Investors should keep an eye on price movements at the start of the final week of December

Investors should keep an eye on price movements at the start of the final week of December

27.12.2021

Last weekend, U.S. markets were closed for Christmas, and the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note fell slightly to 1.48%. In Japan, where the stock market was open, the Nikkei 225 closed at 28,676 yen, down about 0.37% from the previous day. The Mothers Index fell 1.8% to close at 985.

The foreign exchange market opened without any significant gaps, with the euro trading on the weaker side; the EUR/JPY pair is falling more sharply than other euro-yen crosses. Last weekend, the EUR/JPY peaked at 129.76 and fell to 129.20 amid low volatility, and it has yet to recover during today’s Asian session. However, since the 4-hour chart shows a pattern of making new highs, we will be watching closely to see if the decline comes to a halt.

Today, the Turkish Economic Sentiment Index and Turkish Capacity Utilization Rate are scheduled for 4:00 PM, the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Activity Index for 12:30 AM, and the U.S. 2-year Treasury auction for 3:00 AM.Although there are no major economic indicators scheduled for release this week, the U.S. Initial Jobless Claims and the U.S. Chicago PMI are set to be released on Thursday, the 30th. This is the final week of the year, but since markets in Europe and the U.S. will operate as usual, we should remain vigilant for sudden, significant price movements.

Past Market Reports

1. 17.04.2026New

   Will the market wait and see how much further the U.S. dollar can rise against the yen?

2. 16.04.2026New

   Will the weakening Swiss franc recover? Attention is turning to price movements during European trading hours.

3. 15.04.2026New

   Market participants are likely keeping a close eye on the upside potential of the euro, which has risen against the U.S. dollar

4. 14.04.2026New

   Should we keep an eye on remarks by key figures in the U.S. and try to gauge the direction of currency strength?

5. 13.04.2026New

   Market participants are likely watching for signs of a rebound in the Canadian dollar, which fell against the U.S. dollar following the release of employment figures

6. 10.04.2026

   Will the weakening Swiss franc continue to strengthen against the yen, or should we wait and see?

7. 09.04.2026

   Will the U.S. dollar, which has fallen against the yen, continue its downward slide, or should we wait and see how the market moves?

8. 08.04.2026

   Should we keep an eye on the upside for European currencies that have risen against the U.S. dollar?

9. 07.04.2026

   Market participants may be wary of further downside potential for the U.S. dollar, which has weakened amid concerns over the situation in Iran

10. 06.04.2026

    Investors should be wary of sudden spikes in volatility while major markets are closed