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Oil Prices Ease in Asia as Geopolitical Risks Clash With Weak Demand Outlook

EU Approves €90 Billion Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Asset Plan Stalls

EU Delays Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Signing Amid Ukraine War Funding Talks

Yen Stabilizes Near Lows as Japan Signals Readiness to Intervene Amid Dollar Weakness

UK Economy Grows 0.1% in Q3 2025 as Outlook Remains Fragile

Silver Prices Hit Record High as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Egypt, Opening Path to $3.8 Billion in Funding

Oil Prices Steady in Asia but Headed for Weekly Loss on Supply Glut Concerns

Gold Prices Surge to Record Highs as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

Japan Signals Possible Yen Intervention as Currency Weakens Despite BOJ Rate Hike

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Holiday-Shortened Week as AI Optimism Lifts Tech

South Korea Central Bank Warns of Rising Financial Stability Risks Amid Won Volatility

Global Markets Rise as Tech Stocks Lead, Yen Strengthens, and Commodities Hit Record Highs

Oil Prices Climb in Asian Trade as Venezuela Sanctions and Middle East Tensions Fuel Risk Premium

Platinum Price Surges Past $2,000 as Demand and Supply Dynamics Tighten

Kevin Hassett Says Inflation Is Below Target, Backs Trump’s Call for Rate Cuts

Wall Street Ends Higher as S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Gains Ahead of Holiday Week

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Friday, December 20, 2024 4:52 AM UTC

Time (GMT)	Currency	Impact	Event	Actual	Forecast	Previous
⚠️ 12:00	GBP	High	Retail Sales m/m		0.50%	-0.70%
18:30	CAD	High	Core Retail Sales m/m		0.20%	0.90%
18:30	CAD	High	Retail Sales m/m		0.70%	0.40%
18:30	USD	High	Core PCE Price Index m/m		0.20%	0.30%
20:00	USD	Medium	Revised UoM Consumer Sentiment		74.1	74

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