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.

Greece Retail Sales (YoY) up to 4.2% in October from previous -1.7%.Greece Retail Sales (YoY) up to 4.2% in October from previous -1.7%

WTI Crude's recovery stalls below $58.00 as oversupply fears remain.WTI Crude's recovery stalls below $58.00 as oversupply fears remain

China PMI Bounce Fails to Lift Sentiment, Holiday Calm Continues.Markets remain stuck in a year-end lull on the final trading day of the year, with liquidity thin and participation limited. Price action across asset classes reflects consolidation rather than conviction, as investors opt to close the year defensively rather than chase late moves.

GBP/JPY steadies near 211.00 as Japan's fiscal policy weighs on Yen.GBP/JPY steadies near 211.00 as Japan's fiscal policy weighs on Yen

China PMIs return to expansion as year-end demand lifts activity.China's official PMIs delivered a clear upside surprise in December, signaling a return to expansion for the first time since March. PMI Manufacturing rose from 49.2 to 50.1, beating expectations of 49.4, while PMI Non-Manufacturing climbed from 49.5 to 50.2, also above forecast.

Pound Sterling trades broadly firm as 2025 draws to a close.Pound Sterling trades broadly firm as 2025 draws to a close

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Fibonacci Levels Guide Trades Amid Oversupply Fears.Oil prices fell over 10% in 2025 as oversupply capped gains. This outlook covers natural gas, WTI, and Brent levels, EMAs, RSI signals, and trade setups.

Turkey Trade Balance registered at -8B, below expectations (-7.8B) in November.Turkey Trade Balance registered at -8B, below expectations (-7.8B) in November

South Africa Private Sector Credit up to 7.79% in November from previous 7.26%.South Africa Private Sector Credit up to 7.79% in November from previous 7.26%

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Holds steady with bullish momentum, resistance above 185.00 eyed.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Holds steady with bullish momentum, resistance above 185.00 eyed

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Climbs to One-Week High as Position Squaring, Fed Division Fuel Rally.US Dollar climbs to one-week high at 98.31 on year-end positioning. Fed minutes reveal division on 2026 rate cuts despite market pricing two cuts.

China's Xi says will implement more proactive macroeconomic policies.China's Xi says will implement more proactive macroeconomic policies

USD/JPY rises to near 156.60 as US Dollar Index refreshes weekly high.USD/JPY rises to near 156.60 as US Dollar Index refreshes weekly high

Rupee falls 15 paise to 89.90 against US dollar in early trade.The Indian rupee weakened by 15 paise to 89.90 against the US dollar early Wednesday, primarily due to foreign fund outflows from Indian equities. Forex traders noted continued selling by foreign portfolio investors, impacting the rupee's value.

Indian rupee enters 2026 on the back foot after worst annual drop in three years.The Indian rupee is poised for its largest annual fall in three years, weighed down by record equity outflows and the lack of a U.S. trade deal that left it out of the rally across Asia, with prospects for a recovery tied to the trade pact.

US Dollar Index rises to near 98.50 as FOMC Minutes hint at pausing rate cuts.US Dollar Index rises to near 98.50 as FOMC Minutes hint at pausing rate cuts

Rupee bias tilts higher on final day of year on supportive Asia FX, momentum.The Indian rupee was biased higher on the final trading day of the year, due to supportive moves in Asian currencies and favourable near-term momentum.

WTI stays below $58.00, nears 20% yearly drop.WTI stays below $58.00, nears 20% yearly drop