Currencies on guard ahead of major central bank decisions, US data releases.The dollar was nursing losses on Monday while the euro and sterling held steady ahead of their respective central bank decisions this week, with focus squarely on the rate outlooks across major economies as the new year approaches.

United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (MoM) remains unchanged at -1.8% in December.United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (MoM) remains unchanged at -1.8% in December

United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (YoY) declined to -0.6% in December from previous -0.5%.United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (YoY) declined to -0.6% in December from previous -0.5%

Australian Dollar Outlook: Momentum Fades as US Data Takes Centre Stage.A closer look at the Australian dollar's performance against its FX peers suggests the post-RBA hawkish enthusiasm may be stalling. While a fresh catalyst may be needed to extend gains, December seasonality could still provide a modest tailwind into year-end.

South Korea financial regulator extends bond market stabilisation programmes.South Korea has decided to extend bond market stabilisation programmes through next year, the financial regulator said on Monday, citing risk from monetary policy changes at home and abroad as well as increases in treasury bond issuance.

USD/JPY weakens below 156.00 amid Fed rate cut outlook, BoJ rate hike anticipation.USD/JPY weakens below 156.00 amid Fed rate cut outlook, BoJ rate hike anticipation

China to issue ultra-long-term bonds to fund strategic priorities - weekend announcement.China's finance ministry said it plans to issue ultra-long-term special government bonds next year, with proceeds earmarked to support key national strategies and security-related initiatives.

New Zealand services sector sinks deeper into contraction in November.New Zealand's services sector slipped deeper into contraction in November, according to the latest BNZ–BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).

New Zealand Business NZ PSI down to 46.9 in November from previous 48.7.New Zealand Business NZ PSI down to 46.9 in November from previous 48.7

ANZ New Zealand to Australian Dollar Forecast: NZD/AUD No Longer in Freefall, but Risks Remain.The New Zealand Dollar to Australian Dollar (NZD/AUD) exchange rate is trading at 0.8728, edging higher over the past week and holding above recent lows after a period of stabilisation. The cross is modestly firmer than a week ago and has recovered from November's trough near 0.86, though it remains well below levels seen earlier in the.

Natural Gas News: Will Warm Weather Keep Pressure on Futures This Week?.Natural gas futures sank over 22% as warm weather slashed demand forecasts. Traders now eye $3.91 support with bearish sentiment dominating the market.

Oil News: Oil Outlook Weakens as Oversupply Keeps Crude Oil Under Pressure.Crude oil futures end the week near lows as oversupply, weak oil demand, and heavy production keep the oil outlook bearish heading into next week.

Euro Forecast: EUR/USD, EUR/JPY Breakout, EUR/GBP Recovery.EUR/USD re-tested a major level on the chart as EUR/JPY jumped up to another fresh ATH. Even EUR/GBP showed Euro strength as.

Japanese Yen Weekly Forecast: Will USD/JPY break 150 on BoJ decision?.USD/JPY faces downside risks as a BoJ rate hike looms, with Japan data and Fed policy divergence setting up a volatile week for the yen.

Dollar Sags, But Warsh Fed Risk May Flip the Script.Dollar ended last week broadly lower, outperforming only the even more beleaguered Yen. That said, the technical deterioration in Dollar is still measured rather than decisive.

Natural Gas News: Short-Covering Possible Near Support, But Weather Drives the Market.Futures test $4.052 support on bearish weather. Short-covering risk rises, but rallies without forecast shifts may fade fast.

Next Week: Six G-10 Central Banks Meet, But Only Two Move--BOE Cuts and BOJ Hikes.Encouraged by the Federal Reserve's rate cut and its T-bill purchases, the dollar was sold. The Dollar Index fell for the fourth week in the past five.

Oil News: Crude Oil Futures Slide as IEA Supply Forecast Weakens Oil Demand.Crude oil futures closed the week lower as IEA surplus forecasts pressured oil prices and traders ignored geopolitical risks.

Japanese Yen outlook: USD/JPY faces payrolls, BoJ and Fed independence risk.USD/JPY enters a critical week with multiple catalysts that could break its recent range. U.S. payrolls remain the headline act, with Fed speakers and a Supreme Court case adding intrigue around the policy outlook.

US Dollar Price Action into NFP, CPI, BoJ: EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CAD.The US Dollar tanked at the FOMC rate decision on Wednesday and both EUR/USD and GBP/USD broke out to fresh highs. Notably, however, USD/JPY retained bullish structure with ahold at the 155.00 level, setting the stage for next week's Bank of Japan rate decision.

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 12 Dec Tech sector falls. Fed officials get to speak..The currency markets finished the week on a mixed note. While the US Dollar found support against risk-sensitive currencies like the Australian and New Zealand Dollars—mirroring the sell-off in the Nasdaq—it struggled to gain ground against the Euro and Canadian Dollar.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Tags 50-Day Confluence – Bounce or Breakdown?.Natural gas plunged Friday to a new retracement low of $4.07, precisely tagging the 50-day average and rising top channel confluence for the first time since October while breaching last month's $4.09 low and threatening a monthly bearish reversal.

Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions up to €990K from previous €91.8K.Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions up to €990K from previous €91.8K

Losses for the Dollar After the Fed Cuts as Expected.The US dollar's general decline continued despite possibly lower dovishness in 2026.

Crude oil settling lower by 0.28%.Crude oil futures settled the week on a soft note, closing at $57.44, down $0.16 or -0.28% for the day. For the week, the commodity saw significant selling pressure:

From the FOMC to NFP and CPI – Markets Weekly Outlook.The Fed delivered a highly expected 25 bps cut on Wednesday, taking rates from the 3.75%-4.00% range down to 3.50%-3.75%, officially shutting the door on the 4% policy rate era.

The Weekly Bottom Line: Fed Delivers on December Cut, But Signals Slower Pace Ahead.We are in the home stretch before Canadian economy watchers can kick back with a festive beverage and reflect on 2025. This past week featured the Bank of Canada's last interest rate decision of the year and an overdue report on Canada's trade picture.

Forward Guidance: Canada's Inflation Likely Held Steady as We See More Delayed U.S. Data.A busy week of key data releases ahead of the holidays includes Canadian inflation, housing, and employment, while the U.S. will see delayed releases on jobs and inflation.

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Stabilizes as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Pressure Prices.DXY stabilizes after hitting October lows as Fed rate cut expectations weigh, yields rebound, and traders eye key moving averages.

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count increased to 414 from previous 413.United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count increased to 414 from previous 413