The minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January 28-29 meeting, where the FOMC unanimously decided to maintain the target interest rate range at 4.25%-4.5%, revealed discussions surrounding the balance sheet and potential risks to the inflation outlook.Balance Sheet Discussions and Debt Ceiling ConcernsThe minutes disclosed that Fed officials debated the timing …
Read More »Review of Risks Pinpointed by Recent FOMC Minutes
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes highlighted several risks in the current economic and monetary landscape:Monetary Policy Framework Review: The Fed’s monetary policy framework is under review, focusing on the Committee’s Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy, and policy communication practices. However, the 2 percent longer-run inflation …
Read More »FOMC Minutes reflect concerns over Trump’s policies
At January’s meeting, Fed officials debated whether it might be wise to slow or even pause the reduction of their balance sheet holdings, given that renewed concerns over the federal debt ceiling have come back into play. In addition, the Minutes showed the staff’s economic outlook remained largely unchanged from …
Read More »Gold Slides from Peak, but Still Above $ 2,920 Ahead of FOMC Minutes
Gold’s Trajectory Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and FOMC MinutesGold prices have recently retreated from a peak of $2,947.06, reached during European trading hours, but remain elevated above $2,920. This movement occurs against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and anticipation for the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes from …
Read More »Fed Minutes to Offer Clues on Future Policy Path
The minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January 28-29 policy meeting will be released, providing insights into the discussions that led to the decision to hold interest rates steady. Investors will closely examine the document for details surrounding the rationale behind maintaining the policy rate within the 4.25%-4.5% range.Policy Pause and …
Read More »EUR/USD Falls As Dollar Struggle to Rise Ahead of FOMC Minutes
The EUR/USD exchange rate has declined to near 1.0420 in Wednesday’s North American session, as the US dollar strengthens against a backdrop of renewed tariff threats and anticipation of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against six major currencies, …
Read More »FOMC Meeting Minutes in Focus In A Critical Week for Global Markets
Market dynamics are expected to be influenced by a series of crucial events on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Among these are a speech by the U.S. President, building permits data, and the release of the FOMC meeting minutes, all of which will be closely watched by investors and analysts.This week, …
Read More »Dow Jones Holds Steady Despite Healthcare Sector Losses
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a volatile session, initially dropping significantly before recovering to near flat. Despite this overall stability, substantial losses in the healthcare and retail sectors, specifically UnitedHealth and Home Depot, weighed on the index. UnitedHealth’s decline stemmed from shareholder concerns about claims denial practices, while …
Read More »US Dollar 0.30% Higher Amid Ukraine-Linked Talks
The US dollar has strengthened, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) surpassing the 107.00 mark. This surge is largely attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions stemming from the slow progress in US-Russia discussions concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The lack of any tangible breakthroughs in these talks has heightened uncertainty …
Read More »AUD/USD Dips After RBA’s Expected Rate Cut, Cautious Outlook
The AUD/USD pair has dipped below the 0.6350 level, influenced by a strengthening US dollar and a cautious stance from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The US dollar is maintaining its intraday gains, propelled by strong market expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rate range …
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