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US Dollar Forecast: USD/CHF Defends Post-Fed Rally
USD/CHF seems to be defending the rally following the Federal Reserve interest rate decision as it trades near the weekly high (0.9095).
Gold Price Rallies to Fresh Record High amid Limited Response to Fed
The price of gold trades to a fresh record high ($2799) following the limited reaction to the Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
EUR/USD Struggles Ahead of ECB as Fed Keeps US Interest Rate on Hold
EUR/USD trades near the weekly low (1.0382) ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting as the Federal Reserve keeps the US benchmark interest rate at 4.25% to 4.50%.
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FOMC Instant Reaction: Powell Threads the Needle, Longer Pause in Play?
The Fed hinted at a longer pause to interest rates but Chairman Powell ultimately minimized his impact on markets in the January FOMC meeting.
USD/CAD Unfazed by BoC Rate-Cut Ahead of Fed Decision
USD/CAD seems to be unfazed by the Bank of Canada (BoC) rate cut as it consolidates ahead of the Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
USD/JPY Outlook Hinges on Federal Reserve Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve rate decision may sway the near-term outlook for USD/JPY as the central bank is expected to keep US interest rates on hold.
FOMC Preview: Fed Hold to Increase Pressure from Trump?
This will be the first formal FOMC meeting of President Donald Trump’s second term - what you need to know!
USD/CAD Remains Vulnerable to Trump Trade Policy Ahead of Fed Meeting
USD/CAD gives back the advance from earlier this week even as US President Donald Trump warns of the ‘tremendous deficit with Canada.’
Crude Oil Forecast: Commodities Rise with Geopolitics, China, and the Fed
Crude Oil Forecast: Improving Chinese economic metrics, geopolitical developments, and declining inventories have pushed crude oil prices back toward the $80 mark. However, oversupply risks remain a key concern for 2025, raising questions about the sustainability of the current uptrend.
US CPI Preview: How a Pickup in Inflation Could Complicate the Fed’s Job
A hot CPI report could lead traders to start asking whether the Fed’s interest rate cutting cycle may be completed already, complicating the path forward for a central bank that has clearly been hinting that the easing cycle isn’t done yet.
EURUSD, DXY Analysis: Euro Hesitates Near 2-Year Lows Ahead of Non-Farm Payrolls
EUR/USD, DXY Analysis: Key U.S. data is on the horizon, poised to test the dollar’s strength for new highs and the euro’s vulnerability to parity risks.
NFP Preview: Will US Jobs Beat Expectations for the 3rd Time in 4 Months?
Leading indicators point to a roughly as-expected reading in this month’s NFP report, with headline job growth potentially coming in somewhere in the 150-200K range
2025 Central Bank Outlook Preview
Major central banks may further adjust monetary policy in 2025 as the European Central Bank (ECB) insists that ‘the disinflation process is well on track,’ but the Federal Reserve may change gears at a slower pace as Chairman Jerome Powell and Co. forecast less rate-cuts for next year.
FOMC Preview: Cut Then “Prudent Pause” from Powell?
EUR/USD has carved out a narrow range between 1.0470 and 1.0600 and unless the Fed delivers a meaningful surprise of some sort, that range may carry over.
USD/JPY, gold, S&P 500 analysis: How markets have traded around Fed decisions
The USD has remained supported on expectations of a considerably-less dovish Fed. But with 'Fed day' generally being bearish for the dollar alongside its tendency to selloff into the year end, I have an inkling we're heading towards a "buy the rumour, sell the fact" for the USD.
GBPUSD Forecast: Pound Slips Amid GDP Contraction, Eyeing Critical Support Level
GBPUSD Forecast: the pound’s drop against the dollar’s rally was cushioned at the 1.2480 low, further supported by rate hold expectations given the inflationary risks of UK’s new labor law. However, today’s contracting GDP reading at -0.1% reflects growth concerns and adds complexities to next week’s BOE decision.
DJIA Forecast: The Dow Declines After the NFP
The Dow has managed to surpass the 44,000-point barrier and currently maintains steady growth of just over 7% since November.
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US CPI Preview: Could a HOT Inflation Report Revive a Fed Pause?
The Fed is likely to cut interest rates by 25bps regardless of the CPI reading, though a hotter-than-expected print could certainly raise some questions for USD/CAD
NFP Preview: Could a Strong Jobs Report Put a December Fed Pause in Play?
The Fed is likely, but not certain, to cut interest rates by 25bps later this month, and a strong NFP report could reopen the door for close decision.
US Dollar: A Contrarian Perspective on How Trump’s Second Term Could Weaken the USD
How a shift in trade policy, the extension of tax cuts, the appointment of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, and potential threats to Federal Reserve independence could pave the way for a weaker greenback under Trump.
The Fed, ECB, and More Explained: Central Bank FAQs for Forex Traders
Learn how the Fed, ECB, and BOJ impact forex markets. Get answers to FAQs on interest rates, currency trends, and trading strategies in this must-read guide.
Relentless USD rally extends after Powell hints at slower pace of cuts
The USD bullish rally continued to rage after Powell bluntly said that the Fed may not be in a hurry to cut rates, citing a strong labour market and a "remarkably strong" economy.
Gold Forecast: What Would it Take for the Fed to Pause in December?
Gold’s now testing its 100-day MA and the 14-day RSI is at its lowest level in a year, hinting at a near-term bounce.