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Bank of Japan hikes its short term rate by 25bp to 0.75%, as expected

  • Today's interest rate rise by the BoJ was widely expected. We now await Bank of Japan Governor Ueda's press confernce for cluse to the path ahead.
Eamonn Sheridan
19/12/2025 | 03:19 GMT
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19/12/2025 | 03:19 GMT
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.0550 (vs. estimate at 7.0378)

  • PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
Eamonn Sheridan
19/12/2025 | 01:15 GMT
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19/12/2025 | 01:15 GMT
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Table showing Australian private sector credit growth in November 2025

Australia private sector credit growth steady in November

  • With the data in line with expectations, the release is unlikely to shift AUD or rates
Eamonn Sheridan
19/12/2025 | 00:41 GMT
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19/12/2025 | 00:41 GMT
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Chart showing the PBoC having small success slowing yuan appreciation.

PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0378 – Reuters estimate

  • PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
Eamonn Sheridan
19/12/2025 | 00:28 GMT
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19/12/2025 | 00:28 GMT
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Graph showing the Goldman Sachs Bank of England bank rate target

Goldman Sachs expects the BoE to cut rates by 25bp in March, June and September 2026

  • Expectations of a a deep BoE easing cycle could pressure sterling while supporting UK rates and risk assets if growth data continues to soften.
Eamonn Sheridan
19/12/2025 | 00:21 GMT
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19/12/2025 | 00:21 GMT
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The USDCHF based at a key support target and it led to bounce. What does that tell you?
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28/08/2025 | 09:19 GMT
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S&P 500 chart showing the index response to the US CPI data for November 2025

Goldman Sachs says U.S. CPI unlikely to move Fed policy outlook

  • Goldman Sachs says the latest U.S. CPI print is unlikely to shift Fed policy, arguing officials will focus on December inflation data ahead of January. The bank estimates core PCE inflation cooled to around 2.66% y/y in November.
Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 23:22 GMT
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18/12/2025 | 23:22 GMT
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Timings for economic data the Bank of Japan policy decision on 19 December 2025.

Economic and event calendar in Asia December 19, 2025 - Bank of Japan rate hike expected

  • Asian Economic Calendar: Key events and consensus expectations for 19 December 2025
Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 22:17 GMT
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18/12/2025 | 22:17 GMT
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Fed's Goolsbee: The latest inflation data was favorable

  • Comments from Goolsbee on Fox Business
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18/12/2025 | 20:31 GMT
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ECB European Central bank building

ECB sources report: Policymakers had no appetite to take rate cut off the table

  • ECB sources from Reuters
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18/12/2025 | 17:08 GMT
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18/12/2025 | 17:08 GMT
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BOE's Bailey: I'm 'very encouraged' by progress in hitting inflation target

  • Comments from Bailey after today's rate cut
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18/12/2025 | 16:05 GMT
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18/12/2025 | 16:05 GMT
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ECB Lagarde Dec 18

ECB's Lagarde: Economy resilient, service-led growth expected to continue

  • Highlights from Lagarde's press conference
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18/12/2025 | 13:57 GMT
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18/12/2025 | 13:57 GMT
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ECB European Central bank building

ECB leaves rates unchanged at 2.00% as expected, but lifts 2026 inflation forecast

  • Highlights of the ECB rate decision on December 18, 2025
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18/12/2025 | 13:15 GMT
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18/12/2025 | 13:15 GMT
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Bank of England rate decision: A quarter-point rate cut as expected

  • The December 18 Bank of England rate decision
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18/12/2025 | 12:00 GMT
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18/12/2025 | 12:00 GMT
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What's priced in ahead of the BOE and ECB meeting decisions later today?

  • A closer look at what markets are positioned for ahead of the central bank bonanza later
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18/12/2025 | 10:46 GMT
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FBS Analysis Highlights How Political Shifts Are Redefining the Next Altcoin Rally

  • Political pipelines and institutional flows are shaping Altseason 2025.
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27/08/2025 | 11:12 GMT
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BoE preview: soft data could lead to a dovish surprise. Here's what to look for.

  • The BoE is widely expected to cut by 25 bps bringing the Bank Rate to 3.75%, with a 5-4 vote split in favour of the cut. The focus will centre on the vote split and the forward guidance.
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18/12/2025 | 08:51 GMT
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This shows the monetary policy decision expected from the Bank of England in December 2025

Bank of England (BoE) set to cut rates as inflation slows, but easing seen as limited

  • A December cut is largely priced, leaving sterling and gilt moves sensitive to guidance on how gradual further easing will be.
Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 03:41 GMT
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18/12/2025 | 03:41 GMT
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This fx charts shows opening trade in USD/CNY for Thursday, December 18, 2025

China to manage CNH liquidity, PBoC to issue CNY 40bln of 6-month bills in Hong Kong

  • The PBoC will issue 40bn yuan of 182-day bills in Hong Kong on December 22. The move targets CNH conditions rather than signalling tighter onshore monetary policy.
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18/12/2025 | 01:52 GMT
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This chart shows the overnight performance of the onshore yuan, CNY

PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 7.0583 (vs. prior close at 7.0450)

  • PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 01:27 GMT
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18/12/2025 | 01:27 GMT
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This chart shows the KRW coiling for a move lower

South Korea flag FX volatility risks as policy divergence bites (they should call the RBI)

  • Heightened FX vigilance raises the risk of won-supportive intervention if volatility accelerates, potentially limiting downside moves in KRW.
Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 00:58 GMT
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18/12/2025 | 00:58 GMT
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0403 – Reuters estimate

  • PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 00:22 GMT
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