Oil News: WTI Struggles to Rebound as Inventory Trends Undercut Oil Outlook.Crude Oil futures slip as oversupply pressures WTI, with analysts warning weak Oil Demand and OPEC data may keep the short-term Oil Outlook bearish.

Crude Oil –12.12.2025.  Oil met the target of 57.60-80 and managed to push for a further drop. As we see over the chart, prices remain below the downtrend resistance line of 59.00, which could keep up the pressure over the market as support at 54.80 could lead to a rebound.

USD/JPY –12.12.2025.As we see from the Intraday chart, USDJPY is facing the chance for a trading zone between support 154.90 and resistance 156.15. Above 156.15 the chance for the advance wave will return and more advance towards 156.95 and 158.80 could hit the market.

USD/JPY consolidates ahead of BOJ meeting – OCBC.USD/JPY consolidates ahead of BOJ meeting – OCBC

United Kingdom NIESR GDP Estimate (3M): -0.1% (November) vs previous 0%.United Kingdom NIESR GDP Estimate (3M): -0.1% (November) vs previous 0%

India's inflation rate increases to 0.71% in November, but the Rupee continues to bleed.India's inflation rate increased to 0.71% in November after falling to 0.25% in October. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation noted that the increase in headline inflation and food inflation during the month of November was mainly attributed to increase in inflation of Vegetables, Egg, Meat and fish, Spices and Fuel and light.

USD/JPY bounces back to near 156.00 despite firm BoJ rate hike bets.USD/JPY bounces back to near 156.00 despite firm BoJ rate hike bets

Why the ECB's Next Move Could Be a Hike.Over the past couple of months, senior ECB officials have repeatedly stated that inflation and interest rates are in the right place. But nothing is permanent in the economy, and it's only a matter of time before the situation changes.

India central bank deputy warns of stablecoin risks, dismisses claims of utility.India needs to be cautious towards stablecoins, as they pose significant macroeconomic risk while serving no purpose that fiat money cannot, the Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor, T. Rabi Sankar, said on Friday.

USD extends post-Fed slide as DXY nears 98.00 – ING.USD extends post-Fed slide as DXY nears 98.00 – ING

Exclusive: Russia's oil and gas revenue seen halving in December to lowest since August 2020.Russian state oil and gas revenue is likely to almost halve in December compared with a year ago to 410 billion roubles ($5.17 billion) as a result of lower crude prices and a stronger rouble, Reuters calculations showed on Friday.

India rupee steadies after hitting record low; drift lower may persist.In a stunning development on Friday, the Indian rupee hit an all-time low, marking its second straight week of downturns. Investors are on edge, closely monitoring the uncertain trajectory of U.S.-India trade negotiations.

Brent nears key October support at $60.10 – Société Générale.Brent nears key October support at $60.10 – Société Générale

China New Loans up to 390B in November from previous 220B.China New Loans up to 390B in November from previous 220B

China M2 Money Supply (YoY) fell from previous 8.2% to 8% in November.China M2 Money Supply (YoY) fell from previous 8.2% to 8% in November

Pound Sterling drops as UK GDP unexpectedly contracts for second straight month.Pound Sterling drops as UK GDP unexpectedly contracts for second straight month

Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) meets forecasts (0%) in November.Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) meets forecasts (0%) in November

Spain Consumer Price Index (MoM) in line with expectations (0.2%) in November.Spain Consumer Price Index (MoM) in line with expectations (0.2%) in November

France Consumer Price Index (EU norm) (MoM) in line with expectations (-0.2%) in November.France Consumer Price Index (EU norm) (MoM) in line with expectations (-0.2%) in November

France Inflation ex-tobacco (MoM) declined to -0.2% in November from previous 0.1%.France Inflation ex-tobacco (MoM) declined to -0.2% in November from previous 0.1%

France Consumer Price Index (EU norm) (YoY) meets forecasts (0.8%) in November.France Consumer Price Index (EU norm) (YoY) meets forecasts (0.8%) in November

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Tightening IEA Supply Outlook Clashes With OPEC's Balanced View.Oil edges higher on supply fears while Natural Gas breaks sharply lower; bearish momentum builds as trendline resistance caps WTI and Brent.

UK GDP contracts -0.1% mom in October as services drag deepens.UK GDP contracted by -0.1% mom in October, undershooting expectations for a 0.1% gain and marking a third consecutive month of stagnation or contraction. The economy had already shrunk by -0.1% in September after flat growth in August, reinforcing concerns that momentum is fading as the year draws to a close.

DOW eyes 50k as Fed easing fuels broad-based equity breakout, except tech.DOW decisively to a new record high yesterday, reinforcing the view that the Santa rally is firmly in force after clearly this week's FOMC risk. With momentum accelerating, the index is now on track to challenge the 50,000 psychological level before year-end, a milestone that reflects renewed confidence in the outlook for growth and monetary policy.

New Zealand BNZ manufacturing improves to 51.1, but momentum still modest.New Zealand's BNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index edged up from 51.2 to 51.4 in November, remaining in expansionary territory but still below the long-run average of 52.4.

USD/JPY Signals Pullback—Is the Uptrend Finally Losing Steam?.Looking at the 4-hour chart, the pair dipped below a bullish trend line with support at 155.70. The pair traded below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the 154.35 swing low to the 156.94 high.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 182.50 with bullish RSI momentum.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 182.50 with bullish RSI momentum

GBP/JPY climbs back above mid-208.00s; looks to UK macro data for fresh impetus.GBP/JPY climbs back above mid-208.00s; looks to UK macro data for fresh impetus

Will it be a hike next year? Five questions for the ECB.The European Central bank meets next Thursday, with traders suddenly speculating a rate hike could be on the cards in 2026.

Japan Capacity Utilization up to 3.3% in October from previous 2.5%.Japan Capacity Utilization up to 3.3% in October from previous 2.5%