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The U.S. Dollar is down against G10 currencies after a lower-than-expected CPI print of 2.7 percent, marking the slowest inflation pace since 2021 and fueling expectations for early 2026 rate cuts. Jobless claims settled at 224,000, aligning with forecasts. Globally, the British Pound is gaining after a 25 basis point rate cut by the Bank of England, bringing rates to 3.75 percent, while the Euro strengthened as the ECB held deposit rates at 2.0 percent, reaffirming its inflation stabilization goals. Key events to watch include the Bank of Japan’s meeting on Friday. Monex USA extends holiday wishes to all listeners.