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Westpac Gold Price Forecast: Firm Base in Place, $4,500 Seen in 2026

Westpac Sees Gold Building a Firm Base, Targets $4,300–$4,500 in 2026 Gold is consolidating just above $4,300 per ounce, with spot prices last seen at $4,305, little changed on the day after a strong run through November and early December. Westpac argues that the pullback from October's highs near $4,400 reflects calmer near-term.

XAUUSD exchangerates.org.uk • Dec. 16, 2025

Canadian Dollar Outlook: USD/CAD Maintains a Bearish Bias After U.S. Employment Data

Over the past five trading sessions, USD/CAD has posted a decline of more than 0.7% in favor of the Canadian dollar, maintaining a consistent bearish bias in the short term. For now, selling pressure has remained strong, especially after the release of U.S. employment data, which reinforced a structural weakness in the U.S. dollar.

USDCAD forex.com • Dec. 16, 2025

Pound-to-Dollar Rate Forecast: GBP/USD at Two-Month Best on Soft US Jobs Data

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate surged to a two-month high on Tuesday as better-than-expected UK data supported Sterling. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.34165 (+0.28%)Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.17757 (+0.19%)Dollar to Japanese Yen (USD/JPY): 154.6005 (-0.28%) DAILY RECAP: The Pound (GBP) advanced.

GBPUSD exchangerates.org.uk • Dec. 16, 2025

EUR/USD Targets Hit – What Comes Next?

This is one of those beautiful moments when two markets tell one coherent story, and both point in the same direction. 

EURUSD fxempire.com • Dec. 16, 2025

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to See Overhead Resistance

Gold remains choppy near the top of a long-standing channel, with repeated signs of short-term exhaustion suggesting a possible pullback. Despite near-term volatility, the broader uptrend remains intact as traders watch key central bank decisions.

XAUUSD fxempire.com • Dec. 16, 2025

Nordea Euro to US Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD at 1.24 by End 2026, Early 2027

The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate has secured net gains this month and is trading just above 1.1750, close to 11-week highs. Nordea forecasts that EUR/USD will strengthen to 1.24 by the end of 2026 amid a stronger global economy and fears over Fed policy.

EURUSD exchangerates.org.uk • Dec. 16, 2025

GBP/USD, Oil Forecast: Two Trades to Watch

The pound is rising as investors digest the latest jobs data combined with PMI figures. The UK unemployment rate rose to 5.1%, up from 5%, marking the highest level since January 2021.

GBPUSD forex.com • Dec. 16, 2025

Elliott Wave in Action: GBPUSD Blue Box Reaction

In this technical blog, we will look at the past performance of the Daily Elliott Wave Charts of GBPUSD. In which, the rally from 13 January 2025 low is unfolded as impulse sequence & showed a higher high sequence therefore, called for an extension higher to take place.

GBPUSD actionforex.com • Dec. 16, 2025

EUR/NZD Pulls Back From Its December High

Today the EUR/NZD rate touched the 2.4000 level — the highest reading since late November — but then saw a fairly sharp pullback. Fundamentally, the heightened volatility is driven by a combination of factors.

EURNZD actionforex.com • Dec. 16, 2025

Gold –16.12.2025

  Gold dropped as prices trade inside the trading zone between support 4255-65 and resistance 4350-65. Below 4255 more of a drop could hit the market with supports at 4205 and 4160-70.

XAUUSD orbex.com • Dec. 16, 2025

USD/JPY –16.12.2025

  USDJPY met the target of 154.90 and managed to hit a few pips below it. As we see over the chart, as long as the market remains above 154.45, another rebound toward 156.15 and higher could hit the market.

USDJPY orbex.com • Dec. 16, 2025

GBP/USD –16.12.2025

  GBPUSD managed to break above the resistance of 1.3360-70 which could push for a further advance. As we see over the Intraday chart, prices face a support zone around 1.3280-99 which could cause a move towards targets 1.3470 and 1.3600.

GBPUSD orbex.com • Dec. 16, 2025

EUR/USD –16.12.2025

  Prices advanced above the downtrend line as we see from the previous chart which could push for further advance. The support trend is still around 1.1590, where as long as prices hold above it, the advance could continue toward 1.1820.

EURUSD orbex.com • Dec. 16, 2025

Gold Jumps and Holds—Are Bulls Targeting Fresh Highs?

The 4-hour chart of XAU/USD indicates that the price cleared a key contracting triangle with resistance at $4,230 to enter a positive zone. The bulls even pumped the price above $4,320.

XAUUSD actionforex.com • Dec. 16, 2025

Gold Bull Defend Support With Fresh ATHs a Short Drive Away

Gold prices have put in a strong bounce from the $4,285 level as buyers vie to hold the metal above $4300 into a heavy batch of event risk. If we do see strength in the labor market or higher-than-expected inflation data, there could be an opening door for a pullback in gold.

XAUUSD forex.com • Dec. 15, 2025

Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: Below €1.14 Ahead of BoE and ECB

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate got off to a slow start this week as markets brace for a series of high-impact economic releases in the coming days. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.13796 (-0.08%)Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.33759 (+0.06%)Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.17543 (+0.15%) DAILY RECAP: The Pound.

GBPUSD exchangerates.org.uk • Dec. 15, 2025

Pound to Canadian Dollar Price News, Forecast: Canada Inflation Misses Forecasts

The Pound Canadian Dollar (GBP/CAD) exchange rate ticked higher on Monday as markets digested Canada's weaker-than-forecast inflation figures. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Canadian Dollar (GBP/CAD): 1.84225 (+0.09%)Euro to Canadian Dollar (EUR/CAD): 1.61891 (+0.18%)Dollar to Canadian Dollar (USD/CAD): 1.37729 (+0.03%) DAILY.

CADUSD exchangerates.org.uk • Dec. 15, 2025

Pound to Dollar Price News, Forecast: USD Slips as Markets Look to 2026 Rate Cuts

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate firmed on Monday morning as an improving market mood supported the pairing. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.33759 (+0.06%)Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.17543 (+0.15%)Dollar to Japanese Yen (USD/JPY): 155.304 (-0.36%) DAILY RECAP: The US Dollar (USD) stumbled at the.

GBPUSD exchangerates.org.uk • Dec. 15, 2025

Silver's Back Up. Miners Are Not.

Bitcoin might be the canary in the gold mine – a declining anti-USD asset, could be the sign that the real USD is about to move higher, which would also affect the precious metals sector.

XAGUSD fxempire.com • Dec. 15, 2025

GBP/USD forecast: Currency Pair of the Week | December 15, 2025

The GBP/USD is among the major currency pairs to watch owing to the remaining central bank rate decisions and key US data, all due this week. As well as US non-farm payrolls report, we will have key central bank rate decisions to look forward to, including from the UK.

GBPUSD forex.com • Dec. 15, 2025

MUFG Pound-to-Australian Dollar Forecast: Sell GBP/AUD Target 1.93

The Pound to Australian dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate is trading around 2.0130 after finding support close to 2.000 last week with both currencies securing a firm underlying tone in global markets. MUFG forecasts that GBP/AUD will decline to 1.93 amid a stronger Australian dollar and a shift in yield spreads against the Pound.

GBPAUD exchangerates.org.uk • Dec. 15, 2025

EUR/USD Outlook: The Euro Approaches Yearly Highs Ahead of the ECB Decision

The EUR/USD pair has accumulated a streak of four consecutive bullish sessions, holding a gain above 1%, which shows that, for now, buying pressure has returned to the pair ahead of the year-end. This renewed upside momentum observed in recent sessions has been supported by the weakness of the U.S. dollar following last week's central bank comments and by expectations of a neutral stance from the European Central Bank in this week's decision.

EURUSD forex.com • Dec. 15, 2025

EUR/USD, GBP/USD an EUR/GBP Forecasts – US Dollar Softens Early

The US dollar shows early softness as the euro and pound attempt rebounds amid uncertainty over Federal Reserve and Bank of England rate cuts, leaving major currency pairs range-bound while traders wait for clearer central bank direction.

GBPUSD fxempire.com • Dec. 15, 2025

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Roar

Gold extends a strong multi-month uptrend, approaching a potential breakout above $4,400, with pullbacks viewed as buying opportunities while key support levels near $4,200 and $3,950 continue to define a bullish structure.

XAUUSD fxempire.com • Dec. 15, 2025

Silver Price Outlook – Silver Continues to Rise on Monday

Silver extends a powerful rally toward $65, driven by extreme momentum, heavy volume, and strong demand narratives. While dips remain buying opportunities near $60, volatility risk is elevated and disciplined money management remains essential.

XAGUSD fxempire.com • Dec. 15, 2025

Gold forecast: XAU/USD faces final test of 2025

After rising for four consecutive weeks, gold kicked off the new week on a strong footing this morning, rising a cool 0.9%, while silver rebounded from Friday's drop with a 3% bounce. Both metal remained below their respective record highs, with traders being wary of the recent bond market sell-off.

XAUUSD forex.com • Dec. 15, 2025