FOMC

The Federal Reserve will be concluding its two-day monetary policy meeting today. This will culminate with the release of the monetary policy statement. For the first time since 2015, the central bank will be most likely cutting interest… Read More

The issue of potential US currency intervention has taken on greater focus over recent months. This view has grown steadily, in line with consistent comments made by President Trump regarding both the excessive strength of the US dollar… Read More

Dollar Drive Continues The US Dollar has started the week on a strong footing with the USD index continuing its recent rally. The index has now broken firmly above the 97.11 level and is well on its way to testing the next resistance level… Read More

The week ahead will mark the start of August. As a result, this week's economic calendar will see a pickup in activity towards the second half. The data from the United States will be of particular importance as it includes the Fed meeting,… Read More

Fed Fuels Easing Expectations The US dollar continued to decline over the early European session on Thursday as the sell-off in response to yesterday’s FOMC minutes develops further. The minutes were decidedly dovish, noting that “Many… Read More

Dollar Down Ahead of FOMC Minutes The US dollar has weakened over early European trading on Wednesday as the market awaits the release of the June FOMC meeting minutes. The minutes are expected to give further insights into the likelihood… Read More

FOMC On Watch The US dollar has been a little softer over the European morning today as the market awaits the June FOMC due later today. While the Fed is not expected to cut rates, traders will be looking for a clear signal that a rate cut… Read More

Investors turn their attention to the FOMC meeting this Wednesday. At the conclusion of the two-day event, the Federal Reserve will be releasing its monetary policy statement. It will also include the updated economic forecasts and the… Read More

Market Waits For The FOMC The US dollar kicks off the week with a lightly bid tone as the USD index pushes against the 97.10 level from below. Data weakness and dovish Fed commentary have weighed on USD recently. Looking ahead this week,… Read More

The Federal Reserve released the monetary policy meeting minutes late yesterday. The minutes revealed that policymakers were committed to keeping interest rates steady over the next few months. Members raised their expectations on… Read More