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Why December Markets Aren’t Quiet: Liquidity Shifts, Volatility, and Year-End Trading Dynamics
December markets often appear calm, but reduced liquidity and holiday participation can amplify volatility. This analysis explores how year-end market dynamics affect price behavior, execution risks, and trading conditions during the final weeks of the year.
Rock-West
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21 days ago
Yen slide sparks intervention warning, gold breaks above $4,400
Japanese officials issue intervention warning as yen stays under pressure. Gold hits new record, oil surges too as geopolitical tensions escalate. Stocks attempt a Santa rally but bullish momentum is questionable.
XM Group
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21 days ago
The crypto market rebound is far from recovery
Bitcoin is trading at $89K, once again at the upper limit of the range that has been in effect since the beginning of last week. Positive dynamics prevail on Monday, but this is mainly due to the low base effect.
FxPro
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21 days ago
The crypto market rebound is far from recovery
Bitcoin is trading at $89K, once again at the upper limit of the range that has been in effect since the beginning of last week. Positive dynamics prevail on Monday, but this is mainly due to the low base effect.
FxPro
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21 days ago
Gold pushes into fresh record highs
Gold surges to fresh all-time high as geopolitical risks intensify. Bulls remain in control but a close above 4,380 is key.
XM Group
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21 days ago
EUR/USD: ECB Policy Stance Fails to Surprise Markets
At its meeting on 18 December, the European Central Bank (ECB) left all key interest rates unchanged, maintaining the deposit facility rate at 2.0%. The decision was widely anticipated, offering no fresh catalyst for meaningful euro movement.
RoboForex
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21 days ago
Gold sets a record
The US dollar may strengthen against major global currencies. Debasement trading and geopolitics are helping gold.
FxPro
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21 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Yen weak despite strong data; Nvidia shot up
The yen hovered near an 11-month low on Monday, as BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda maintained his cautious stance after last week's interest rate hike.
EBC Financial Group
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21 days ago
Safe-Haven Rush Lifts Gold and Silver as Geopolitical Tensions Rise | 22nd December 2025
Markets flipped firmly risk-off as renewed Middle East tensions fueled strong safe-haven demand. Gold and Silver surged to fresh record highs, while WTI climbed near $57 on supply-risk concerns. The US Dollar softened toward 98.50 ahead of GDP data, allowing AUD to edge higher despite caution. Geopolitics remain the dominant driver across assets.
Moneta Markets
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21 days ago
Dollar steady after CPI data, yen tumbles after BoJ hikes rates
US inflation slows notably, corroborating dovish Fed cut bets - Dollar holds steady as data may be distorted by US shutdown - BoE lowers rates, signals slower reductions ahead; ECB stands pat - Yen tumbles as traders sought clearer clues about BoJ’s next moves
XM Group
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24 days ago
Central banks did not scare the dollar
Central banks prefer to pause. The strengthening of the dollar prevented gold from reaching a record high.
FxPro
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24 days ago
Euro Holds Near 1.1700 Following ECB Policy Stance
The EUR/USD pair declined to around 1.1700 after the European Central Bank (ECB) left key interest rates unchanged, a widely anticipated decision that provided little fresh directional impetus for the single currency.
RoboForex
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24 days ago
Is the GBPUSD Bull Run About to Snap?
Explore Ultima Markets' GBPUSD analysis for December 19, 2025. Is a major breakout ahead? Key support at 1.3250-1.3300, with resistance at 1.3450. Discover the bullish trend outlook, Stochastic indicator insights, and actionable breakout strategies for your forex trading.
Ultima Markets
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24 days ago
GBPJPY climbs above 17-year peak near 209.00
GBPJPY extends rebound from 15-month high of 208.00 - last touched in July 2024. Technical oscillators confirm bullish bias.
XM Group
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24 days ago
Markets Reassess Fed Cut Bets as Softer US CPI Triggers Mixed Moves | 19th December 2025
Markets turned mixed after softer US CPI, with initial USD weakness fading and triggering profit-taking in Gold and Silver. XAU and XAG pulled back from highs but remain supported by Fed rate-cut expectations. AUD softened on a steadier Dollar, NZD edged higher, and GBP/USD stayed range-bound below 1.3400 as policy divergence remains in focus.
Moneta Markets
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24 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Crude keeps falling; Nasdag 100 rallied
Oil prices were set to fall for a second week as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes outweighed concerns over blocked Venezuelan oil tanker supplies.
EBC Financial Group
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24 days ago
Technical Analysis on USDJPY, EURUSD, Gold
USDJPY retains bullish setup and rises above 20-SMA. EURUSD holds weak momentum. Gold remains directlionless
XM Group
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25 days ago
Bitcoin is holding, while Solana is on the edge
The crypto market capitalisation fell to $2.91T (-2.4% for the day). Ethereum, XRP, and Solana — retreated to multi-month lows, losing about 4% over the past 24 hours.
FxPro
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25 days ago
The dollar's wings have been clipped
Christopher Waller's dovish rhetoric halted the bears' attack on EURUSD. Slowing British inflation caused the pound to fall, while the Bank of Japan is preparing to raise rates.
FxPro
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25 days ago
Dollar Steadies as Inflation Data Looms, FX Pairs Consolidate | 18th December 2025
Markets stayed range-bound ahead of key US inflation data, with the Dollar steady below the mid-98s. AUD softened amid a firmer USD tone, while AUD/JPY held above key technical support. EUR/JPY stayed elevated near 183.00 on Japan fiscal concerns, and USD/CHF consolidated near 0.7950. Traders remain cautious, awaiting CPI for direction.
Moneta Markets
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25 days ago
