EUR/JPY: 2025's Biggest Surprise – The Great Short That Wasn't

This time last year, I genuinely thought EUR/JPY was set up for a bearish 2025. The European economy looked weak enough to justify multiple rate cuts from the European Central Bank, while the Bank of Japan appeared primed to hike rates to levels not seen in decades.

Date: 25.12.2025 | Source: forex.com

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: New Record $4,526 – Short-Term Weakness After Target

Gold reached a new high of $4,526 Wednesday in a shortened holiday session but closed below Tuesday's high and close, showing short-term indecision after satisfying a 127.2% extension target at $4,516.

Date: 24.12.2025 | Source: fxempire.com

White House Emphasizes Economic Sanctions Over Military Action to Achieve Policy Goals

The White House has stated that while military options remain on the table, the primary strategy is to apply economic pressure through sanctions to achieve desired outcomes. This approach highlights a focus on leveraging economic tools before considering military intervention.

Date: 24.12.2025 | Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

Silver (XAG) Forecast: A Pre-Holiday Pause After Record High — Silver Outlook Tightens

Silver pauses after a record run, with traders watching for a pre-holiday cooldown. The trend stays intact, but stretched conditions raise pullback risk.

Date: 24.12.2025 | Source: fxempire.com

Eight Counterparties Participate in $4.803 Billion Fed Reverse Repo Operation

Eight counterparties took part in the Federal Reserve's reverse repurchase agreement operation, absorbing $4.803 billion, down from the previous $5.893 billion with 14 bids. This decrease indicates a reduced demand for overnight liquidity via the Fed's reverse repo facility.

Date: 24.12.2025 | Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

USD/CAD trades near five-month lows as BoC-Fed policy divergence favours the Loonie

USD/CAD trades near five-month lows as BoC-Fed policy divergence favours the Loonie

Date: 24.12.2025 | Source: fxstreet.com

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Rally Pauses After $4526.15 High, Bulls Still in Control

Gold price pulls back after hitting $4526.15, but the gold rally stays intact as Fed cut bets and central bank buying support the gold market outlook.

Date: 24.12.2025 | Source: fxempire.com

Pound Sterling Price News: GBP/USD slips slightly as holiday-thinned markets keep trading subdued

Pound Sterling Price News: GBP/USD slips slightly as holiday-thinned markets keep trading subdued

Date: 24.12.2025 | Source: fxstreet.com

GBP/USD slips slightly as holiday-thinned markets keep trading subdued

GBP/USD slips slightly as holiday-thinned markets keep trading subdued

Date: 24.12.2025 | Source: fxstreet.com

Silver Price Outlook – Silver Continues to Stretch Higher on Wednesday

Silver continues to see a lot of buying pressure on Wednesday, as the run continues to the upside. At this point, the market remains “long only.

Date: 24.12.2025 | Source: fxempire.com

Quotes

Instrument Price Change (%)
EURUSD 1.177700 -0.13906%
GBPUSD 1.350130 -0.11246%
USDJPY 155.882000 -0.18889%
XAUUSD 4479.415000 -0.1145%
USDCAD 1.367200 -0.10376%
NZDUSD 0.584250 +0.005847%
USDCHF 0.788340 +0.11429%
AUDUSD 0.670650 +0.060356%
EURGBP 0.871800 -0.043569%
EURJPY 183.582000 -0.30086%
GBPJPY 210.427000 -0.27913%
AUDJPY 104.473000 -0.21784%
CADJPY 113.964000 -0.053497%
CHFJPY 197.902240 -0.1979%
NZDJPY 91.067000 -0.11298%
GBPCHF 1.063700 -0.024437%
EURCHF 0.928100 -0.13644%
USDMXN 17.910950 +0.058211%
USDZAR 16.652500 -0.13254%
USDTRY 42.642800 -0.45404%
USDRUB 78.900000 +1.15696%
USDSEK 9.156050 -0.088826%
USDCNY 7.013700 -0.19637%

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