Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.33349 (+0.24%)Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.16486 (+0.17%) DAILY RECAP: The Euro (EUR).

Fed Delivers on Another Quarter-Point Cut, But Signals Higher Bar for Further Policy Easing.The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) reduced the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps), lowering the target range to 3.5%-3.75%. The move comes after consecutive quarter-point cuts at each of the prior two meetings.

Fed projects only 50 bps of additional rate cuts between 2026 and 2027; lifts GDP forecasts.Fed projects only 50 bps of additional rate cuts between 2026 and 2027; lifts GDP forecasts

US Dollar Index tumbles as Fed rate outlook widens.US Dollar Index tumbles as Fed rate outlook widens

FOMC cuts as expected; dot plot shows only one cut per year through 2027.The Fed cut interest rates by 25bps to 3.50–3.75%, fully in line with expectations. The decision carried only one dissent, with Governor Stephen Miran again voting for a larger 50bps reduction.