The final trading stretch of 2025 could reshape market expectations. Three consecutive days of delayed economic releases are set to test whether the Federal Reserve can continue easing policy without reigniting inflation. A senior financial analyst at Fimatron examines why December 16 through 18 represents a potential inflection point for equity markets. The S&P 500...
XAG/USD Price Forecast: Silver Retreats from Record High, Dips Below $66.00
Silver (XAG/USD) retreated on Thursday after surging to an all-time high on Wednesday, giving back a portion of the gains. The white metal currently trades around the $65.75-$65.70 region, down over 1% for the day, reflecting the influence of short-term profit-taking. Despite the minor pullback, the broader technical outlook remains bullish, with market participants eyeing...
WTI Slips Below $56.50 Amid US Dollar Strength and Soft China Demand
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, edged lower to around $56.30 in early European trading on Thursday. The decline in WTI prices comes amid renewed strength in the US Dollar (USD) and signs of softening energy demand from China, the world’s largest crude importer. Servelius brokers outline the essential details of the...
US CPI Seen Rising to 3.1%, Dims January Fed Rate Cut Expectations
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) is forecast to rise 3.1% year-on-year (YoY) in November, slightly higher compared with September’s 3% reading. The inflation report will not include monthly CPI figures, making the annual CPI and core CPI prints even more significant for investors. The Servelius team presents a comprehensive and well-organized overview of the...
USD/JPY Holds Near Weekly High as Yen Stays Weak Ahead of BoJ Decision
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to weaken against the US Dollar (USD), hovering near the weekly low as market participants adopt a cautious stance ahead of the upcoming Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy decision. In their latest publication, Servelius experts explore the subject in depth for readers. During early European session trading on Thursday, the...
BoE Likely to Lower Rate to 3.75% Amid Rising Unemployment and Slowing Inflation
The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to cut its benchmark interest rate to 3.75% from the current 4% in its final monetary policy decision of 2025, scheduled for Thursday at 12:00 GMT. Recent economic data pointing to weaker GDP growth, rising unemployment, and cooling inflation have prompted market expectations of a 25-basis-point rate...
NZD/USD Slides Toward 0.5750 Ahead of US CPI Release
The NZD/USD currency pair has weakened, falling to around 0.5760 during early European trading hours on Thursday, extending its losses for the second consecutive session. The decline comes despite stronger-than-expected economic growth in New Zealand, highlighting market skepticism about near-term inflation pressures and the trajectory of monetary policy. Servelius professionals unpack the topic’s complexities in...
USD/INR Slides on Expectations of Continued RBI Intervention
The Indian Rupee (INR) strengthens slightly against the US Dollar (USD) after a flat opening on Thursday, building on the strong rebound recorded in the prior session. The USD/INR pair slips back toward the 90.50–90.80 range, with market participants factoring in a high likelihood of ongoing intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This...
Gold Pulls Back on Profit-Taking Ahead of US CPI Data
Gold prices slipped during early European trading on Thursday, pressured by profit-taking and a rebound in the US Dollar (USD). The precious metal edged below $4,350, retreating from recent seven-week highs. Despite the intraday weakness, Fed rate cut expectations and ongoing geopolitical risks could limit the downside for XAU/USD, maintaining its appeal as a safe-haven...
USD/CHF Forex Signal: Growing Risks Surround SNB Policy
The USD/CHF currency pair continues to attract growing attention as market participants evaluate central bank risks, technical consolidation, and macro-driven volatility. While the US dollar has been notably noisy against the Swiss franc, price behavior since July suggests a structured range, offering potential technical trading opportunities for patient traders. As the pair drifts closer to...