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Who Are the Fed Speakers to Watch in 2026? A New Front-Runner for the Fed Chair

Diving into who will be the Voting Fed members for 2026 and why they are so influential. Checking up on who will replace Fed Chair Powell in May as the race heats up.

15-12-2025 19:40 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: China Industrial Output at 15-Month Lows, Softbank Down 6%, Gold & Silver Hold High Ground

A comprehensive look at Monday's market action, including Asia's Nikkei dropping over "AI bubble" concerns (SoftBank -6%), slower-than-expected industrial output in China (15-month low), and a positive start to the week for European shares (STOXX 600 up 0.4%). The report also covers a geopolitical update on Ukraine's NATO status, FX movements, stable gold and oil prices, and a technical/sentiment analysis for the DAX Index.

15-12-2025 10:19 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Markets Flash Red After Fed's Goolsbee: Was the Post-Cut Rally a Trap?

Huge Market Reversal: We analyze the sudden volatility hitting global markets following dissenting Fed commentary. Despite initial rallies, a flash selloff has struck tech and metals while volatility spikes. We examine the US Dollar and sector divergences to see if this is a dip or a trend shift.

12-12-2025 16:16 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Gold Breaches $4300/oz, UK Economy Contracts, Equities Soar. DAX Breaks Bull Flag Pattern

Global market wrap: Gold and silver surge to multi-week/record highs on a weak dollar and rate cut outlook. European and Asian stocks rally despite tech sector drag from Oracle's forecast. The UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1%. US Dollar Index heads for a third weekly loss. DAX Index technicals

12-12-2025 10:59 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold (XAU/USD) Forecast: $4250/oz Holds the Key for Bullish Continuation

Gold (XAU/USD) prices are range-bound following a mixed FOMC rate cut. The article analyzes the Fed's 'wait-and-see' stance, shifts in market rate expectations, the potential for US Dollar seasonal weakness, and the impact of the US-Venezuela geopolitical dynamic. Technically, $4250/oz is the key for bullish continuation

11-12-2025 14:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

Post-FOMC weakness: US Dollar breakdown continues after 25bps cut

US Dollar Index (DXY) Technical Analysis: The Greenback slides after the rate cut, despite a neutral stance and conservative outlook. Mechanical outflows are benefiting exotic currencies. With the Chair emphasizing inflation while flying blind on data, upcoming reports are critical. We analyze chart levels to see how deep the correction can go.

11-12-2025 14:02 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: SNB Hold Rates, SoftBank Falls 7.7%, Gold Slips Post FOMC. DAX Holds Above Psychological 24000 Handle

Asian markets closed lower with SoftBank's plunge leading the decline following Oracle's disappointing forecast. The Swiss National Bank held rates at 0%. European shares edged lower due to tech sector weakness, overshadowing a less-hawkish US Fed. Oil and Gold slipped, but Silver hit a new record high. The US Dollar saw a small rebound, while the DAX Index holds a key psychological level at 24000.

11-12-2025 10:16 GMT by Zain Vawda

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The Fed cuts rates by 25 bps to 3.75% – Market Reactions

The Fed just cut rates by 25 bps to 3.50%-3.75% Market reactions: 25 bps as expected, maintaining a neutral tone. While the dot plot suggests fewer cuts than markets priced for next year, Stocks, Bitcoin, and Commodities are rallying. We analyze the Summary of Economic Projections and the market reaction ahead of the Chair's speech.

10-12-2025 19:27 GMT by Elior Manier

USD/JPY: 5-day JPY weakness has reached an inflection point for potential reversal as FOMC looms

The FX market shows a sharp split, with AUD outperforming on RBA hawkishness while JPY weakens on mixed BoJ signals. USD/JPY’s five-day rally is losing momentum, with technicals pointing to a potential bearish reversal if price breaks below 156.00. Key supports sit at 155.35 and 154.40, while resistance at 157.15 remains the line that would invalidate the downside setup.

10-12-2025 12:10 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: Chinese Inflation at 21-Month Highs, Silver Soars Above $61/oz as Markets Remain Cautious Ahead of the FED

The 'Opening Bell - Europe' details a cautious trading day ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. Key topics include Chinese inflation hitting a 21-month high, the Japanese yen's weakness despite expected Bank of Japan rate hikes, European stocks' slight dip, and the DAX Index holding a critical technical support level. Investors are keenly awaiting Fed Chair Jerome Powell's economic projections and comments.

10-12-2025 09:20 GMT by Zain Vawda

US Curve outlook: Why US Treasury yields are surging before the Fed

Diving into the Interest Rate curve and the weird Market dynamics ahead of tomorrow's HUGE Federal Reserve event.

09-12-2025 21:42 GMT by Elior Manier

The Yen Rout Continues: USD/JPY Surges to New Monthly Highs despite Key Rate decisions

USD/JPY Technical Analysis: The Yen rout hits monthly highs despite an expected Federal Reserve rate cut. Distrust in Japan's fiscal-monetary coordination drives weakness, as traders doubt the Bank of Japan's ability to tighten against government stimulus. We analyze the pair ahead of the pivotal speech.

09-12-2025 16:27 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: RBA Rate Hold, Nikkei Recovers, FTSE 100 Struggles as Markets Remain Cautious Ahead of FOMC

The RBA held rates at 3.6%, citing inflation concerns. Nikkei recovered on chip stock strength, while European indices saw marginal gains but remain cautious ahead of Wednesday's FOMC meeting. The Australian dollar and Japanese yen gained, while oil and gold slipped. Technical analysis of the FTSE 100 suggests a potential near-term bullish move.

09-12-2025 08:42 GMT by Zain Vawda

AUD/USD: Major bullish breakout of Aussie ahead of RBA

Australia’s hotter-than-expected inflation and the RBA’s hawkish stance have slashed expectations for rate cuts in 2026, pushing bond yield premiums over US Treasuries to multi-year highs. The widening spread is boosting demand for AUD assets and reinforcing medium-term strength in AUD/USD. Technicals stay bullish above 0.6605, supported by a major breakout, firm momentum signals, and an RSI rebound.

09-12-2025 03:55 GMT by Kelvin Wong

FOMC Meeting Preview: How the FOMC's December Dot Plot Will Affect the US Dollar (DXY)

Previewing the highly unpredictable December 10, 2025 FOMC meeting. The Fed is "flying blind" due to a data void, facing a conflict between recession fears (Sahm Rule) and high inflation (2.8%). Analysts expect a 25bps "safety cut." The true battle is the "Dot Plot," which will determine the US Dollar's (DXY) direction by signaling future 2026 rate cuts.

08-12-2025 18:22 GMT by Zain Vawda

Rate cut bets after Friday's PCE, the upcoming RBA decision & the week ahead

Join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart as they look ahead to key events in this week's trading. With December being an eventful month for central bank rate decisions, we discuss the upcoming RBA and Federal Reserve decisions in today's episode, with focus on last week's US PCE print and how the Aussie dollar is positioned ahead of the vote.

08-12-2025 13:10 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Weekly Outlook - FOMC Rate Cut Countdown, Economic Projections May Hold the Key

Markets Weekly Outlook: The countdown to the FOMC rate decision is on. Will the Fed cut rates, or will stubborn inflation and a resilient job market lead to a pause? We break down the internal debate, global central bank action (RBA, BoC, BOJ), and the technical outlook for the US Dollar Index (DXY) as Wall Street indexes near all-time highs. Economic projections for 2026 are key to the DXY's trajectory.

05-12-2025 18:32 GMT by Zain Vawda

UK: Rising debt costs and fiscal uncertainty

Growing fiscal pressures facing the UK economy as rising debt-servicing costs and uncertainty over tax policy weigh on bond markets and the pound. Despite the government’s attempts to stabilise public finances, fragmented tax measures may not ease mounting borrowing costs.

05-12-2025 18:28 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

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US Dollar Index (DXY) Slips as Rate Cut Bets Remain Unchanged Post US PCE and University of Michigan Data

The US Dollar (DXY) continues its slide as Federal Reserve rate cut bets hold steady following the release of US PCE and University of Michigan consumer sentiment data. Analysts say the real market volatility will come from the Fed's 2026 economic projections, specifically the forecast for the number of rate cuts. Learn what the data showed and what to watch out for in the upcoming Fed meeting.

05-12-2025 16:00 GMT by Zain Vawda

Loonie rallies after Canada adds 54,000 jobs in major employment beat

USD/CAD and EUR/CAD Technical Analysis: Canada's currency now leads its peers after a strong surprise in employment data, reversing a period of slowing growth and tariff pressures. The Bank of Canada is likely done with rate cuts, while the improving labor picture strengthens the Loonie. We analyze USD/CAD and EUR/CAD to see how important this fundamental shift was for the currency.

05-12-2025 14:54 GMT by Elior Manier

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