Executive Summary

Key insights and market outlook

The US dollar remained stable ¹

² on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes from December. Meanwhile, the Chinese yuan surpassed the 7 per dollar mark ¹, a significant psychological level. Market liquidity is thinning due to year-end holidays ², while market players expect the dollar to remain under pressure.

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Deep Dive Analysis

Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Fed Meeting Minutes Release

Market Anticipation and Holiday-Thinned Liquidity

The US dollar showed stable movement ¹

² on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, as market participants awaited the release of the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes. This highly anticipated event is expected to reveal divergent views within the Fed ² regarding the direction of monetary policy in 2026. The thin liquidity ¹² due to year-end holidays contributed to the relatively calm market conditions.

Yuan Surpasses Significant Psychological Level

In a notable development, the Chinese yuan exceeded the 7 per dollar mark ¹

, a significant psychological threshold. This movement underscores the ongoing dynamics in global currency markets. Throughout 2025, the weakened dollar ² has been a key factor in the strong performance of the euro and pound sterling, with both currencies achieving their best annual performance since 2017.

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