UK Data Mixed, Dollar Awaits Delayed NFP for Direction.Sterling is steady in early European trading after UK labor data reinforced a familiar theme of softening employment alongside stubborn wage pressures. Job losses continued, while pay growth remained elevated.
Thai central bank is 'taking action' on baht, worried by rapid rise.Thailand's central bank has moved to contain rapid gains in the baht , ordering tighter scrutiny of foreign exchange transactions linked to gold trading and instructing commercial banks to closely monitor foreign currency inflows, the bank chief said on Tuesday.
Crude Oil –16.12.2025. Oil met the target of 57.60-80 and managed to push for a further drop. As we see over the chart, prices remain below the downtrend resistance line of 59.00, which could keep up the pressure over the market as support at 54.80 could lead to a rebound.
USD/JPY –16.12.2025. USDJPY met the target of 154.90 and managed to hit a few pips below it. As we see over the chart, as long as the market remains above 154.45, another rebound toward 156.15 and higher could hit the market.
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Weak Demand and Heavy Supply Keep Rallies Limited.Natural gas and oil prices stay under pressure as oversupply, weak demand, and bearish technical signals cap rebounds across WTI, Brent, and NG markets.