Market Pulse: Recap Highlights, NZD Paradox & Sterling’s Inflation Strain (1

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Policy Signals & Inflation Trends

This edition highlights how central bank decisions and inflation data shape market sentiment. The Daily Forex & Financial Market Recap grounds traders in the December 18 session’s key moves. The ECB’s decision to hold rates steady while signaling that the easing cycle is likely over reflects a shift toward stability, reinforcing confidence in eurozone policy direction. Meanwhile, U.S. inflation cooling to 3.27% in November underscores progress in price moderation, influencing expectations for the Fed’s next steps. Together, these developments remind traders that monetary policy and inflation trends remain the twin pillars guiding currency markets.

⚡Daily Forex & Financial Market News Recap – Dec 18, 2025

• Market Overview: A concise recap of key moves across currencies, equities, and commodities.

• Strategic Context: Understand how global developments shaped price action and what traders should monitor next.

🔥ECB Holds Rates Steady, Signals Easing Cycle Likely Over

• Policy Spotlight: Explore the ECB’s latest stance and its implications for eurozone monetary policy.

• Market Reaction: See how the euro responded to signals of stability and the end of easing.

📊U.S. Inflation Cooled to 3.27% in November

• Macro Insight: Analyze the latest U.S. inflation data and its impact on monetary policy expectations.

• Strategic Impact: Consider how cooling inflation shapes sentiment around the dollar and Fed outlook.

  Read the U.S. Inflation Article

This curated set of articles blends global market context with central bank policy and inflation trends. Whether you’re digesting the recap, tracking the ECB’s steady hand, or analyzing U.S. inflation’s cooling path, these reads provide a toolkit for navigating the week ahead. Use them to refine your strategy, balance fundamentals with sentiment, and trade with confidence.

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