US Pre Market Open: New set up for GBP/JPY, explaining multiple timeframe trading techniques

The AUD/USD drops to a two-week low during the Asian session on Thursday amid a weaker risk tone, which benefits the safe-haven US Dollar and weighs on the Aussie for the sixth consecutive day. Apart from this, China's economic woes further undermine the Australian Dollar, though the RBA's hawkish stance could limit losses. Furthermore, bets for more rate cuts by the Fed might cap the USD and lend support to the currency pair ahead of the US inflation figures later today.

The USD/JPY pair rises to around 155.60 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The US Dollar edges higher against the Japanese Yen on the cautious comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller. Traders will keep an eye on the US Consumer Price Index inflation data for November, which will be released later on Thursday.

Gold price edges lower below $4,350 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The precious metal retreats from seven-week highs amid some profit-taking and a rebound in the US Dollar (USD). The potential downside for the yellow metal might be limited after the recent US jobs data reinforce market expectations of further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and drag the USD lower. 

The crypto market whipsawed on Wednesday as top cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), quickly reversed gains from the early American session.

While the Fed eased its monetary policy on 10 December for the third consecutive FOMC meeting, without making any guarantees about future action, the BoE, the ECB and the BoJ are holding their respective meetings this week. 

Here is what you need to know on Thursday, December 18: