Forex
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 0.5760 during the early European trading hours on Friday, pressured by renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. Traders will keep an eye on the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index and UoM Consumer Inflation Expectations data later on Friday.
Forex
The EUR/GBP cross trades on a flat note around 0.8760 during the early European session on Friday. This move follows the Bank of England's (BoE) interest rate cut and market expectations for a steady European Central Bank (ECB) policy.
Indices
Japan’s Nikkei 225 remains resilient after the Bank of Japan’s 25bp rate hike to 0.75%, the highest level in 30 years. With the BoJ signalling a gradual, data-dependent tightening path into 2026, domestic-focused stocks are outperforming exporters as a stronger yen supports consumer confidence. Technical indicators point to a minor bullish reversal, suggesting the Nikkei’s broader uptrend remains intact despite policy normalization.
Forex
USD/CHF recovers its recent losses registered in the previous session, trading around 0.7950 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) recovers losses ahead of the release of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for December later in the day.
Commodities
Silver price (XAG/USD) falls to around $64.95 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The white metal retreats after hitting a record high in the previous sessions as traders book profits.
Forex
USD/CAD remains subdued for the second successive session, trading around 1.3780 during the Asian hours on Friday.
Forex
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) will announce its interest rate decision between 03.30 and 05.00 GMT, followed by Governor Kazuo Ueda's press conference at 06.30 GMT.
December 18th North-American Session Recap – A chaotic CPI session. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.
FX Technical Levels: We analyze the US Dollar reversal as doubts over the inflation report surface. With the Greenback halting its slide and traders questioning the data, we explore the impact on major pairs. We break down the technical setups for the USD/CAD, EUR/USD and USD/JPY as flows change suddenly.
Commodities
Markets Reverse: We look at the brutal shift in flows as morning optimism evaporates. With concerns over data accuracy clouding the inflation release, stocks hit new lows and gold rejects record highs. We explore the loss of confidence and what the broad selloff signals for the days ahead.
