Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Bearish EIA Data vs OPEC+ Support Keeps Prices Rangebound.Bearish EIA data pressures oil and gas prices, but OPEC+ supply restraint and strong China demand keep natural gas and oil prices trading sideways.

After Bulgaria, euro expansion faces hurdles in remaining EU states.Bulgaria became the 21st member of the euro zone on Thursday despite opposition from half its electorate, leaving only a handful of countries in the 27-member European Union yet to adopt the currency.

Oil and Natural Gas Analysis: Bearish Breakdown in 2025 Signals Weak Start to 2026.Oil prices fell nearly 20% in 2025, marking Brent's third straight annual loss, as oversupply fears driven by rising OPEC+ output, resilient U.S. shale production, and surging inventories outweighed geopolitical shocks.

Rupee traders look for cues after RBI dominates recent price action.Indian rupee traders are assessing the near-term outlook for the currency in the New Year, after repeated intervention by the Reserve Bank of India in December overwhelmed underlying demand–supply signals and shaped price action.

Japan business lobby chiefs urge government to tackle weak yen, media reports.Two major Japanese business lobbying groups called on the government to address the yen's weakness, which is inflating import costs and weighing on households and businesses, their chiefs told domestic media in separate interviews.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Sellers Press Toward 200-Day Support at $3.57.Natural gas extended its bearish correction with a decisive breakdown, keeping sellers firmly in control as price accelerates toward the 200-day average and deeper Fibonacci support levels.

Pound Sterling to Dollar New Year Forecast: End-of-2025 Repositioning.The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate slipped to a nine-day low on Wednesday as investors adjusted positions in end-of-year trade. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.34497 (-0.13%)Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.17347 (-0.1%)Dollar to Japanese Yen (USD/JPY): 156.8115 (+0.28%) DAILY RECAP: After strengthening on.

United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at -38B above expectations (-53B).United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at -38B above expectations (-53B)

United States 4-Week Bill Auction unchanged at 3.59%.United States 4-Week Bill Auction unchanged at 3.59%

Switzerland's SNB sharply reduces foreign currency purchases in third quarter.The Swiss National Bank bought 75 million Swiss francs' ($95 million) worth of foreign currencies in the third quarter of 2025, a sharp reduction from the previous three-month period, data from the central bank showed on Wednesday.

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Edges lower against US Dollar in final stretch to 2025.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Edges lower against US Dollar in final stretch to 2025

Natural Gas News: Futures Down 6% Today as Warm Forecast and EIA Inventory Report Loom.Natural gas futures plunge 6% as warm 8-15 day weather forecast offsets cold snap. Critical support at $3.738 holds key before EIA inventory report.

United States 4-Week Bill Auction rose from previous 3.58% to 3.59%.United States 4-Week Bill Auction rose from previous 3.58% to 3.59%

Colombia National Jobless Rate declined to 7% in November from previous 8.2%.Colombia National Jobless Rate declined to 7% in November from previous 8.2%

Natural Gas Price Outlook – Natural Gas Plummets on Wednesday.I just don't see a reason to jump in on New Year's Eve and try to pick up cheap gas.

Crude Oil Price Outlook – Crude Oil Continues to Drift Higher.The light sweet crude oil market continues to drift a little bit higher on New Year's Eve, but let's be honest here, this is a market that is still pretty suppressed when it comes to risk appetite.

US initial jobless claims fall to 199k vs exp 215k.US initial jobless claims fell -16k to 199k in the week ending December 27, well below expectation of 215k. Four-week moving average of initial claims rose 2k to 219k.

United States Initial Jobless Claims below forecasts (220K) in December 26: Actual (199K).United States Initial Jobless Claims below forecasts (220K) in December 26: Actual (199K)

USDJPY Forecast 2026: Policy Divergence Keeps Dollar Supported.USDJPY enters 2026 supported by wide yield gaps, cautious BoJ tightening, and Fed pause signals, but intervention, labor risks, and volatility may cap gains in 2026.

US Dollar Index (DXY) trims gains, dips below 98.30 in calm holiday trading.US Dollar Index (DXY) trims gains, dips below 98.30 in calm holiday trading

South Africa Trade Balance (in Rands) rose from previous 15.58B to 37.7B in November.South Africa Trade Balance (in Rands) rose from previous 15.58B to 37.7B in November

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP tests 1.3450 support after moving below nine-day EMA.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP tests 1.3450 support after moving below nine-day EMA

EUR/JPY ticks up, nearing 184.00 amid generalised Yen weakness.EUR/JPY ticks up, nearing 184.00 amid generalised Yen weakness

Oil News: Oil Demand Concerns Persist Despite Geopolitical Supply Disruption Fears.Crude oil edges higher on geopolitical tensions despite bearish supply outlook. WTI heads for worst annual decline since 2020 amid oversupply.

Dollar May Defy Expectations.The US dollar ends 2025 with its worst performance in nearly a decade. By mid-September, fears for the fate of the US economy due to tariffs and expectations of Fed rate cuts had caused the USD index to plummet to its lowest level in 3.5 years.

India Federal Fiscal Deficit, INR rose from previous 8251.44B to 9766.71B in November.India Federal Fiscal Deficit, INR rose from previous 8251.44B to 9766.71B in November

Rupee drops for second straight month but RBI support curbs losses.The Indian rupee ​closed out the year with a second straight ⁠monthly decline in December, a period in which it fell past the 91-per-dollar mark for the first time, before intervention by the Reserve ‌Bank of ‌India helped spark a recovery.

Pound set for biggest yearly rise against dollar since 2017, down vs. euro.The British pound was a touch softer against the dollar on Wednesday but was still heading for its biggest annual rise in eight years.

 USD/JPY approaches 156.70 high amid broad-based Dollar strength. USD/JPY approaches 156.70 high amid broad-based Dollar strength

USD/JPY forecast: Double-top pattern points to a retreat.The Japanese yen slipped for the second consecutive day as investors reacted to the latest Federal Reserve minutes, which shed color on what to expect in the coming meetings.  The USD/JPY exchange rate was trading at 156.60, a few points below the year-to-date high of 157.83.