USD in the spotlight: latest news

The precious metal, gold, has begun December on a positive note; however, it faces potential risks due to rising Japanese yields following hawkish comments from Bank of Japan Governor Ueda, along with a decline in cryptocurrencies.

Silver (XAG/USD) continues to rise on Monday, showing a potential 15% increase over the past six trading days as it approaches the $58.00 mark, driven by a weakening US Dollar.

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The Australian Dollar (AUD) continues to rise, achieving its seventh consecutive daily gain on Monday and comfortably surpassing the 0.6500 level against the US Dollar (USD).

The USD/JPY exchange rate has declined following comments from Ueda suggesting a potential interest rate cut in December. Meanwhile, oil prices have increased due to supply concerns, even though OPEC+ has decided to maintain its current output levels.

Bank of America predicts that the GBP/USD exchange rate will reach 1.45 by the end of 2026. Following support near the 1.30 level, the Pound has rebounded to 1-month highs of 1.3275 and is currently trading slightly above that mark.

EUR/USD continues to show positive momentum, rising for the sixth straight day and aiming to break through the 1.1600 resistance level more sustainably.

The GBP to USD exchange rate remained stable on Monday, affected by rising political tensions in the UK and changing expectations regarding US monetary policy.

The U.S. Dollar Index is facing significant support as markets anticipate an 87% likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The recent weak ISM manufacturing data is increasing pressure as December approaches.

The yen has made a strong showing at the beginning of this week, driven by rising Japanese bond yields and a hawkish shift in interest rate expectations.

Gold prices may revisit record highs following comments from Jerome Powell, the Reserve Bank of India's policy decisions, and recent US economic data. In addition, silver has shown strong performance, reaching record levels.

EUR/USD is expected to experience ongoing volatility in December 2025, with key resistance at 1.17 and major support at 1.14. Fluctuating Federal Reserve rate expectations are influencing the market dynamics.

The EUR/USD currency pair is currently trading close to 1.1600, reflecting a weekly increase of 0.4%. Market expectations indicate an 87% probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut. Additionally, the Eurozone's Consumer Price Index stands at 2.2%, the U.S. Dollar Index is near 99.70, and the yield on 10-year Treasury bonds is at 4%.

Gold prices are experiencing a surge, driven by a weaker dollar, increasing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and heightened geopolitical risks. This trend is pushing XAUUSD toward record highs and creates a positive outlook for the upcoming week.

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate experienced upward movement following the UK budget announcement, with stability in the bond market helping it reach four-week highs just above 1.3260. Analysts forecast that the exchange rate could strengthen to 1.34 if a rate cut occurs in December.

USD/ZAR is currently trading close to the important 17.00 mark, influenced by interest rate differentials and prevailing risk sentiment, which are impacting short-term fluctuations. A significant breakout or breakdown may occur in the near future.

Rabobank analysts predict that the Pound Sterling (GBP) will gradually weaken against the Euro (EUR) and the US Dollar (USD) in 2026, despite its current stability following the Autumn Budget.

The weekly forecast for GBP/USD shows a positive outlook as the dollar weakens. Soft US macroeconomic data and the Federal Reserve's aggressive easing measures may continue to support the strength of the pound bulls.

GBP/USD has surged to 1.33 due to expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, disappointing U.S. economic data, and a £22 billion budget boost from the UK. The Bank of England is anticipated to lower rates in December.

The USD/MXN currency pair is expected to remain within a defined range as December approaches, with support identified at 18.20 and resistance close to 18.75. This stability is influenced by trade relations and economic data from the United States.

Wall Street has remained largely unfazed by President Donald Trump's criticisms of the Federal Reserve this year. However, its confidence may waver as the Supreme Court prepares to address key issues that could impact the Fed's authority.

The USD/JPY pair is currently trading around 156.10, marking its fifth consecutive decline. This drop comes as traders anticipate an 86.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve reducing rates to 3.75% in December.

The NZD/JPY pair ended the day at 89.5565, showing little change after a volatile week in which it reached a peak of 89.55 before experiencing a loss of momentum.

Bitcoin expert Arthur Hayes forecasts that the price of Bitcoin will reach $250,000 by the end of 2025. He attributes this anticipated increase to recent price movements and market trends.

The EUR/USD pair has strengthened, approaching the 1.1600 mark following a week of volatility influenced by dovish signals from the Federal Reserve and rising inflation in the Eurozone.