Japan Trade Balance - BOP Basis dipped from previous ¥4347.6B to ¥2833.5B in October

Dec 8, 2025

Japan’s GDP declines 0.6% QoQ in Q3 2025 vs -0.5% expected

The Japanese economy contracted 0.6% over the quarter in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, the final reading released by Japan’s Cabinet Office showed on Monday. This reading came in weaker the market expectation of 0.5%

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD drifts higher above $4,200 on Fed rate cut expectations

Gold price (XAU/USD) trades in positive territory near $4,205 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal edges higher as markets widely expect the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates at its December meeting on Wednesday.