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S&P 500 drifted ever so slowly, but still to my 6,936 support, testing it thoroughly today premarket. Do swing traders have a lot to sweat here, considering the New Year positioning ahead to come starting Friday? Look no further than to breadth for answer.
United States Initial Jobless Claims below forecasts (220K) in December 26: Actual (199K)
United States Initial Jobless Claims below forecasts (220K) in December 26: Actual (199K)
United States Continuing Jobless Claims fell from previous 1.923M to 1.866M in December 19
United States Continuing Jobless Claims fell from previous 1.923M to 1.866M in December 19
United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average rose from previous 216.75K to 218.75K in December 26
United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average rose from previous 216.75K to 218.75K in December 26
US Dollar Index (DXY) trims gains, dips below 98.30 in calm holiday trading
The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains marginally higher in a quiet year-end session on Wednesday.
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
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades broadly higher against its major peers in European trading hours on the last day of 2025.
EUR/JPY ticks up, nearing 184.00 amid generalised Yen weakness
The Yen remains one of the worst-performing major currencies in thin holiday trading on Wednesday.
Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: ETFs, PI & Crypto – European Wrap 31 December
Bitwise filed for 11 crypto Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, with the aim to offer exposure to Aave (AAVE), Zcash (ZEC), Ethena (ENA), and other altcoins.
India Infrastructure Output (YoY) increased to 1.8% in November from previous 0%
India Infrastructure Output (YoY) increased to 1.8% in November from previous 0%
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
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Euro appreciates, approaching highs at 0.8740
The EUR/GBP is trading higher for the second consecutive day on a holiday-thinned trading session on Wednesday.
USD/JPY approaches 156.70 high amid broad-based Dollar strength
The US Dollar appreciates against the Japanese Yen for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, reaching levels right below one-week highs at 156.70 during the European trading session.
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%
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $71.31 per troy ounce, down 6.26% from the $76.08 it cost on Tuesday.
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Holds ground above 1.3650 as US Dollar rises
The USD/CAD pair extends its three-day recovery move to near 1.3700 during the European trading session on Wednesday.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD remains near $4,300 with strongest annual gain
Gold price (XAU/USD) edges lower on the final trading day of 2025, trading near $4,310 per troy ounce during the European hours on Wednesday.
WTI Crude’s recovery stalls below $58.00 as oversupply fears remain
The recovery of the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate from $56.60 lows last week was capped on Tuesday at $58.30 before retreating to levels near $57.60 in Wednesday’s early European session.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD targets nine-day EMA support below $72.00
Silver price (XAG/USD) has pared its nearly a 4.5% gain registered in the previous session, trading around $72.20 during the European hours on Wednesday. However, Silver prices are on track for an annual gain of over 150% in 2025, marking the metal’s strongest yearly performance.
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