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USDJPY and Gold Outlook: Fed and BOJ Policy Week

USDJPY, Gold Outlook: Rising odds of a 50bps Fed rate cut, now between 50-60%, have pushed the US Dollar to crucial lows, pressuring USDJPY below the 140 barrier and propelling gold towards fresh highs near the $2,600 barrier.

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September 16, 2024 10:04 AM
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FOMC meetings: What are they and how to trade them

FOMC meetings are some of the most important economic policy events. The meetings provide opportunities for both day traders and longer-term traders. Learn about the impacts of FOMC meetings and how to trade them.

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March 13, 2023 01:48 PM
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FOMC meetings: What are they and how to trade them

FOMC meetings are some of the most important economic policy events. The meetings provide opportunities for both day traders and longer-term traders. Learn about the impacts of FOMC meetings and how to trade them.

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March 13, 2023 01:48 PM

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Russell: Stocks on edge as Fed decision looms

The terminal rate is going to be as an important consideration for the markets as the decision to potentially downshift in December.

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USD/JPY: What’s next after government intervention for yen?

Can the yen fall more despite the government’s efforts?

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October 25, 2022 08:15 AM
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SP500 - a dead cat bounce or a stronger recovery Part II?

This morning, the Federal Reserve followed the lead of the ECB last week to deliver a hawkish surprise. The Feds dot plots showed the median dot in 2022 rose to 1.875%, consistent with another six rate hikes in 2022, in line with market expectations.

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Asian Open: Inflation now deemed to be ‘entrenched’, not transitory

The Fed are now on track to complete tapering by March and potentially hike three times in 2022, irrespective of whether maximum employment has been achieved.

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December 15, 2021 10:07 PM
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European Open: Volatility Subsides Ahead of Today’s FOMC Meeting

The Fed’s policy decision will be announced at 18:00 GMT, where anything less than an announcement to taper will be seen as a disappointment.

Will the Fed put the nail in the coffin of the stock market rally?

The Federal Reserve will conclude its meeting this evening and announce its latest decision at 1900 BST. The market expects no change in rates, and there is no press conference from Janet Yellen, so the focus will be on the statement.

NFP preview: do NFPs matter now that a rate hike is signed, sealed and yet to be delivered?

This Friday at 1330 GMT the eagerly awaited February NFP report is scheduled to be released. The market is expecting a reading of 197k, while […]

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