Log in to today's North American session Market wrap for December 10The Fed delivered a "neutral" 25 bps cut to 3.50%-3.75%, sending markets higher.Bonds, stocks, and metals all rallied, while the US Dollar took a significant hit.Small-cap stocks and industrials outperformed, with the Russell 2000 (+1.50%) and the Dow Jones (+1.10%) leading the way—a natural flow, as rate cuts tend to support these sectors the most.Bitcoin, on the other hand, failed to hold its highs unlike other asset classes.Still, Ethereum and some altcoins maintained some strength, the broader crypto market still seems confused.Tomorrow's close will be essential for all asset classes;Despite the current rally, major indices remain a few percentage points away from their relative highs.Optimism will need to persist. Watch the Dollar closely, as its inverse correlation is currently guiding the rally. zoom_out_map Market Outlook 30M Charts for S&P 500, Oil, 10-Year Bonds, Gold, Bitcoin and the USD – Source: TradingView It remains to be seen if this momentum can continue given the less optimistic tone regarding future cuts: The dot plot signaled only 1 to 2 additional cuts (excluding Fed’s Miran, whose dot remains a dovish outlier).Chair Powell strongly emphasized tariff-led inflation as the Fed's primary concern—and with good reason.Tariffs have been in place for six months, and their full impact may not yet be visible, especially with the Fed going in blind following the month-and-a-half-long BLS closure.Keep a close eye on all inflation data (CPI, PCE, and PPI) going forward. Read More:The Fed cuts rates by 25 bps to 3.75% – Market ReactionsBitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) levels for the FOMCTechnical Analysis of Google and Microsoft Stocks – AI Leaders Outlook part 2Cross-Assets Daily Performance zoom_out_map Cross-Asset Daily Performance, December 10, 2025 – Source: TradingView Except for Bitcoin which really sends concerns after its fakeout, all assets push higher after the Fed Cut.A picture of today's performance for major currencies zoom_out_map Currency Performance, December 10 – Source: OANDA Labs Both the Bank of Canada and Federal Reserve rate decisions pushed their currencies lower, profiting to the CHF and the GBP.The Greenback took a particularly huge hit, not only against the Majors but even more towards exotic currencies.The Swedish Krona, the South African Rand and Brazilian Real were some of the best performances there.Look at if this trend continues towards the rest of 2026 – This could have potential as Major currencies already performed quite strong in 2025.A look at Economic data releasing throughout this evening and tomorrow's sessions zoom_out_map For all market-moving economic releases and events, see the MarketPulse Economic Calendar. The evening session will turn the eyes towards Australia, which faces its most critical domestic report of the month.AUD Employment Change (19:30 ET): This is the high-tier data of the night, with consensus expecting a drop in jobs added to 20K (from 42.2K) and a rise in the Unemployment Rate to 4.4% (from 4.3%). A soft reading would heavily influence the RBA's future rate path, Tomorrow's session (Thursday) is less data-heavy, focusing on central bank commentary and a final look at the US labor market.The early morning features a high-impact speech from BoE Governor Bailey (04:50 A.M. ET), which will provide context on the UK's inflation fight.The North American Session will likely drive the final volatility of the US trading week:Initial Jobless Claims (08:30 A.M. ET): This weekly data provides the freshest read on the US labor market, with expectations set at 220K.Keep a close eye on the close tomorrow as traders digest the Fed Cut and Powell's speech. Safe Trades!Follow Elior on Twitter/X for Additional Market News, interactions and Insights @EliorManier Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only.If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use.Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets.© 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Fed Chair Powell tapped the brakes on expectations for continued easing, noting that the policy rate is now within a plausible range of neutral. Throughout the press conference, he repeatedly emphasized that the Fed is “well-positioned” on policy, inflation, and the labor market—language suggesting confidence in the current stance. While Powell acknowledged that upside risks to inflation remain, he highlighted that service inflation continues to soften and that most of the recent pickup in goods inflation is entirely due to tariffs. He added that without these tariff effects, inflation would already be near the Fed’s 2% target, and that tariffs appear to represent a one-time price level adjustment, not an ongoing source of inflation pressure. Together, these comments imply that, absent new tariff increases, inflation should gradually drift back toward target over time.The chance for in an April cut moved up from the low 50% to about 60%. The chance for a June cut is around 87%.Below is a summary of his comments by topic.Monetary Policy Stance & Rate PathPolicy rate now in a plausible range of neutral.Committee is well-positioned to determine whether further adjustments are needed.No preset path — decisions made meeting by meeting.“There is no risk-free policy path.”When inflation and employment risks are equally balanced, policy should sit around neutral.Some members feel the Fed should hold, others want to cut once or more.Powell: “I could make the case for either side.”A rate cut is not the base case; opinions are split but balanced.Broad support for today’s decision.Effects of prior cuts are only beginning to show.Haven’t made a decision on January.Front-loading Treasury purchases to get through tax season.Labor Market ConditionsLayoffs and hiring remain low, but labor demand has softened.September data: unemployment edged up, job gains slowed significantly.Labor market now less dynamic and somewhat softer.Downside risks to employment have risen.Expectation: payrolls running at about –20,000 per month.Labor market cooling more gradually than expected.Labor supply has come down sharply.Risk of job creation turning negative must be monitored closely.Powell does not expect a sharp downturn in employment with rates in current range.“People care a lot about the labor market.”Does not want policy to push down on job creation.AI impact on layoffs still early days, not showing in data yet.Inflation DynamicsInflation remains somewhat elevated.Very few inflation reports since October meeting.Recent readings: goods inflation picked up; services disinflation continued.Underlying inflation still shows mixed signals.Near-term inflation risks tilted to the upside due to goods prices.Evidence growing that services inflation has moderated.Goods inflation now entirely driven by tariffs.Progress seen this year on non-tariff inflation.If tariffs were removed, inflation would be in the low 2s.Expect that tariffs create one-time price increases—but risk exists that this is not true.Powell: “Everyone should understand we will deliver 2% inflation.”Economic Activity & GrowthConsumer spending remains solid.Business fixed investment continues expanding, supported by AI-related spending.Effects of the government shutdown should be offset by stronger growth next quarter.Baseline expectation: solid growth next year.Strong spending on AI data centers persists.Shutdown-affected data (CPI, household survey) may be distorted, requiring caution.“We’ll get a great deal of data before the January meeting.”Powell stresses Fed is well-positioned to wait for more clarity.Housing & Real EstateHousing sector remains weak.A quarter-point rate cut may not materially improve affordability.Long-standing housing supply shortage is the core issue.Fed tools cannot solve structural supply shortages.Risks & UncertaintyDownside risks to employment have increased.Upside risks to inflation remain.“Our two goals are a bit in tension.”The Fed must evaluate incoming data very carefully.Household survey and CPI could appear unusually high or distorted due to missing October/November data.Policymaker projections are not a plan, and carry higher uncertainty.Balance Sheet & LiquidityCommittee judges reserve balances have declined to ample levels.Front-loading purchases to manage tax-season liquidity.Internal Committee DynamicsDiscussions are thoughtful and respectful despite strong differences of opinion.Members broadly agree inflation is too high and the labor market has softened.Differences lie in weighing inflation risk vs. employment risk.There was fairly broad support for today’s decision.Productivity & AISeeing signs of a positive productivity shock.AI could materially lift productivity in the years ahead.Higher productivity theoretically supports higher GDP growth with stable employment.If productivity averages ~2%, the economy can grow faster without overheating.Higher productivity would imply a higher neutral rate, but “not all things are equal.”Tariffs & Supply DynamicsGoods inflation entirely due to tariffs, not demand.If tariffs were removed, inflation would fall into the low 2% range.Tariffs considered a one-time price shock, but data must confirm this.Bid Powell wants to hand the next Chair an economy in good shape — strong labor market and inflation under control.When asked about staying on the Board after his term ends, Powell said he has nothing new to share. This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) climbed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered its third straight quarter-point rate cut, lifting the Dow by over 1.2% and nudging the S&P 500 higher while the Nasdaq hovered near flat.

The Fed just cut rates by 25 bps – Neutral tone (neither dovish or hawkish)It was largely expected and the Fed doesn't like to surprise Markets, so they tend to follow pricing closely (or send out a message through Nick TImiraos just before in case they had a last-minute change of mind).You can get access to the detailed report right here:Breaking News: US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25 bps, bringing target range to 3.50 - 3.75%There has been extra mentions of a US labor market getting weaker, but the Fed still made balanced remarks on their dual mandate, implying that they are still concerned with inflation.The dot plot suggests between 50 to 75 bps of cutting throughout 2026, less than what the Market priced ahead of the meeting, so this might hurt risk-assets a bit.The US Dollar is getting rejected however so the immediate buying can be sustained for a bit.Still, Stocks (particularly the Dow Jones), Bitcoin, and commodities (Gold, Silver, Oil) are rallying after the decision. Bonds are retreating from their spikes however, so interest rate markets are not as optimistic about this cut.Keep in mind that things are still subject to a lot of change as Powell will soon appear.You can get access to his live speech right here.Let's dive into an outlook of the Market and watch the few charts from the Summary of Economic Projections.Market Reactions zoom_out_map Market Outlook with the S&P 500, Oil, 10-Year Bonds, Gold, Bitcoin and the USD Economic Projections – Very positive for the economy zoom_out_map Economic projections of Federal Reserve Members for 2026 and forward – Source: Federal Reserve You can get access to the Economic Projections right here. Very interesting report.Dot Plot zoom_out_map Fed's Dot Plot – Source: Federal Reserve The plot is scattered throughout, but overall, it seems that the Fed sees 3.00% to 3.25% rates by the end of 2026.Some members seem to express that rates should stay here.Get ready for Powell as things may move very erratically! Watch for comments on Inflation and Employment.Things will move even more as Markets learn more on the only Fed's concern: Employment, NFP releases on December 16.Safe Trades and Good luck for Powell!Follow Elior on Twitter/X for Additional Market News, interactions and Insights @EliorManier Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only.If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use.Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets.© 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

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EURUSD is up for the third week in a row as a rate cut by the Fed is all but guaranteed on Wednesday. Are those gains going to last, though? Read in our latest Elliott Wave update. To access this article you need to have an active subscription The post Elliott Wave Update of EURUSD – December 10th, 2025 appeared first on EWM Interactive.

Gold price remains steady above $4,200, lacking directional bias ahead of FOMC. The US dollar remains depressed as yields remain lower in the wake of a rate cut. The Broader gold outlook, moving into 2026, poses a downside risk. Gold price trades in a narrow range on Wednesday, struggling to extend the last session’s rebound... The post Gold Price Trapped Near $4,200 as Markets Turn Cautious Ahead of FOMC appeared first on Forex Crunch.

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Point of Control Trading – How to Read the Market Like an Institution In trading, few concepts are as powerful and misunderstood as the point of control (POC).While most retail traders chase candlestick patterns or indicators, professionals focus on where the most volume has traded the point of control. This is the price area where the market found fair value.It’s where the biggest players transacted, and it often becomes a magnet zone that price gravitates back to before a major move.Understanding this gives you a serious edge in precision trading. What is the Point of Control? The point of control is the price level with the highest traded volume within a specific period, usually displayed through a volume profile.It represents the heart of the auction where buyers and sellers agreed the most. In simple terms, the point of control is the price level that mattered most to institutions.When price returns to this zone, it often reacts strongly either rejecting the level or forming a new balance area around it. Why the Point of Control Matters Point of control trading gives insight into where the market’s real activity took place.It highlights areas of institutional participation, liquidity pools, and shifts in perceived value.Trading around the point of control isn’t guesswork it’s reading the Institutional Trading Strategies: Trade Like an Institution with Institutional Intent of professional money. How to Identify the Point of Control with ATAS To trade the point of control effectively, a professional order flow platform is essential.One of the best tools for this purpose is ATAS, a platform built for reading order flow, volume profiles, and delta imbalances in real time. With ATAS you can: Visualize session and composite POCs directly on your charts Identify volume clusters and liquidity zones where institutions entered or exited positions Combine footprint, delta, and imbalance data to confirm intent The precision ATAS offers makes it one of the most valuable tools for mastering point of control trading and understanding institutional activity behind every market move. How to Trade the Point of Control Here’s a simple framework to start applying point of control trading in your daily routine: Mark the daily POC – Identify the previous session’s POC and note how today’s session develops its own. If the market revisits the old POC, expect a reaction or liquidity grab. Wait for price interaction – Watch how price behaves around the POC. A strong rejection shows imbalance; slow rotation means balance or accumulation. Look for confluence – When a POC aligns with an imbalance and delta shift, it becomes a high-probability zone for execution. These areas often represent the exact points where institutional activity takes place. POC Shifts Reveal Market Sentiment When the POC shifts higher over several sessions, it signals that institutions are building value at higher prices a bullish sign.A descending POC indicates distribution and potential weakness. Tracking these shifts in ATAS helps you anticipate institutional money flow long before the retail crowd catches on. Deepen Your Understanding To fully master how institutions move markets, combine your ATAS order flow data with the concepts explained in my book Institutional Intent.It connects delta, liquidity grabs, and value migration directly to the point of control, revealing the structure behind professional execution models. Final Thoughts Point of control trading is not about prediction but about alignment with market structure.It shows you where the market already established fair value and where the next battle for control will take place. When you combine ATAS data, point of control structure, and institutional intent logic, you stop trading noise and start trading with purpose. Start mastering POC today:Get ATAS hereRead the book “Institutional Intent” here Het bericht Point of Control Trading: How Institutions Define Market Value verscheen eerst op theforexscalpers.

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Consolidated Interim Report 1 January – 30 June 2025Key points from the H1-2025 report (period 1 January - 30 June 2025) 14 August 2025Announcement no. 9 On 14 August 2025, the Board of Directors and the Executive Board of Pharma Equity Group A/S ("PEG", "The Company" or the "Group") considered and approved the interim report for the Group for the period 1 January – 30 June 2025 ("H1 2025 report"), which can be summarized as follows: The headlines for the period can be summarized as follows The Company has launched a new strategy to drive growth and shareholder returns. On 1 April 2025, Christian Henrik Tange was appointed as the new CEO of Pharma Equity Group and Sebastian Bo Jakobsen was appointed as CEO of the subsidiary Reponex Pharmaceuticals A/S The company continues the dialogue with potential licensing partners. Clinical trial applications for RNX-011 (peritonitis) and the clinical trial application for RNX-051 (Colorectal Adenoma and Colon Cancer) have been submitted to the Danish authorities in H1 2025. The profit for the period of 1 January – 30 June 2025 amounts to DKK -9.5 million, which is in line with expectations..                                                                                             H1-2025 TDKK          H1-2024 TDKK Profit/Loss                                                                                -9.495                         -12.901 Receivable Portinho S.A.                                                          58.000                        58.000 Cash and cash equivalents                                                       702                             863 Total Assets                                                                               62.299                        63.169 Equity                                                                                        39.379                        12.432 Convertible Loans                                                                     15.234                        18.511 The result for H1-2025 was DKK -9.5 million (H1-2024: DKK -12.9 million). Equity as of 30 June 2025 is DKK 39.4 million (30. June 2024: DKK 12.4 million) Cash and cash equivalents as of 30 June 2025 are DKK 0.7 million (30 June 2024: DKK 0.9 million) Online presentation of the H1-2025 reportAt 11:00 a.m. today, 14 August 2025, CEO Christian Henrik Tange invites you to an online presentation of the H1 2025 report for the period 1 January 2025 – 30 June 2025 and significant events so far in 2025. Registration is free for everyone and can be done via link: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7345408645636993027 Contact person – Investor RelationsAny questions regarding the H1 2025 report can be directed to the Company's CEO Christian Henrik Tange, by email investor@pharmaequitygroup.com. On the Company's website www.pharmaequitygroup.com further information and all published company announcements can be found. Hørsholm 14 August 2025Christian Vinding Thomsen, Chairman                                                 Christian Henrik Tange CEO About Pharma Equity Group A/S  Pharma Equity Group (PEG) is a dynamic life sciences investment and development firm listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange. PEG is dedicated to identifying, acquiring, and advancing innovations across pharmaceuticals (Pharma), medical technology (MedTech), and other medical devices, with a strategic focus on early-stage opportunities, particularly those emerging from Scandinavian research institutions. By leveraging strategic capital allocation, robust governance including a dedicated Investment Committee, and an extensive industry network, PEG aims to transform groundbreaking ideas into impactful healthcare solutions and products. The company is committed to building a balanced portfolio that delivers ongoing value creation and supports long-term growth for the benefit of patients, healthcare systems, and its investors. Attachments 2025 08 14 Announcement no 09 - UK H1 2025 financial report PharmaEquityGroup-H1 2025 report The post Consolidated Interim Report 1 January – 30 June 2025 appeared first on ForexTV.