Yen Finds Temporary Footing on Verbal Intervention, Precious Metals Break Away.Global markets opened the final full trading week of 2025 on a mixed footing, with price action shaped more by thin holiday liquidity than fresh conviction. Asian equities leaned modestly higher, led by a strong surge in Japanese stocks after Friday's firm close in the U.S., where technology shares again drove gains.

BOJ to raise interest rates to 1.5% under Ueda, ex-c.bank policymaker says.The Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates three more times to 1.5% during Governor Kazuo Ueda's remaining term through early 2028, former central bank board member Makoto Sakurai told Reuters on Monday.

Pound Sterling rises as UK Q3 GDP growth confirms at 0.1%.Pound Sterling rises as UK Q3 GDP growth confirms at 0.1%

US Dollar Index (DXY) Price Forecast: Struggles around 100-day SMA; above mid-98.00s.US Dollar Index (DXY) Price Forecast: Struggles around 100-day SMA; above mid-98.00s

China holds lending rates, leans on fiscal push for growth.China kept benchmark loan prime rates unchanged for a seventh consecutive month, in line with expectations. The one-year loan prime rate was held at 3.0%, while the over-five-year LPR, a key reference for mortgage pricing, remained at 3.5%.

Fed's Hammack downplays CPI drop, backs steady rates into Spring.In an interview with Beth Hammack published by the Wall Street Journal, the Cleveland Fed president argued there was no urgency for the Fed to adjust interest rates, saying policy could remain unchanged at 3.50–3.75% at least until Spring. Hammack said that timeframe would allow policymakers to better judge whether goods price inflation is truly easing as tariffs work their way through supply chains.

Pound-to-Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Steady Ahead of Crucial USD GDP Release.Trade in the Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was choppy last week amid a session packed with high-impact economic releases as well as the Bank of England's (BoE) final interest rate meeting of the year. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.3378Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.17105Dollar to Japanese Yen (USD/JPY):.

Crude Oil – 22.12.2025.Oil managed to meet the target of 54.80 which caused a rebound to test today the 57.05 resistance. As we see over our previous chart, the market is facing a trading zone between support 54.80 and resistance 57.05.

USD/JPY – 22.12.2025.Prices managed to met targets 156.15 and 156.95 after the BOJ Interest-Rate Hike last week. As we see over the previous  chart, the market is facing resistance around 157.90 which could push for a correction toward 156.15 before a rebound.

German auto exports reportedly hit the hardest by US tariffs.The study reportedly shows that German auto exports to the US declined by almost 14% in the first three quarters of the year, making it the hardest hit industry amid the tariffs imposed by US president Trump.

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Geopolitical Risk Shifts Energy Bias Back Higher.Geopolitical tensions lift natural gas and oil prices as false breakdowns fade, improving momentum and shifting the energy outlook cautiously back to the upside.

AUDJPY Elliott Wave: Buying the Dips in a Blue Box.As our members know we have had many profitable trading setups recently. In this technical article, we are going to talk about another Elliott Wave trading setup we got in AUDJPY.

USD/JPY Surges as BOJ Statement Signals Slower Rate Hikes, Gold Challenges Highs.A busy week of economic data and central bank decisions gave traders a clearer view of market conditions. The main highlight was stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data, with employers adding 64,000 jobs in November, beating forecasts and showing a clear improvement from October.

GBP/JPY trades with negative bias below 211.00/multi-year peak amid modest JPY strength.GBP/JPY trades with negative bias below 211.00/multi-year peak amid modest JPY strength

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: First upside barrier emerges near 185.00.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: First upside barrier emerges near 185.00

US Dollar Index weakens near 98.50 as focus shifts to Q3 GDP data.US Dollar Index weakens near 98.50 as focus shifts to Q3 GDP data

Japanese Yen strengthens amid safe-haven flows, intervention speculation.Japanese Yen strengthens amid safe-haven flows, intervention speculation

Rupee set to slip after RBI's double strike fuelled biggest rally in six months.The Indian rupee is set to open on the back foot on Monday after a rally fuelled by an aggressive forex intervention by the Reserve Bank of India last week, with traders now reassessing how much follow-through the central bank is willing to deliver.

Australian Dollar holds gains following PBOC decision.Australian Dollar holds gains following PBOC decision

Firm RBI intervention to support rupee; bonds to track central bank moves.The rupee is likely to stay supported this week by firm Reserve Bank of India intervention, tempering its negative bias, while bond yields will track the central bank moves and offshore flows.

WTI touches one-week high, eyes $57.00 amid rising geopolitical tensions.WTI touches one-week high, eyes $57.00 amid rising geopolitical tensions

Asia shares extend tech rally, yen under pressure.Asian share markets rose on Monday tracking tech-driven gains on Wall Street, while the yen wallowed at all-time lows against the euro and Swiss franc as higher interest rates at home did nothing to deter speculative sellers.

Yen wallows near record low to euro as BOJ keeps cautious tone after rate hike.The yen languished near a record low to the euro on Monday, after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stuck to his usual cautious rhetoric following an interest rate hike on Friday.

Japan will take 'appropriate' action against excessive yen moves, top currency diplomat says.Japan's top currency diplomat, Atsushi Mimura, said on Monday authorities will take "appropriate" action against excessive exchange-rate moves, warning of the chance of intervention after last week's central bank meeting that caused renewed yen declines.

Japan's Top FX Diplomat Mimura: Recently seeing one-sided, rapid moves.Japan's Top FX Diplomat Mimura: Recently seeing one-sided, rapid moves

USD/JPY softens to near 157.50 amid Fed rate cut expectations.USD/JPY softens to near 157.50 amid Fed rate cut expectations

Fed's Hammack says holding rates steady for months is her base case for now.Fed's Hammack says holding rates steady for months is her base case for now

Yen Slides After BOJ Hike as Markets Digest Global Rate Moves, Nike Weakness, and Rising Geopolitical Risks.Market Trading Hours Summary: Yen Under Pressure Post-BOJ as Investors Weigh Global Rate Signals Global markets ended the session mixed as investors digested a series of central bank decisions, corporate earnings signals, and escalating geopolitical developments, with the Japanese yen emerging as a key focus after renewed weakness following the Bank of Japan's policy move. The yen fell sharply despite the BOJ delivering a widely expected 25 basis-point rate hike, highlighting market skepticism over Japan's commitment to sustained monetary tightening.

Natural Gas News: Futures Bounce on Short Covering, But Inventory Still Pressures Market.Natural gas futures bounce on short covering, but warm weather, high inventory, and strong output keep the market bearish in the near term.

Pound Sterling: Gains After BoE Cut While Yen Slips on BoJ Hike.Market moves this week have been somewhat counterintuitive, with neither the yen nor the pound reacting in the way many might have expected. The yen weakened after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates, while sterling edged higher following a Bank of England rate cut.