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Summary of the BoC event: Economic resilience and data-dependent stance 10 December 2025

As widely anticipated, the Bank of Canada (BoC) kept its benchmark interest rate at 2.25% at its event on Wednesday.

BoC Governor Macklem: We still think growth will be modest 10 December 2025

Governor Tiff Macklem took questions from reporters, offering more detail on the central bank’s thinking. His remarks followed a widely expected decision to leave the policy rate unchanged at 2.25%.

Russia Consumer Price Index (MoM): 0.42% (November) vs previous 0.5% 10 December 2025

Russia Consumer Price Index (MoM): 0.42% (November) vs previous 0.5%

GBP/USD firms as dovish repricing for Fed and BoE boosts upside momentum 10 December 2025

The Pound Sterling (GBP) advances during the North American session on Wednesday as the US Dollar (USD) weakens on the expectation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut rates later in the day. At the time of writing, GBP/USD trades at 1.3336 after bouncing off daily lows of 1.3296.

United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change came in at -1.812M, below expectations (-1.2M) in December 5 10 December 2025

United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change came in at -1.812M, below expectations (-1.2M) in December 5

USD/CAD strengthens after BoC keeps policy steady; Fed in the spotlight 10 December 2025

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades under pressure against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as markets digest the latest interest rate decision from the Bank of Canada (BoC).

Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates in potentially most divisive meeting in decades 10 December 2025

The United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) will announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday, with markets widely expecting the US central bank to deliver a final 25 bps cut for 2025.

Unilever (UL) tests its line in the sand: Will the consumer giant hold or fold? 10 December 2025

Unilever PLC (UL), the multinational consumer goods powerhouse behind brands like Dove, Hellmann's, and Ben & Jerry's, just delivered one of those chart moments that separates the patient traders from the impulsive ones.

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD holds tight range with mild bearish bias 10 December 2025

The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades 0.16% higher to near 1.3320 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday. The GBP/USD pair gains as the US Dollar drops slightly amid caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement at 19:00 GMT. Read more...

Equities report: The Fed, NVIDIA, Netflix and Meta under focus 10 December 2025

US equities remained relatively stable since our last report, yet a number of issues tend to tantalise the markets.

Hawkish as hawkish be 10 December 2025

S&P 500 lured bulls in as called, and then prices started to drift lower – not before clients‘ long gains were secured. Also that BTC spike gave way, which is so similar to the risk-off sentiment coming back before the closing bell.

Is BCOSX a strong bond fund right now? 10 December 2025

If you've been stuck searching for Diversified Bonds funds, consider Baird Core Plus Bond Investor (BCOSX - Free Report) as a possibility. BCOSX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on various forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance.

Canada BoC Interest Rate Decision meets expectations (2.25%) 10 December 2025

Canada BoC Interest Rate Decision meets expectations (2.25%)

JPY steadies after recent pullback – Scotiabank 10 December 2025

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is consolidating above its late-November lows as yield spreads tilt modestly against it.

Gold under pressure as markets brace for a hawkish Fed cut 10 December 2025

Gold (XAU/USD) edges slightly lower on Wednesday, with price action contained inside the recent consolidation zone as markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is hovering near $4,194, down from the intraday high of $4,218.

GBP holds tight range with mild bearish bias – Scotiabank 10 December 2025

Pound Sterling (GBP) is drifting from last week’s highs toward 1.33 support, with domestic risk limited until Friday’s data releases, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.

EUR/GBP declines as central bank divergence keeps the cross range bound 10 December 2025

The Euro (EUR) edges lower against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday, with EUR/GBP oscillating within its familiar one-week range as caution dominates broader FX markets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision later in the day.

EUR holds tight range as consolidation extends – Scotiabank 10 December 2025

The Euro (EUR) is extending its latest consolidation and trading within a tight range in the mid/lower-1.16 area, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.

CAD steady ahead of BoC decision and Macklem remarks – Scotiabank 10 December 2025

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is little changed. The Bank of Canada (BoC) policy decision is a statement only affair today at 9.45ET, with Gov. Macklem speaking 45 minutes later to finesse messaging, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.

Russell 2000 ETF $IWM Soars 11% from blue box area, with $258 target still ahead 10 December 2025

In today’s article, we’ll examine the recent performance of Russell 2000 ETF ($IWM) through the lens of Elliott Wave Theory. We’ll review how the powerful rally from the November 2025 low unfolded as a textbook 5-wave impulse and discuss our evolving forecast for the next move.

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