New Zealand’s gross domestic product expanded a seasonally adjusted 1.1 percent on quarter in the third quarter of 2025, Statistics New Zealand said on Thursday. That beat forecasts for an increase of 0.9 percent following the downwardly revised 1.0 percent decline in the previous three months (originally -0.9 percent). On an annualized basis, GDP improved
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Here is what you need to know on Thursday, December 18: The US Dollar (USD) found some near-term demand on Wednesday, helped by the poor performance of Wall Street and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Christopher Waller, who said o the Fed is not in a rush to cut interest rates, adding the job market is
Key Technical Takeaways The Resistance Cluster: USDJPY is currently pinned against a critical resistance zone defined by the 100-hour MA (155.62) and the 4-hour 100-bar MA (155.675). The Foundation: The rally was triggered after buyers successfully defended a major swing support area between 154.33 and 154.472 during yesterday’s session and early Asian trading. The Bullish
The Japanese Yen (K{U}) weakened as markets looked past solid domestic data and focused on positioning and Friday’s Bank of Japan (BoJ) meeting, where a rate hike and a more hawkish outlook are widely expected, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. USD/JPY presses higher despite strong Japan data “The yen is
Sterling continues to underperform today, though losses remain contained. The lack of aggressive selling suggests markets are already well positioned for near-term policy easing and are now grappling with uncertainty further along the curve rather than reacting to fresh surprises. This week’s string of weaker UK employment data has erased any remaining doubt over a
UK inflation slowed more than expected in November, strengthening the call for an interest rate reduction this week, official data revealed on Wednesday. The consumer price index rose 3.2 percent year-on-year, slower than the 3.6 percent increase in October, the Office for National Statistics said. Inflation was forecast to ease marginally to 3.5 percent. On
FX markets are undergoing rapid structural change as venue fragmentation, rising technology costs and shifting liquidity patterns reshape how firms trade and access risk. Against this backdrop, the inaugural FX Trading Leaders’ Network examined which developments are helping or hindering execution quality, where transparency is evolving and how market participants can best adapt to an
Inflation undershoots as price pressures ease UK inflation delivered a welcome surprise, falling to 3.2% in November from 3.6% the previous month. The reading came in below consensus expectations, marking the latest evidence that the inflationary spike has passed its peak. Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation slowed to 4.2%, nearly a full percentage point below
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2025.12.17 2025.12.17 Brent Drifts Lower Amid Oversupply And Peace Talk Hopes. Forecast as of 17.12.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ According to Donald Trump, the end of the Ukraine conflict has never been closer than it is now. Following this statement, the oil market declined sharply. The recovery of oil production may trigger a decline in prices. Let’s
European stock markets rose on Wednesday, recovering from a drop the day before. The FTSE 100 index went up slightly, but the UK market performed especially well, rising 0.8% after a surprise drop in inflation made investors hopeful for an interest rate cut soon. Banks were the top performers, reaching their highest value levels since
Eurostoxx +0.2% Germany DAX +0.2% France CAC 40 +0.1% UK FTSE +0.8% Spain IBEX +0.4% Italy FTSE MIB +0.4% The overall market mood is a calmer one with US futures also holding slightly higher on the day thus far. S&P 500 futures are up 0.1% as investors are resting on a steadier tone after the
South Africa’s composite leading index improved in October after a slight fall in the previous month, survey data from the South African Reserve Bank showed on Wednesday. The composite leading index rose 0.4 percent month-on-month to 116.7 in October from 116.3 in September. Compared to a year ago, the index climbed 2.2 percent, though slower
Sterling weakened further today after UK inflation data surprised further to the downside, reinforcing expectations that price pressures are easing faster than previously thought. The softer CPI print extended losses in Sterling following a weak run of domestic data this week. After inflation peaked at a lower-than-expected 3.8% earlier in the year, disinflation trend now
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday emphasized the need for proactive fiscal policy to strengthen Japan’s capabilities, rather than excessive fiscal tightening. Key quotes What’s necessary for Japan now is to strengthen its capacity with proactive fiscal policy, not excessive fiscal tightening. We will achieve sustainable fiscal policy, social welfare system by reflating economy, improving
