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.

Rupee traders on alert for RBI follow-through amid risk-off mood.The Indian rupee is likely to open little changed to marginally weaker on Thursday, with traders watching for the Reserve Bank of India's follow-through to its heavy intervention amid a risk-off backdrop.

US President Trump: Next Fed chair will believe in lower interest rates 'by a lot'.US President Trump: Next Fed chair will believe in lower interest rates 'by a lot'

Honda to suspend Japan and China output as supply and demand pressures persist.Honda Motor Co. is set to suspend vehicle production across parts of Japan and China in the coming weeks, underscoring continued fragility in global automotive supply chains and raising fresh questions about demand conditions in key markets.

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.

Australian Dollar deepens losses despite rising Consumer Inflation Expectations.Australian Dollar deepens losses despite rising Consumer Inflation Expectations

Dollar holds gains against sterling, yen as central bank decisions loom.The dollar held gains against its major counterparts on Thursday as markets positioned for central bank decisions in Britain, Europe and Japan.

Morgan Stanley sees US CPI confirming persistent inflation pressures.U.S. consumer price data due on Thursday, December 18, is expected to confirm that underlying inflation pressures remain firm, according to Morgan Stanley, even as data limitations complicate interpretation of the latest release.

Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations up to 4.7% in December from previous 4.5%.Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations up to 4.7% in December from previous 4.5%

Bank of England set to cut rates as inflation and economy slow.The Bank of England is expected to lower interest rates on Thursday after a sharp slowdown in inflation and a weakening in economic growth, but a string of further cuts in 2026 looks unlikely given Britain's lingering price pressures.

USD/JPY climbs above 155.50 as traders await US CPI release.USD/JPY climbs above 155.50 as traders await US CPI release

ECB to hold rates steady as euro zone economy shows resilience.The European Central Bank is widely expected to keep its policy rates steady on Thursday and signal little appetite for cuts in the near term as the euro zone economy holds its ground in the face of global trade shocks and inflation remains stable.

New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product grows 1.1% QoQ in Q3 vs. 0.9% expected.New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product grows 1.1% QoQ in Q3 vs. 0.9% expected

USD/JPY Wrongfoots Bears Ahead of BoJ, Nikkei Looks in Trouble.Currency markets remained volatile as diverging central bank expectations drove sharp moves across FX and equity indices. Sterling slid after soft UK inflation revived expectations of another Bank of England cut, while the US dollar firmed broadly ahead of key US data.

Trading Day: Tech slumps, oil spikes.U.S. shares sank on Wednesday, with tech hit by renewed worries over the AI trade, while Washington's blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela lifted oil prices from their five-year lows.

New Zealand's economy recorded a stronger-than-expected rebound in the September quarter.New Zealand's economy recorded a stronger-than-expected rebound in the September quarter, with official data showing solid gains across both production- and expenditure-based measures.

New Zealand Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) came in at 1.1%, above forecasts (0.9%) in 3Q.New Zealand Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) came in at 1.1%, above forecasts (0.9%) in 3Q

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Quick Reclaim of 200-Day – Counter-Trend Rally Begins.Natural gas triggered a sharp one-day bullish reversal Wednesday after Tuesday's $3.62 low completed a 61.8% retracement at $3.61, quickly reclaiming the broken 200-day average and long-term trendline support.

Pound-to-Dollar Rate Forecast: GBP Sterling Pressured Ahead of Bank of England.The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell to a one-week low on Wednesday as cooling UK inflation fuelled Bank of England (BoE) interest rate cut bets. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.33902 (-0.26%)Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.17491 (-0%)Dollar to Japanese Yen (USD/JPY): 155.5715 (+0.52%) DAILY RECAP: The.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rebounds As U.S. Puts More Pressure On Venezuela.U.S. ordered blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan tankers, providing support to oil markets.

Fed's Bostic: Growth is solid, expects to see that continuing in 2026.Fed's Bostic: Growth is solid, expects to see that continuing in 2026

United States 20-Year Bond Auction: 4.798% vs 4.706%.United States 20-Year Bond Auction: 4.798% vs 4.706%

GBP to EUR Exchange Rate Forecast: Pound Plunges as UK Inflation Drops.The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate weakened on Wednesday as cooler-than-forecast UK inflation dented Sterling. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.13967 (-0.26%)Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.33902 (-0.26%)Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.17491 (-0%) DAILY RECAP: The Pound (GBP) fell sharply on Wednesday as markets.

Brazil threatens to abandon Mercosur-EU deal as Italy, France seek delay.Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that if the trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur is not finalized this month, Brazil will no longer sign off on the deal.

US CPI Preview: Is 3% Inflation the Fed's New Target?.Traders and economists are projecting both headline and core (ex-food and -energy) CPI to come in at 3.0% y/y. This reading, if seen, would match the price pressures seen in the most recent consumer inflation report in September (the October report will not be released due to the US government shutdown).

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Inches Higher Ahead of Critical November CPI Report.DXY holds support as traders await key CPI data, with soft jobs figures and rising unemployment adding pressure on the dollar and fueling rate-cut speculation.

IMF to discuss $20 billion Argentina program on Wednesday, Bloomberg reports.The International Monetary Fund's executive board will discuss a $20 billion program for Argentina on Wednesday during an informal session in Washington, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

Russia Producer Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 0.7% to -1.1% in November.Russia Producer Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 0.7% to -1.1% in November

Russia Producer Price Index (MoM): -0.9% (November) vs previous 0.9%.Russia Producer Price Index (MoM): -0.9% (November) vs previous 0.9%