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15:00 - 18.12.2025
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EUR/USD rebounds as ECB holds rates and US inflation cools

The Euro (EUR) regains ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) kept its three key policy rates unchanged. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades around 1.1756, reversing higher after dipping to an intraday low near 1.1712.

Forex
14:30 - 18.12.2025
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Elior Manier

US CPI Misses Sharply at 2.7% (3.1% exp); BoE Cuts Rates to 3.75% as ECB Holds at 2% – Market Reactions

US CPI misses Sharply, Jobless Claims stable, the Bank of England cuts rates by 25 bps to 3.75% and the ECB keeps rates unchanged. Check out Market Reactions and details to the heavy morning reports.

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14:00 - 18.12.2025
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EUR/GBP dips to 0.8750 session lows following BoE’s decsion

The Euro accelerated its decline from levels near 0.8800 against the Pound Sterling, to reach intra-day lows near 0.8750 at the time of writing, with the weekly low of 0.8745 at a short distance.The Bank of England met the market’s expectations and cut its Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% on Th

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13:00 - 18.12.2025
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EUR/USD hlds above 1.1700 ahead of ECB meeting – BBH

EUR/USD trades above 1.1700 as markets await today’s European Central Bank (ECB) meeting. The central bank is expected to keep rates at 2.00%, with President Lagarde’s remarks on future hikes likely to influence the euro’s near-term direction, BBH FX analysts report.

commodities Commodities
12:40 - 18.12.2025
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Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Nikkei at 3-Week Lows, Silver, Gold Hold the High Ground as BoE Cut Rate 25 bps, ECB Next

Asian markets saw the Nikkei drop to a three-week low, hit by falling technology stocks and AI sector concerns. European markets are quiet ahead of the expected Bank of England rate cut and upcoming US inflation data. The US dollar strengthened against major currencies. Gold holds steady, and silver remains near its high. Technically, the FTSE 100 is breaking higher.

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12:00 - 18.12.2025
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD corrects slightly to near $4,320 ahead of US inflation data

Gold price (XAU/USD) trades 0.4% lower to near $4,320 during the European trading session on Thursday, though it remains close to its all-time high of $4,381.

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11:00 - 18.12.2025
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EUR/USD retreats amid a firm US Dollar ahead of the ECB's decision

EUR/USD has been rejected at 1.1750 and trades lower for the third consecutive day, changing hands 1.1720 at the time of writing, but still within the weekly range, above 1.1700.

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10:00 - 18.12.2025
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EUR/JPY is testing 183.15 high ahead of central banks’ decisions

The Yen remains on its back foot on Thursday, despite market expectations that the BoJ will hike interest rates on Friday.

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09:00 - 18.12.2025
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NZD/USD falls to near 0.5750 ahead of US CPI data

NZD/USD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 0.5760 during the early European hours on Thursday. The pair weakens as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) comes under pressure, even after data revealed stronger-than-expected economic growth.

08:00 - 18.12.2025
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WTI edges lower below $56.50 on US Dollar strength, weak China demand

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $56.30 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The WTI price declines amid a modest rebound in the US Dollar (USD) and signs of weak Chinese energy demand. 

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