FOMC meeting

Each of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks will present their observations on economic conditions in their respective districts, which provides a broader view of the U.S. economy.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.