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GBP/USD Falls as Fed Dot Plot Signals Hawkish Lean
The British pound slumped versus the dollar after the Federal Reserve held rates steady but its dot plot revealed a divided outlook, with half of policymakers projecting higher rates.
Fed Signals Shift from Cuts to Hikes, Euro Declines
The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting, but markets interpreted the decision as a hawkish pivot away from future cuts toward potential rate hikes, pressuring the euro lower.
Gold Volatile After Fed Holds Rates, Hawkish Dots
Gold prices whipsawed after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, while the Summary of Economic Projections indicated inflation staying above 3%.
USD/CHF Holds Above 200-Day SMA as Inverse Head-and-Shoulders Pattern Remains Intact
The USD/CHF pair traded steady near 0.7932 on Wednesday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with the central bank expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Technical indicators show the pair remains above the 200-day simple moving average, with an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern still in play.
Gold Rises as Traders Eye Hawkish Fed Debut Under Warsh
Gold (XAU/USD) climbed 0.77% on Wednesday as the market awaits the Federal Reserve's first policy decision under Kevin Warsh, expected to hold rates steady amid inflation concerns.
Sterling Slides on Soft UK CPI, US Retail Sales Support Dollar
The British pound fell toward 1.3400 against the U.S. dollar after weaker-than-expected UK inflation data reduced the likelihood of a Bank of England rate hike, while strong U.S. retail sales boosted the greenback.
AUD/USD Steady Near 0.7070 on Improved Risk Sentiment
The Australian Dollar holds firm against the US Dollar as risk sentiment improves following comments from Trump on Iran. The pair trades around 0.7070 with a neutral tone.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Holds Rate Steady at 3.5%-3.75% in First FOMC Meeting
At his first FOMC meeting as Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh maintained a wait-and-see approach, keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 3.5% to 3.75% range.
New Zealand Dollar Weakens to 0.5820 Amid Pre-Fed Risk Aversion
NZD/USD fell 0.24% to 0.5820 as investor confidence hits its lowest since 2023 ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision.
BoJ Hikes Rate to 1.0% but Yen Continues to Fall
Despite the Bank of Japan raising its policy rate to 1.0%, the Japanese yen remains under pressure as analysts say the hike is insufficient to trigger a sustained recovery.
Low FX Volatility Ahead of Fed Decision as Traders Remain Skeptical on Iran Deal
FX trading activity was extremely thin on the day before the Fed meeting, with traders showing skepticism despite seemingly favorable news on the Iran war. Uncertainty over the Iran deal and other factors kept markets subdued.
Canadian Dollar Holds Near Recent Lows as Oil Slump, Fed Outlook Weigh
USD/CAD trades around 1.4010 on Wednesday, gaining 0.10% on the day. The pair maintains a bullish tone as the Canadian Dollar remains under pressure from falling oil prices and positioning ahead of the Fed's monetary policy decision.
USD/CAD Range-Bound as Markets Eye Canadian, US Data - NBC
Analysts at National Bank of Canada note that USD/CAD remains range-bound, with moves driven by shifting expectations for Bank of Canada and Federal Reserve policies amid upcoming data releases.
Euro retreats below 1.1600 as Fed focus returns
The Euro fell moderately against the US Dollar on Wednesday, giving back recent gains as markets turned cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's next moves.
Societe Generale Favors Short USD/JPY on Dovish Fed Risk
Societe Generale's Kit Juckes recommends short positions on USD/JPY, arguing that a dovish Fed outcome would support the trade, while recent G10 policy shifts have not caused significant FX moves.
UK CPI Stays at 2.8% in May, Misses Consensus and BoE Forecast
UK headline CPI held at 2.8% year-on-year in May, below both Bloomberg consensus and the Bank of England's April MPR projection, while core inflation edged up. Societe Generale notes services strength offset goods softness.
Fed Patience Caps Dollar Weakness – OCBC
OCBC strategist Sim Moh Siong says the US dollar is supported by the Fed's patient stance, with FX markets in a holding pattern ahead of the FOMC. Falling oil prices alleviate inflation concerns but have limited room to weigh further on the greenback.
Societe Generale: EUR/USD Range-Bound with Downside Bias to 1.12
Societe Generale's Kit Juckes sees EUR/USD stuck in a range with a downside bias toward 1.12, citing a lack of major FX moves from recent G10 central bank actions and deeper Eurozone GDP forecast cuts.
Gold Trades Sideways as Markets Await Fed Guidance, US-Iran Peace Deal
Gold (XAU/USD) is little changed around $4,332.60 on Wednesday as investors stay cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy guidance and ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations.
USD Range Trading Persists as Fed Holds Steady – Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategists note the US economy shows resilient growth with sticky inflation, keeping the Fed on hold and USD range-bound. Market pricing still leans toward a rate hike in early 2025.
Yen Mildly Gains as USD/JPY Hovers Near 160 Intervention Zone
The Japanese Yen edged higher against the US Dollar on Wednesday, with USD/JPY easing to 160.20, still above the 160.00 level considered the threshold for potential intervention by Japanese authorities. Focus remains on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook.
RBA Holds Rate at 4.35%, Signals Tightening Bias Amid Slowing Growth
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate at 4.35%, retaining a tightening bias but acknowledging slowing growth and rising unemployment, pointing to a prolonged plateau.
RaboResearch: UK CPI and Labour Data Weigh on Pound Outlook
RaboResearch notes softer UK inflation and signs of spare capacity in the labour market, which may influence the Bank of England's stance and weigh on the British Pound.
RBA Holds Rate at 4.35%, AUD/USD Little Changed – UOB
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate unchanged at 4.35% after three consecutive 25 bps hikes. AUD/USD remained steady as the RBA adopted a hawkish pause, according to UOB Global Economics & Markets Research.