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U.S. Inflation Cooled from 3.0% to 2.7% in November, Gov’t Shutdown Distortion?
Headline CPI eased from 3.0% to 2.7% year-on-year in November, but analysts remained wary of government shutdown distortions on the data. Here’s how USD pairs behaved.
Financial & Forex Market Recap – Dec. 18, 2025
Markets rallied on distorted US inflation data showing slowest core CPI since 2021, boosting Fed rate cut hopes despite central banks in Europe signaling caution on further easing.
Chart Art: Gold (XAU/USD) Looks Ready to Retest Its Record Highs!
Gold is chillin’ like a villain near where the yellow metal hit record highs. Will gold revisit those highs in the next few trading sessions?
Event Guide: BOJ Monetary Policy Statement (December 2025)
Markets are starting to price in another BOJ rate hike this week! Here’s what else you should look out for in this top-tier event.
Sterling Weakens as U.K. Inflation Surprise Strengthens Case for December BOE Cut
U.K. inflation fell sharply to 3.2% y/y in November, well below the 3.5% market consensus and marking the lowest reading since March 2025.
NZD Slumps Despite Upbeat New Zealand Q3 2025 GDP
New Zealand’s economy expanded 1.1% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2025 versus expectations of a 0.9% growth figure and the earlier 1.0% contraction. Here’s how NZD reacted.
Chart Art: AUD/USD Trend Line Break and Retest
AUD/USD recently busted through a descending trend line to signal a reversal from its downtrend. Are more buyers about to hop in on this pullback?
Financial & Forex Market Recap – Dec. 17, 2025
Oil surged on Venezuela blockade while tech stocks slumped on AI valuation concerns. Softer UK inflation drove sterling lower as dollar emerged strongest performer.
Why “Expectancy” Matters More Than Your Win Ratio
When reviewing your trading performance, do you focus mainly on your win ratio or expectancy? Here’s why the latter matters more in the long run.
Global Flash PMIs: What December’s Reports Tell Us About the Major Economies
The major economies just dropped their December PMI reports! What exactly are these mysterious three-letter reports, and why do they matter to traders?
Event Guide: ECB Monetary Policy Statement (December 2025)
Will ECB President Lagarde open the door to rate cuts, or keep inflation worries in the driver’s seat? Here are the points you need to know if you’re trading the ECB’s decision!
Event Guide: BOE Monetary Policy Statement (December 2025)
The BOE dovish split in their earlier policy decision, combined with some misses in top-tier data points, reinforced expectations for a December cut. Will they deliver?
Financial & Forex Market Recap – Dec. 16, 2025
Equities declined for a third consecutive session as traders digested delayed U.S. employment data distorted by October’s government shutdown, while oil posted the steepest losses and Bitcoin rallied strongly.
Chart Art: GBP/USD to Extend Its Short-Term Uptrend?
Cable looks ready to extend a short-term uptrend! Think GBP/USD will see new December highs in the next trading sessions?
CAD Steadies After November CPI Meets Forecasts and Core Pressures Ease
Canada’s November CPI delivered a steady headline print while offering the BOC its first clear signal in months that underlying price pressures are finally cooling.
Chart Art: AUD/JPY Pulling Back From Its Uptrend
AUD/JPY has formed higher lows and higher highs inside an ascending channel on the 4-hour chart. Is the friend still our friend on this one?
Financial & Forex Market Recap – Dec. 15, 2025
Markets traded defensively Monday as disappointing Chinese economic data and central bank policy uncertainty weighed on sentiment, while gold advanced and bitcoin extended losses deeper into bear market territory.
Premium Watchlist Recap: FOMC Statement (December 2025)
The Fed’s “hawkish cut” sparked choppy USD moves as upgraded growth forecasts clashed with dovish rate expectations, creating mixed follow-through on our GBP/USD and USD/CHF premium watchlist setups.
3 Tips to Help You Stay “In the Zone” While Trading
Being “in the zone” comes down to how well you can maintain focus and pure concentration. Here are some tips on how you can apply this in forex trading.
Event Guide: U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls Report (November 2025)
Shutdown-disrupted payrolls threaten volatile U.S. moves in thin markets this week. Here are points you need to know if you’re trading the jobs release!
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