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Here is what you need to know on Friday, December 20: After rising sharply on Wednesday, the US Dollar (USD) Index preserved its bullish
EUR/USD appreciated as the US inflation report has reinforced the odds of the Fed adopting gradual policy easing in 2025.
The Australian Dollar appreciates as US PCE data reinforced the likelihood of Fed adopting a gradual policy easing in 2025.
By: Akhtar Faruqui
NZD/USD extends its gains for the second consecutive day, trading around 0.5660 during the Asian session on Monday.
USD/CAD continues to lose ground for the third successive session, trading around 1.4360 during the Asian hours on Monday.
By: Lallalit Srijandorn, Akhtar Faruqui, Haresh Menghani
Silver price recovers some lost ground to around $29.60 in Monday's Asian session. The negative picture of Silver price prevails as the price holds below the 100-day EMA with the bearish RSI indicator.
AUD/JPY maintains its position ahead of Meeting Minutes from the RBA and BoJ due on Tuesday. The Australian Dollar could receive downward pressure as the RBA may begin rate cuts in February.
EUR/JPY extends its losses following an interview of European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde published by the Financial Times on Monday.
By: Haresh Menghani, Sagar Dua, Akhtar Faruqui
Don't miss out! Bitcoin hovers around $95,000 on Monday after losing the progress made during Friday's relief rally.
By: Akhtar Faruqui, Haresh Menghani, Sagar Dua
AUD/USD trades in a tight range around 0.6250 with RBA minutes taking centre stage. The RBA held its policy rates steady at 4.25% in the policy meeting on December 10.
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