Dow Jones Industrial Average softens on final trading day of 2025

US equities pulled back modestly midweek, but the broader picture for investors remains one of a strong year nearing its conclusion. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.2% on Wednesday, matching declines in the Nasdaq Composite, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly 0.5%.

EUR/USD picks up from lows in a calm year-end session

EUR/USD has turned positive on the daily chart on Wednesday. The pair found support at 1.1720 during the European morning session, and is trading at levels right above 1.1750 heading into the US session opening.

US Dollar Index (DXY) trims gains, dips below 98.30 in calm holiday trading

The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains marginally higher in a quiet year-end session on Wednesday.

EUR/JPY ticks up, nearing 184.00 amid generalised Yen weakness

The Yen remains one of the worst-performing major currencies in thin holiday trading on Wednesday.

EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Euro appreciates, approaching highs at 0.8740

The EUR/GBP is trading higher for the second consecutive day on a holiday-thinned trading session on Wednesday.