Russia Unemployment Rate below forecasts (2.2%) in November: Actual (2.1%).Russia Unemployment Rate below forecasts (2.2%) in November: Actual (2.1%)

Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk.The Japanese yen softened against the greenback on Friday as investors remained on watch for potential intervention to shore up the currency, while the dollar dipped slightly against the euro in thin trading volumes.

Natural Gas Price Outlook – Natural Gas Looks to Bounce.Natural gas markets gapped lower to kick off the trading session on Friday, testing the 50-day EMA before turning around and showing signs of life.

Crude Oil Outlook – Crude Continues to See Sellers Above.The downtrend line and the 50-day EMA are both causing a bit of a barrier, and now that we have shown signs of exhaustion, I'm fine with shorting this.

Matt's Top Trade to Watch in 2026: US Treasury Yields.2026 is setting up to be a fascinating year, and my colleagues will be covering their own “Trades to Watch” in the coming year over the next few days.

Oil News: Crude Oil Futures React to Geopolitics in Fresh Oil Outlook Analysis.Geopolitical risks, shifting supply pressures and key moving averages guide crude oil sentiment as traders assess WTI trends and short-term volatility.

India FX Reserves, USD up to $693.32B in December 15 from previous $688.95B.India FX Reserves, USD up to $693.32B in December 15 from previous $688.95B

Russian central bank cuts own forex sales from 2026, withdrawing some support for rouble.Russia's central bank said on Friday that it will halve its own forex interventions from the new year in an expected move that will take away some support for the rouble in 2026, with economists expecting the rouble to weaken.

Rupee falls on week as merchant, NDF dollar bids erode intervention boost.The Indian rupee ended a tad lower on Friday and posted a weekly loss, as steady dollar demand from corporates and in the non-deliverable forwards market chipped away at gains fuelled by aggressive central bank intervention.

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Can Rising Tensions Offset Bearish 2025 Supply Outlook?.Oil prices stabilise as Brent and WTI rebound 6% from five-year lows, while natural gas tests key resistance amid supply risks and volatile holiday trading.

USD/JPY forecast: brace for a reversal as a double-top forms.The USD/JPY exchange rate pulled back after the latest macro data from Japan. It was trading at 156.25, down from this month's high of 157.83.

Singapore Industrial Production (YoY) registered at 14.3% above expectations (14.2%) in November.Singapore Industrial Production (YoY) registered at 14.3% above expectations (14.2%) in November

Singapore Industrial Production (MoM) fell from previous 11.5% to -10.2% in November.Singapore Industrial Production (MoM) fell from previous 11.5% to -10.2% in November

Rupee falls 23 paise to 89.94 against US dollar in early trade.The Indian rupee weakened by 23 paise to 89.94 against the US dollar on Friday, influenced by foreign fund outflows and rising crude oil prices. Demand from importers and trade deal uncertainties also impacted investor sentiment.

XRP News Today: Yen Carry Trades Lift Sentiment After Sharp Selloff.XRP faces its worst quarter since 2022 as bearish technicals dominate, but strong US XRP-spot ETF inflows and yen carry trades support a cautiously bullish outlook.

Rupee to track subdued Asian peers, shuffle around on corporate flows.The Indian rupee is expected to open nearly flat on Friday, tracking muted moves in regional currencies, with traders expecting the currency to remain rangebound around the 90 handle heading into year-end.

Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Rises as Tokyo Inflation Hits BoJ Target.Cooling Japan inflation lifts USD/JPY, but yen intervention threats and Fed rate cut uncertainty keep traders cautious on the short-term outlook.

Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet on Friday approved a record $785 billion budget for the next fiscal year, aiming to strike a balance between her proactive fiscal policy and debt blowout concerns by limiting new bond issuance.

Japan Retail Trade s.a (MoM) down to 0.6% in November from previous 1.6%.Japan Retail Trade s.a (MoM) down to 0.6% in November from previous 1.6%

Japan Industrial Production (YoY) dipped from previous 1.6% to -2.1% in November.Japan Industrial Production (YoY) dipped from previous 1.6% to -2.1% in November

Japan Retail Trade (YoY) above expectations (0.9%) in November: Actual (1%).Japan Retail Trade (YoY) above expectations (0.9%) in November: Actual (1%)

Japan Unemployment Rate meets forecasts (2.6%) in November.Japan Unemployment Rate meets forecasts (2.6%) in November

Japan Tokyo CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) dipped from previous 2.8% to 2.3% in December.Japan Tokyo CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) dipped from previous 2.8% to 2.3% in December

Japan Tokyo Consumer Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 2.7% to 2% in December.Japan Tokyo Consumer Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 2.7% to 2% in December

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Bulls Trigger Weekly Reversal, Resistance Looms Ahead.A bullish weekly reversal puts crude oil on a path toward $59 resistance, yet failure near key averages could reinforce the broader downtrend without further confirmation.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Shows Bullish Outside Week, Support Holds.Natural gas posts a bullish outside week, with support near $3.80 and 200-week moving average, signaling potential continuation toward key Fibonacci and prior highs.

Oil News: WTI Futures Eye Breakout as 50-Day Average Shapes Oil Outlook.WTI crude oil tests the 50-day average as futures traders weigh real buying, Oil Demand signals, and resistance levels in a cautious Oil Outlook.

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Christmas Shutdown Masks Growing Energy Market Risks.Natural gas and oil prices stall during the Christmas shutdown as geopolitical risks, falling US rigs, and key resistance levels shape the near-term outlook.

Japan PM reassures markets with fiscal discipline in next year's budget.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought on Thursday to ease market concerns over her expansionary fiscal policy, saying the government's draft budget maintains discipline by limiting reliance on debt.

Japan Construction Orders (YoY) climbed from previous -10.1% to 9.5% in November.Japan Construction Orders (YoY) climbed from previous -10.1% to 9.5% in November