United States Continuing Jobless Claims fell from previous 1.923M to 1.866M in December 19

United States Initial Jobless Claims below forecasts (220K) in December 26: Actual (199K)

United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average rose from previous 216.75K to 218.75K in December 26

South Africa Trade Balance (in Rands) rose from previous 15.58B to 37.7B in November

India Infrastructure Output (YoY) increased to 1.8% in November from previous 0%

India Federal Fiscal Deficit, INR rose from previous 8251.44B to 9766.71B in November

The EUR/GBP is trading higher for the second consecutive day on a holiday-thinned trading session on Wednesday.

The US Dollar appreciates against the Japanese Yen for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, reaching levels right below one-week highs at 156.70 during the European trading session.

Greece Retail Sales (YoY) up to 4.2% in October from previous -1.7%

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $71.31 per troy ounce, down 6.26% from the $76.08 it cost on Tuesday.

The USD/CAD pair extends its three-day recovery move to near 1.3700 during the European trading session on Wednesday.

Gold price (XAU/USD) edges lower on the final trading day of 2025, trading near $4,310 per troy ounce during the European hours on Wednesday.

The recovery of the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate from $56.60 lows last week was capped on Tuesday at $58.30 before retreating to levels near $57.60 in Wednesday’s early European session.

Silver price (XAG/USD) has pared its nearly a 4.5% gain registered in the previous session, trading around $72.20 during the European hours on Wednesday. However, Silver prices are on track for an annual gain of over 150% in 2025, marking the metal’s strongest yearly performance.

The AUD/USD pair trades slightly lower to near 0.6680 during the European trading session on Wednesday.

GBP/JPY holds ground after two days of losses, trading around 210.70 during the European hours on Wednesday. The currency cross showed limited movement amid holiday-thinned trading, while the Japanese yen (JPY) weakened as traders assessed the impact of the country’s expansive fiscal policy.

EUR/USD loses ground for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, trading below 1.1740 after peaking above 1.1800 last week. The pair struggles amid a moderate US Dollar (USD) rebound following the release of December's Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Meeting minutes.

The New Zealand Dollar is trading lower for the sixth consecutive day against a somewhat stronger US Dollar.

Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, December 31:

The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades broadly higher against its major peers in European trading hours on the last day of 2025.

USD/CHF extends its winning streak for the fourth consecutive day, trading around 0.7930 during the early European hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar continues to gain ground after the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December Meeting Minutes on Tuesday.

Turkey Trade Balance registered at -8B, below expectations (-7.8B) in November

The EUR/GBP cross softens to around 0.8720 during the early European session on Wednesday. A cautious tone surrounding the Bank of England’s (BoE) policy outlook could provide some support to the Pound Sterling (GBP) against the Euro (EUR).

Pi Network (PI) edges higher by almost 1% at press time on Wednesday, extending recovery after a Doji candle with 0.40% gains on the previous day. Data shows an increase in Pi Network’s social dominance, suggesting a boost in retail interest.

South Africa Private Sector Credit up to 7.79% in November from previous 7.26%

The EUR/JPY cross trades on a flat note near 183.80 during the early European session on Wednesday. Earlier this week, the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) December meeting "Summary of Opinions" showed several board members advocating for a continued tightening path and additional rate hikes in 2026.

GBP/USD remains subdued for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.3460 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates a weakening of a bullish bias as the pair is positioned slightly below the lower boundary of the ascending channel pattern.