Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence increased to 94.5% in December from previous 12.8%

Dec 16, 2025

USD/JPY weakens to near 155.00 amid BoJ rate hike bets, US data awaited

The USD/JPY pair loses traction to around 155.10 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) amid the expectation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates at the upcoming policy meeting on Friday.

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds gains above $4,300 on prospect of further Fed rate cuts

Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its upside to around $4,305, the highest since October 21, during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The precious metal edges higher on further US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut bets. The US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report will take center stage later on Tuesday.