Listen "157. Why December FX Moves Are So Strange: The Christmas Effect Explained"
Episode Synopsis
December and early January are some of the strangest weeks on the FX calendar, and there are real economic reasons behind it. In episode 157 of Let's Talk Forex, Alison and Chris pull back the curtain on the Christmas effect in forex trading. Discover how holiday spending, e-commerce flows, international travel, low liquidity, and corporate year-end repatriation all combine to push currencies into unusual seasonal patterns. We also break down how 2025 macro forces, from AI-driven capital flows to the December Fed rate cut expectations, Japanese bond volatility, and Trump’s pro-risk policies, are amplifying the moves this year. Perfect for traders looking to stay ahead of December volatility, USD seasonality, and January reversals.
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75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.
Watch the full video here!🎥
FxScouts DISCLAIMER:
75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.
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