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US Dollar Holds Neutral as Markets Await Warsh’s First Fed Decision
The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades with a weaker tone near 99.50 as investors position ahead of the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision under Kevin Warsh.
Gold Rises as Oil Rout Softens Fed Hike Bets
Gold (XAU/USD) climbed over 0.81% on Tuesday, driven by a US-Iran deal that eased inflation fears and reduced expectations for Fed rate hikes in 2026.
AUD/USD Dips as RBA Holds Rates, Maintains Hawkish Tone
The Australian Dollar edged lower on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia left rates unchanged but struck a cautiously hawkish stance, keeping pressure on the currency near 0.7070.
Australian Dollar Stalls Near 0.7300 as Fed Caution Weighs
The Aussie dollar is searching for a catalyst to resume its uptrend that began in late March, but has lost steam near the 0.7300 resistance level as traders adopt a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve's next move.
Silver Holds Near $70.00 Ahead of Fed Decision
Silver (XAG/USD) trades virtually unchanged on Tuesday around $70.00 after reclaiming its 200-day SMA, with traders waiting for the Fed's monetary policy announcement.
USD/CHF Falls as Safe-Haven Demand Eases on US-Iran Tensions
USD/CHF extends losses for a second consecutive day after rejection at 0.8000, pressured by easing US-Iran tensions reducing safe-haven demand for the dollar.
Gold's Daily Move Driven by Geopolitics, Quarterly Trend by Technicals
Gold experienced a sharp move yesterday driven by geopolitical factors, but the broader quarterly trend has been shaped by technical analysis. Today's market is quiet, offering a chance to review the longer-term arc.
USD/CAD Holds Near 1.3990 as Fed Uncertainty and Soft Oil Cap Gains
The Canadian dollar remains near recent lows as USD/CAD trades around 1.3990, little changed on the day amid cautious markets ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
EUR/USD Stalls at 200-Day EMA After Holding Above 1.1550
EUR/USD traded in a narrow range on Tuesday, dipping but holding above 1.1550 before grinding back to the 1.1600 handle, where it stalled at the 200-day exponential moving average.
Yen Fails to Hold Gains After BoJ Rate Hike, USD/JPY Tests 160.40
The Japanese Yen weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday, with USD/JPY edging higher toward the intervention zone of 160.40, despite the Bank of Japan raising interest rates to their highest level in over three years.
British Pound Holds 1.3400 as Fed Decision Looms
The British Pound holds above 1.3400 on Tuesday as the US Dollar recovers ground, with geopolitical tensions easing after the US-Iran peace agreement. GBP/USD trades with minimal losses ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
Australian Dollar Rises After Hawkish RBA Hold, Eyes on Fed
The Australian Dollar strengthened against the US Dollar on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia held rates steady with a hawkish tone, with AUD/USD trading around 0.7070.
BoJ Hikes Rate to 1%, Highest Since 1995, Yen Impact Muted
The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 years, but the move had little effect on the yen, which remains near 160 per dollar.
Silver Advances on US Dollar Weakness Ahead of Fed Decision
Silver (XAG/USD) rose to around $70.45, up 0.60%, as the US dollar weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision.
Hawkish RBA Fails to Boost Australian Dollar Amid Growth Worries
The Reserve Bank of Australia's hawkish hold was more aggressive than markets expected, but the Aussie dollar failed to rally as investors focused on slowing economic growth instead.
Euro Upside Limited vs Dollar, Says National Bank of Canada
National Bank of Canada sees limited upside for the euro against the US dollar, citing favorable US growth and interest rate differentials.
British Pound Rebounds as Yen Fails to Hold BoJ Rate Hike Gains
GBP/JPY recovers from a short-lived pullback after the Bank of Japan's hawkish rate hike, currently trading around 215.10.
BoJ Hawksish Hike to 1.0% Bolsters Yen Outlook – BNY
BNY's Bob Savage says the Bank of Japan's 25bp rate hike to 1.0% and continued JGB tapering signal confidence in underlying inflation, supporting the yen.
OCBC: Limited USD Downside as Fed Caution Persists
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong warns that recent risk-on sentiment following a U.S.-Iran understanding has only triggered a modest pullback in yields and the dollar, while AI-driven growth, Fed event risk, and oil dynamics continue to underpin the greenback.
RBA Holds Rate at 4.35%, Maintains Tightening Bias
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate unchanged at 4.35% while reaffirming a tightening bias, signaling further rate hikes remain possible if inflation pressures persist.
USD/JPY Steady After BoJ Decision, Focus Shifts to Fed
Rabobank notes that USD/JPY is little changed after the latest Bank of Japan meeting, with market attention now on the upcoming Federal Reserve decision and the new Fed President.
NBC: USD/CAD to Stay Range-Bound on Central Bank Expectations
National Bank of Canada expects USD/CAD to remain broadly range-bound, with recent moves driven by shifting expectations for the Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada.
MUFG: BoJ Hike Alone Won't Break Yen; Intervention Risk Remains
MUFG warns that the Bank of Japan's recent rate hike is insufficient to push the yen below 160 per dollar, leaving intervention pressure intact.
Gold Extends Recovery Above $4,300 as Fed, US-Iran Deal in Focus
Gold (XAU/USD) holds above $4,300 on Tuesday, extending its recovery ahead of the Federal Reserve decision and amid awaiting further details on the US-Iran peace framework. The precious metal trades around $4,340, up 0.70% on the day.