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FX Weekly Recap: December 15 – 19, 2025
Holiday-thinned liquidity did not stop FX drama, as traders juggled softer inflation, central bank twists, and fresh geopolitical tension, leaving the dollar modestly firmer while yen badly lagged.
So You Can Cut Your Losses. Can You Hold On to Your Winners?
It’s not every day that the market goes your way. But when it does, wouldn’t you want to make the most out of it?
Chart Art: USD/JPY’s Triangle Consolidation Near Its December Highs
USD/JPY could make or break its weeks long consolidation! Will the pair make a run toward its January highs before the year ends?
Chart Art: GBP/CHF’s Head and Shoulder Pattern Above 1.0600
GBP/CHF is testing a key support zone after hitting resistance at 1.0675! Is the pair headed for new December lows?
ECB Holds Rates Steady, Signals Easing Cycle Likely Over
The ECB held rates steady, signaled the easing cycle is likely over, but kept all options open with balanced guidance that markets read as less hawkish than expected.
BOE Cuts to 3.75% in Divided Vote, Sterling Edges Higher on Hawkish Tone
The Bank of England cut its Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% at its December meeting, delivering the sixth rate reduction since August 2024.
U.S. Inflation Cooled from 3.0% to 2.7% in November, Gov’t Shutdown Distortion?
Headline CPI eased from 3.0% to 2.7% year-on-year in November, but analysts remained wary of government shutdown distortions on the data. Here’s how USD pairs behaved.
Financial & Forex Market Recap – Dec. 18, 2025
Markets rallied on distorted US inflation data showing slowest core CPI since 2021, boosting Fed rate cut hopes despite central banks in Europe signaling caution on further easing.
Chart Art: Gold (XAU/USD) Looks Ready to Retest Its Record Highs!
Gold is chillin’ like a villain near where the yellow metal hit record highs. Will gold revisit those highs in the next few trading sessions?
Event Guide: BOJ Monetary Policy Statement (December 2025)
Markets are starting to price in another BOJ rate hike this week! Here’s what else you should look out for in this top-tier event.
Sterling Weakens as U.K. Inflation Surprise Strengthens Case for December BOE Cut
U.K. inflation fell sharply to 3.2% y/y in November, well below the 3.5% market consensus and marking the lowest reading since March 2025.
NZD Slumps Despite Upbeat New Zealand Q3 2025 GDP
New Zealand’s economy expanded 1.1% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2025 versus expectations of a 0.9% growth figure and the earlier 1.0% contraction. Here’s how NZD reacted.
Chart Art: AUD/USD Trend Line Break and Retest
AUD/USD recently busted through a descending trend line to signal a reversal from its downtrend. Are more buyers about to hop in on this pullback?
Financial & Forex Market Recap – Dec. 17, 2025
Oil surged on Venezuela blockade while tech stocks slumped on AI valuation concerns. Softer UK inflation drove sterling lower as dollar emerged strongest performer.
Why “Expectancy” Matters More Than Your Win Ratio
When reviewing your trading performance, do you focus mainly on your win ratio or expectancy? Here’s why the latter matters more in the long run.
Global Flash PMIs: What December’s Reports Tell Us About the Major Economies
The major economies just dropped their December PMI reports! What exactly are these mysterious three-letter reports, and why do they matter to traders?
Event Guide: ECB Monetary Policy Statement (December 2025)
Will ECB President Lagarde open the door to rate cuts, or keep inflation worries in the driver’s seat? Here are the points you need to know if you’re trading the ECB’s decision!
Event Guide: BOE Monetary Policy Statement (December 2025)
The BOE dovish split in their earlier policy decision, combined with some misses in top-tier data points, reinforced expectations for a December cut. Will they deliver?
Financial & Forex Market Recap – Dec. 16, 2025
Equities declined for a third consecutive session as traders digested delayed U.S. employment data distorted by October’s government shutdown, while oil posted the steepest losses and Bitcoin rallied strongly.
Chart Art: GBP/USD to Extend Its Short-Term Uptrend?
Cable looks ready to extend a short-term uptrend! Think GBP/USD will see new December highs in the next trading sessions?
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