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Colombia Consumer Price Index (YoY) below forecasts (5.45%) in November: Actual (5.3%)

Colombia Consumer Price Index (MoM) came in at 0.07% below forecasts (0.2%) in November

On Friday, the EUR/USD remained steady, poised to finish the week with gains of 0.39%, trade subsided capped by the 1.1650 figure as traders eyed the Federal Reserve’s decision next week.

United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions up to $2047K from previous $176.6K

Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions rose from previous ¥70.4K to ¥681K

United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions down to £-203K from previous £-16.8K

Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions down to $-739K from previous $-65.8K

United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions climbed from previous 39.8K to 656K

Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions: €1073K vs €111.8K

United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions fell from previous $-145.3K to $-1501K

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) found room on the high side on Friday, climbing nearly 0.9% and locking in a second straight week of firm gains for the Loonie. The CAD has gained nearly 2.2% bottom-to-top against the US Dollar (USD) since hitting seven-month lows in early November.

United States Consumer Credit Change came in at $9.18B, below expectations ($10.5B) in October

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) made slim gains on Friday, climbing another 150 points and ending a moderately bullish week near the 48,000 handle.

Gold (XAU/USD) advances during the North American session on Friday, poised to finish the week almost flat above the $4,200 figure as market participants brace for the Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy meeting next week.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its advance against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with AUD/USD climbing to its highest level since September 18 as traders are almost certain the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will leave interest rates unchanged on December 9.

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count above forecasts (409): Actual (413)

Dual central bank interest rate decisions from the U.S.

The Euro (EUR) trims earlier gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as the Greenback firms following the latest set of US economic releases.

The US Dollar’s (USD) sharp H1 2025 drop could push investors toward broader portfolios, though geopolitics and Fed risks may keep the currency unsettled.

The FOMC is expected to deliver a 25bp rate cut with potential dissents, reflecting the tension between inflation risks and weakening employment. Federal Reserve (Fed) Gov.