JPY/SAR Exchange rate

EUR/USD remains subdued for the fourth consecutive day, trading around 1.0530 during the Asian session on Wednesday. However, the pair faced challenges as the US Dollar gained support from market caution, which could be attributed to the upcoming US Consumer Price Index data release due on Wednesday.

GBP/USD extends its winning streak for the third successive session, trading around 1.2780 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling gains support against its major peers as traders become increasingly confident that the Bank of England will keep its interest rates unchanged at 4.75% in December’s monetary policy decision.

Gold price retreats from over a two-week top as bulls turn cautious ahead of the US CPI report. Bets for a less dovish Fed, rising US bond yields underpin the USD and weigh on the commodity. Geopolitical risks, trade war fears and rate-cut bets should help limit losses for the XAU/USD. 

The US Consumer Price Index report for November, a key measure of inflation, will be unveiled at 13:30 GMT by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Markets are buzzing in anticipation, as the release could trigger significant swings in the US Dollar and influence the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates in the months ahead.

Since Donald Trump took office in 2017, trade flows and market shares have changed substantially. We think that shift is set to continue under looming tariffs and a new protectionist environment.