Forex Today: Hawkish FOMC Minutes lift US Dollar ahead of key inflation data – FXStreet
Here's what you need to know on Thursday, October 10th. After remaining relatively quiet since the beginning of the week, the US dollar (USD) gained bullish momentum during Wednesday's US trading session, with the USD index rising to its highest since mid-August around 103.00. The European Central Bank (ECB) will announce the results of its […]
Gold remains sluggish with FOMC Minutes taking centre stage – FXStreet
Gold prices fell further as expectations for a 50bps Fed rate cut faded and the US dollar became more attractive. Downside for gold prices is expected to be limited due to geopolitical tensions. Investors are awaiting FOMC minutes and September US inflation data. Gold prices (XAU/USD) are expected to remain tense as investors focus on […]
Japanese Yen drifts lower amid fading hopes for more BoJ rate hikes, ahead of FOMC minutes – FXStreet
The Japanese yen is attracting some sellers due to uncertainty surrounding the Bank of Japan's further interest rate hike. Hopes for a possible ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel further undermine the safe-haven Japanese yen. There are concerns that the intervention will limit USD/JPY as demand for the dollar weakens ahead of the FOMC meeting. The […]
GBP/USD hangs near multi-week low, below 1.3100 as traders await FOMC minutes – FXStreet
GBP/USD on Wednesday is attracting new sellers and is under pressure due to various factors. Sterling continues to be weighed down by dovish comments from Bank of England Governor Bailey last week. The reduction in bets on a big Fed rate cut is supporting the dollar and contributing to its decline. The GBP/USD pair is […]
US Dollar declines as market digests FOMC decision – FXStreet
The FOMC meeting ended with a 50 basis point cut in interest rates to a range of 4.75% to 5.00%. The dot plot suggests a gradual easing cycle implying three rate cuts in 2024. At a press conference, Chairman Powell stressed that the Fed is in no rush. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures […]
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY surges in Asia response to FOMC 50bp rate cut – ForexLive
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USD/JPY climbs higher: US dollar bears feeling nervous ahead of the FOMC – ForexLive
USD/JPY rose 154 pips to a high of 142.15 for the day. The pair is showing a strong reversal after hitting a 2024 low of 139.59 yesterday. USDJPY Daily I am a little regretful because yesterday's crosshair reversal was a sign of a turnaround and I had some incentive to pull back with the Fed […]
Scenarios for trading USD around the FOMC meeting – ForexLive
Below is an eFX summary of a note written by Nomura on the Fed and the US Dollar. For banking ideas, Check out eFX PlusFor a limited time, there's a 7-day free trial available. Basic costs $79/month, and Premium costs $109/month. Get it here. — Synopsis: Nomura expects the US dollar to strengthen initially following […]
Pound Sterling stabilizes above 1.2700 ahead of UK Inflation and FOMC minutes – FXStreet
In the face of the UK’s inflation statistics, the pound sterling is holding steady against the US dollar, above 1.2700. UK inflation is expected to fall sharply in April. Fed officials continue to support higher long-term interest rates. The British pound (GBP) is showing firm momentum, trading just above 1.2700 in European trading on Tuesday. […]
Gold traders position themselves ahead of potentially pivotal FOMC – KITCO
(Kitco News) – The X gold community is buzzing as retail traders scramble to read the tea leaves and profit from what is expected to be the FOMC’s key interest rate decision. . The central bank is scheduled to announce its interest rate decision at 2pm ET on Wednesday, and while analysts and traders generally […]