GBP/USD returns to downward trend as Fed rate cut strengthens Dollar
GBP/USD Declines Amid Fed Rate Cut The GBP/USD exchange rate saw a notable drop during the US market session on Wednesday, reaching the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), which indicates a deeper bearish trend for Cable. It’s striking that the GBP/USD pair has closed lower in eight out of the last nine trading days, with […]
Bitcoin and Ethereum Drop After Fed Lowers Rates, but Powell Indicates Another Cut is Uncertain
Simply put The CME FedWatch tool, using futures trading data to gauge trader sentiment, indicated a high likelihood of a rate cut. The Conference Board’s Expectations Index, an indicator of business confidence, remains below the level that typically signals an impending recession. Bitcoin is significantly lower than its all-time high reached earlier this month. The […]
GBP/USD declines following confirmation of Fed rate cut and plans to reduce QE
The GBP/USD pair experienced new falls during intraday trading after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, an action that was largely anticipated. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) met the expectations but, interestingly, their lack of strong commentary meant that the market didn’t react dramatically. After the Fed’s announcement, […]
EUR/USD declines as Fed implements rate cut and indicates conclusion of QT
On Wednesday, EUR/USD fluctuated between the 1.1650 and 1.1635 marks after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, which was anticipated. However, there were two dissenting voices in the meeting. As of the latest updates, the currency pair was experiencing volatility as traders awaited insights from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Dollar […]
Gold price update for Wednesday, October 29: Gold remains steady before Fed rate announcement
Gold Futures and Interest Rates Update Gold futures opened on Wednesday at $3,967.20 an ounce, showing barely any change from Tuesday’s closing price of $3,966.20. Interestingly, gold prices actually climbed above $4,000 early in the trading session. The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely anticipated to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points today. A forecasting […]
Dollar gains as traders assess trade discussions and the Fed
Market Update: Dollar Strengthens Amid Trade Hopes TOKYO/LONDON, Oct 29 – The dollar gained strength against European currencies, particularly the pound, as expectations grow for a trade truce between the United States and China. Traders are also keenly awaiting a Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for later in the day. In a speech given in South […]
Dollar weakens ahead of anticipated Fed rate cut, Aussie rises on CPI
Dollar Remains Steady Ahead of Fed Rate Decision The U.S. dollar was trading close to its one-week lows against major currencies on Wednesday, just before a widely anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later today. It dropped further against the Japanese yen after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the new Japanese […]
Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Stays Steady as Traders Hold Stablecoins Before Fed Decision
Good morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the market: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, your daily update on noteworthy news in the markets during U.S. hours, as well as a review of market movements and insights. For a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. market, check out CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Bitcoin was trading at […]
Trump’s Five Candidates for Fed Chair May Indicate a New Era of Middle-Class Growth Is Coming
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated there are five potential candidates to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell when President Donald Trump’s term concludes in May 2026. On Air Force One, Bessent mentioned to reporters that Trump is contemplating appointing one of the following: Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Michelle Bowman, Christopher Waller, or Rick Rieder. […]
Bessent identifies five candidates for Powell’s position at the Fed.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Air Force One that he has narrowed down the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to five, according to The Wall Street Journal. Some of these candidates are connected to central banks and the White House, while others have affiliations with major Wall Street […]