Indian rupee forwards retreat after RBI unveils FX swap.Indian rupee forward premiums retreated from multi-year highs on Wednesday following the Reserve Bank of India's announcement of a $10 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap. This intervention is expected to absorb excess dollar liquidity, easing the recent surge in premiums driven by dollar glut and year-end pressures.

Indian rupee forwards retreat after central bank unveils FX swap.Rupee forward premiums pulled back from multi-year peaks on Wednesday as traders drew comfort from the central bank's dollar-rupee buy/sell swap, which is expected to siphon off excess dollar liquidity, helping cool a sharp run-up in premia.

EUR/JPY declines to near 183.60 as Japan's intervention threats boost Yen.EUR/JPY declines to near 183.60 as Japan's intervention threats boost Yen

US Dollar Index (DXY) hits fresh low since October, around 97.80 amid Fed rate cut bets.US Dollar Index (DXY) hits fresh low since October, around 97.80 amid Fed rate cut bets

Rupee's recovery aided by dollar's stumble; spotlight on forwards after RBI's FX swap.The Indian rupee is set to draw support from the dollar's slide to a more than two-month low at Wednesday's open, while attention will turn to forward premiums after the Reserve Bank of India unveiled a $10 billion dollar–rupee swap.

Washington delays semiconductor tariffs as it seeks China trade truce.The United States has opted to delay the imposition of new tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports until mid-2027, signalling a tactical effort to manage trade tensions with Beijing even as Washington keeps the option of tougher action firmly on the table.

Dollar set for worst year since 2003 as rate outlooks diverge.The U.S. dollar was headed for its worst annual performance in more than two decades on Wednesday as investors wagered the Federal Reserve would have room to cut rates further next year even as some of its peers looked set to hike.

Australian Dollar gains as traders expect RBA rate hikes.Australian Dollar gains as traders expect RBA rate hikes

Japan Corporate Service Price Index (YoY) unchanged at 2.7% in November.Japan Corporate Service Price Index (YoY) unchanged at 2.7% in November

XRP News Today: Inflation Jitters Pressure XRP Despite ETF Demand.Yen intervention fears and fading Fed cut bets pushed XRP lower, but strong XRP-spot ETF inflows and supportive US legislation keep the medium-term outlook constructive.

Japanese Yen Forecast: Will USD/JPY Break 155 as BoJ, Fed Paths Diverge.Intervention warnings and surging JGB yields pressure USD/JPY, with markets watching BoJ policy signals and US jobless claims for direction.

WTI drifts higher to near $58.50 amid geopolitical tensions.WTI drifts higher to near $58.50 amid geopolitical tensions

BoJ Minutes: Members agree BoJ will continue to raise rates if economic price forecasts materialize.BoJ Minutes: Members agree BoJ will continue to raise rates if economic price forecasts materialize

USD/JPY attracts some sellers below 156.50 as Yen strengthens on intervention fears.USD/JPY attracts some sellers below 156.50 as Yen strengthens on intervention fears

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Rally Reclaims 20-Day – 50-Day $59.13 Test Ahead.Crude oil extended its counter-trend rally Thursday, reclaiming the 20-day average at $58.20 and trading near the day's $58.54 high while positioning for a test of the 50-day resistance zone near $59.13–$59.37.

United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock increased to 2.4M in December 19 from previous -9.3M.United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock increased to 2.4M in December 19 from previous -9.3M

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bullish Reversal to $4.46 – 20-Day Resistance Looms.Natural gas spiked through a resistance zone Tuesday to an eight-day high of $4.46, reclaiming both the 10-day and 20-day averages and forming an outside week reversal off the $3.80 higher swing low.

South Korea Consumer Sentiment Index dipped from previous 112.4 to 109.9 in December.South Korea Consumer Sentiment Index dipped from previous 112.4 to 109.9 in December

US Dollar: Data Shows Strong GDP but Strong Inflation Too.Markets were quiet on Tuesday ahead of the Christmas break as the final major US data releases of the week produced a mixed picture. Strong third-quarter GDP growth was offset by hotter inflation readings in the PCE index, contradicting last week's softer CPI data.

Pound-to-Dollar Rate Forecast: GBP Climbs Above $1.35 as USD Weakens.The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate firmed on Tuesday, with the pairing striking its best levels since late September. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.34974 (+0.22%)Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.17894 (+0.22%)Dollar to Japanese Yen (USD/JPY): 156.1925 (-0.46%) DAILY RECAP: The US Dollar (USD) faced.

Canadian Dollar tests five-month highs on Tuesday.Canadian Dollar tests five-month highs on Tuesday

Natural Gas News: Futures Jump 10% Today on Cold Weather Forecast and LNG Demand.Natural gas futures surged 10% on strong LNG demand and colder forecasts, but high production and key resistance near $4.452 could limit further upside.

BoC December Minutes highlight cautious optimism amid global and domestic risks.BoC December Minutes highlight cautious optimism amid global and domestic risks

Oil News: Short-Covering Lifts Crude Oil as Venezuela Disruptions Hit Supply.Crude oil gains as short-covering, Venezuela sanctions, and shipping risks lift prices, supporting a firmer near-term oil forecast despite surplus concerns.

Trump: Fed chair must align with my views on rates and markets.Trump: Fed chair must align with my views on rates and markets

United States 5-Year Note Auction rose from previous 3.562% to 3.747%.United States 5-Year Note Auction rose from previous 3.562% to 3.747%

NEC Director Hassett: Fed moving too slowly on rate cuts amid strong growth.NEC Director Hassett: Fed moving too slowly on rate cuts amid strong growth

United States 52-Week Bill Auction fell from previous 3.46% to 3.38%.United States 52-Week Bill Auction fell from previous 3.46% to 3.38%

USD/JPY declines on firmer Yen despite strong US economic data.USD/JPY declines on firmer Yen despite strong US economic data

US consumer confidence slides to 89.1, recession signal persists.The pullback was driven by the sharp deterioration in current conditions. The Present Situation Index dropped -9.5 points to 116.8, signaling growing unease over labor market and business conditions.