Fannie and Freddie supervisor battles Fed chair online
Pressure on Federal Reserve Chairman Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac supervisors are publicly pushing for the resignation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Bill Parte, director of the Federal Housing Financial Institutions (FHFA), has been particularly active on social media, posting numerous times within a day to support this call, turning what are supposed to […]
Bitcoin receives support from Fed rate pause as BTC targets $106K short squeeze
Key Points: A recent analysis suggests that Bitcoin might see a bullish trend following the Fed’s decision to maintain interest rates, referencing historical patterns. Potential upward momentum for BTC/USD could increase if Binance experiences a drop in open interest. The analysis highlights order book liquidity, predicting shorter timeframes to reach $106,000. According to the report, […]
EUR/USD held under 1.1500 as the Fed remains unchanged and Trump boosts Dollar strength
The EUR/USD is expected to hover around 1.1476 after briefly surpassing the 1.1500 mark. The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates steady. Current forecasts indicate slow growth alongside persistent inflation. President Trump will participate in discussions regarding Iran, while ECB officials are raising concerns about the eurozone’s economic fragility. The EUR/USD pair is trading fairly […]
EUR/USD fluctuates after FOMC, attention turns to Fed Chair Powell’s speech
EUR/USD has moved past 1.1500 following the Fed’s recent rate decision and updates to the DOT plot. The FOMC still projects a 50 basis point cut in 2025, but uncertainty around policy has complicated the dot plot. The EUR/USD experienced some volatility on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep interest rates steady, […]
The Fed Takes Action Against Tariffs
The Fed Raises Inflation Concerns Amidst Tariff Factors The Federal Reserve made a significant announcement on Wednesday, highlighting President Trump’s tariff policy as a major player in shaping its inflation outlook. Although there have been signs of decreasing inflation, the central bank decided not to adjust interest rates, instead indicating a more pessimistic inflation forecast. […]
GBP/USD makes slight gains as the Fed keeps rates steady and looks to reduce them in 2025.
GBP/USD remains stable after the Fed maintains interest rates between 5.25% and 5.50%. The Fed’s latest Economic Projections highlight slow GDP growth for 2025 and a core inflation rate at 3.1%. Traders are anticipating Powell’s press conference for further insights on interest rates. The GBP/USD pair traded within a modest 40 pip range on Wednesday, […]
USD/JPY falls as the Fed indicates rate cuts this year; attention turns to Powell’s comments
The Fed Maintains Steady Rate Amidst Future Cuts The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates steady, indicating two potential cuts this year. The two-year yield has decreased by 3.9%, pushing USD/JPY down 0.45% to about 144.50 today. Traders are eager for clarity from Chairman Jerome Powell regarding the future rates, especially with ongoing […]
Bitcoin Remains Steady After Fed Decides to Maintain Interest Rates
Simply put The US Federal Reserve has been careful about reducing interest rates this year. Bitcoin is currently trading about 5% below its record high from last month. The cryptocurrency market has experienced volatility due to the US trade war and increasing tensions in the Middle East. Since the US Central Bank made it clear […]
EUR/USD faces challenges in recovering as markets remain cautious with attention on the Fed
Geopolitical Concerns and Oil Price Rises Impact Market Sentiment US Dollar Strengthening: Investor apprehension regarding increased US involvement in the Israeli-Iran conflict is growing. EUR/USD Loss Mitigation: The focus shifts to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision. The EUR/USD pair saw a rebound on Wednesday after a substantial dip the previous day. However, broader tensions in […]
Forex Today: Focus moves from geopolitics to the Fed
Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday, June 18th: After a turbulent Tuesday, financial markets are showing more stability as we head into Wednesday. Investors are holding their breath for the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement. Besides updating their policy stance, the US Central Bank will also share its latest Economic Forecast. On the economic calendar, early unemployment […]