Category: FOMC
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Trump-Fuelled Bitcoin Rally May Fade Ahead Of January FOMC Meeting: Report
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This article is also available in Spanish. Modern a report by digital asset research firm 10x Research highlights that the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) stance on interest rate cuts remains the most important hurdle that could dampen Bitcoin’s (BTC) current rally. Trump-fueled Bitcoin rally in danger ahead of FOMC meeting…
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FOMC Cut Rates by 0.25% As Expected in November Decision
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The Fed cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.50-4.75% at its November meeting, noting that inflation had “made progress” toward its goals. FOMC policy details: The target federal funds rate was lowered by 0.25% to a range of 4.50-4.75%. Adjusting the interest…
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September FOMC Minutes: 25bps Cut Was On The Table, Members Reject Pre-Set Path
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This was revealed in the minutes of the September decision A “large majority” voted in favor of a 50 basis point rate cut to the target range of 4.75% – 5.00%, mostly because it would raise interest rates to “Better alignment with recent inflation and labor market indicators. It may…
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Video: One spot to fade after today’s FOMC decision
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What is the technical roadmap for the USDCHF through the FOMC rate decision.
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In this video, I take a look at the technical roadmap for traders through the FOMC rate decision. What could increase the bearish bias and why? What could shift the bias to the upside – at least in the short term. With the price falling and trading near the 2024…
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NZDUSD Technical Analysis – The USD stays under pressure ahead of the FOMC
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Basic Overview Last Thursday, The Wall Street Journal’s Timiraos published an article that seemed to suggest that a 50 basis point cut was still under discussion. The market responded by raising the odds of a 50 basis point cut to about 40% from 13% before the news. Nick Timiraos is…
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Awaiting the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut
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What to expect from the FOMC meeting and its potential impact on crypto
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With the FOMC meeting approaching, could a rate cut provide the liquidity boost Bitcoin needs to rally, or will a smaller cut cause market jitters? All eyes on FOMC meeting The Federal Open Market Committee is set to hold another crucial meeting on September 18, and all eyes are on…
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Week Ahead in FX (September 16 – 20): FOMC, BOE, And BOJ Decisions Plus Top-tier Consumer Data On Tap
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After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve may finally cut interest rates for the first time in years this week. But that’s not the only thing shaking the markets! Traders are also set for two more big central bank decisions and other top-tier data releases that could send major currencies…
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UBS on the data ahead of the FOMC meeting – what could trigger a 50bp interest rate cut
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The main US data this week is on Tuesday, with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announcement the following day. UBS is watching retail sales and industrial production data, saying weakness in these could impact the European Central Bank’s decision to cut the federal funds rate by 50 basis points…
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Newsquawk Week Ahead: FOMC, BoJ, BoE, US & UK Retail Sales, UK, Canada & Japan CPI
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Sat: China Activity Data (Aug) Mon: N/A Tue: EZ/German ZEW (Sep), US Retail Sales (Aug), Canadian CPI (Aug), US Industrial Production & Manufacturing Output (Aug), Business Inventories (Jul), NAHB Housing Index (Sep) Wed: FOMC & BCB Policy Announcements; Japanese Trade Balance (Aug), UK CPI (Aug), Swedish Unemployment (Aug), South African…
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Next week will be dominated by the FOMC rate decision.
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Monday, September 16 (EST) Tuesday, September 17 (ET) 5:00 AM ETGerman ZEW Economic Sentiment (FX: 17.2, Previous: 19.2) 8:30 AM ETCanadian CPI (MoM) (Expect: 0.1%, Previous: 0.4%) 8:30 AM ETUS Core Retail Sales MoM (Expect: 0.2%, Previous: 0.4%) 8:30 AM ETUS Retail Sales MoM (Expect: -0.2%, Previous: 1.0%) Wednesday, September…
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Wall Street Journal Fed watcher asks on FOMC rate cut next week – Start small or big?
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Nick Timiraos in magazine (Closed) Writes about the Federal Reserve’s questions about whether it should cut interest rates by the traditional 0.25 percentage point or by a larger 0.5 percentage point at next week’s meeting. He says: Powell kept all his options open. The Fed is concerned about keeping interest…
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Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) blackout period begins on the weekend
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“Persistent” inflation in the US is on the rise – argues against a 50bp FOMC Sep rate cut
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This tweet is from Nick Timeraos, a Wall Street Journal Fed watcher: Although the data relates to July (with the upwardly revised June result added), the Fed released it on September 3. If you’re familiar with this measure of inflation, this rise provides another reason why speculation of a 50…
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Former Fed Pres. Mester on CNBC:There will be a discussion on 25 or 50 bps at FOMC meeting
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Today, the Fed talk is quiet, but former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester (she recently retired from the Fed) is on CNBC. Functional work will be an important part of the puzzle. There will be a discussion about whether they want to start with a 25 or 50 basis point…
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FOMC Minutes Confirmed Majority Leaned Towards a September Cut
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Minutes of the July 30-31 Federal Open Market Committee meeting indicated that a “substantial majority” of members believed it was “likely appropriate to ease policy at the next meeting.” Although policymakers agreed to keep interest rates unchanged at the time, the minutes also revealed that some officials were leaning toward…
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One month to go (until the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate cut)
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UBS says doesn’t see reason for 50bp Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate cut in Sept
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High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…