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China's Xi says will implement more proactive macroeconomic policies
Chinese President Xi Jinping said that he will implement more proactive macroeconomic policies, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Xi added that he will promote the economy to achieve effective qualitative improvement and reasonable quantitative growth.
USD/JPY rises to near 156.60 as US Dollar Index refreshes weekly high
The USD/JPY pair trades 0.2% higher to near 156.60 during the late Asian trading session on Wednesday. The pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) trades higher, following the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes of the December policy meeting showed on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Philippines Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in Philippines on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
USD/INR opens flat near 90.20 on last trading day of 2025
The Indian Rupee opens on a flat note against the US Dollar (USD) on the last trading day of 2025. The USD/INR pair wobbles around 90.20 as trading volume remains thin globally in the final stretch of the year.
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in Pakistan on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Australian Dollar moves little due to thin holiday trading
The Australian Dollar (AUD) inches higher against the US Dollar (USD), holding ground for the second successive session. Volumes are expected to be thin due to the New Year's holiday in Australia.
India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
US Dollar Index rises to near 98.50 as FOMC Minutes hint at pausing rate cuts
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its gains for the second successive session and trading around 98.30 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
Malaysia Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in Malaysia on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Russell 2000 futures (RTY): Zigzag correction likely to find support for extension to new highs [Video]
Russell 2000 Futures (RTY) has broken to a new all‑time high, and this confirms that the broader trend remains bullish. The cycle from the April 2025 low continues to advance as an impulse. Wave ((4)) finished at 2300.6, as shown on the 90‑minute chart.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD dips to near $72.50 as CME raises margins
Silver price (XAG/USD) has lost its nearly a 4.5% gain registered in the previous session, trading around $72.50 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Struggles to extend advance above 1.1800
The EUR/USD pair posts a fresh weekly low near 1.1740 during the Asian trading session on Wednesday.
USD/CAD consolidates around 1.3700 before heading to New Year eve
The USD/CAD pair trades in a tight range around 1.3700 during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. The Loonie pair consolidates at the start of the last trading day of 2025 amid thin trading volume.
Mexico Fiscal Balance, pesos down to -200.52B in November from previous -16.75B
Mexico Fiscal Balance, pesos down to -200.52B in November from previous -16.75B
Canadian Dollar flatlines with lack of catalysts driving year-end markets
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) flatlined on Tuesday, holding in a near-term range against the US Dollar (USD) as markets grind their way through the end-of-year slowdown. Market momentum remains absent with most market participants sidelined through the final trading week of 2025.
Forex Today: FOMC officials are willing to make further rate cuts, USD firmer
The highlight of the day was the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes from the December meeting, released in the American afternoon. The Minutes showed that most participants are willing to deliver additional rate cuts if inflation declines over time.
Dow Jones Industrial Average dips on sector struggles amid dovish Fed minutes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) sagged on Tuesday, declining around 100 points as equities grapple with holiday-constrained market flows and low end-of-year trading volumes. Moderate gains in energy sector stocks were offset by softness in the healthcare and financial services sectors.
EUR/USD continues slow-motion grind lower, extends decline from 1.18
EUR/USD slipped into the 1.1750 region on Tuesday, falling back a scant one-fifth of one percent following several days of muted declines.
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