Forex Market

Key Takeaways Rates held at 2%: The ECB kept its key deposit rate unchanged, sticking with a “steady-hand approach” as expected. Stagflation warning: ING analysts highlighted “increasing stagflationary pressures” in the eurozone — a toxic mix of high inflation and stagnant growth. Oil and gas pain: The Iran war has …

Key Takeaways Rates held at 3.75%: The BOE voted 8-1 to keep its key bank rate unchanged, with one member backing a quarter-point hike. Hawkish warning shot: The central bank flagged that policy may need to respond later this year to the energy shock from the Iran war. Inflation already …

Key Takeaways Hold widely expected: All 62 economists polled by Reuters predict no change to the 3.75% Bank Rate at Thursday’s meeting. Vote split forecast: Analysts expect an 8-1 vote, with Chief Economist Huw Pill seen as the most likely dissenter favoring a hike. Bailey pushes back: The Governor has …

The Federal Reserve held its Fed Funds Target Range steady at 3.50%–3.75% in April, marking a third consecutive pause. Chair Jerome Powell underscored that policy is balanced and flexible, stressing the Fed is prepared to adjust in either direction depending on economic developments. Powell’s Press Conference Highlights– Inflation remains elevated, …

The Federal Reserve’s April meeting concluded with interest rates held steady at 3.50%–3.75%, marking the third consecutive pause. While the decision was widely expected, the tone of the statement and Powell’s remarks revealed a central bank leaning hawkish overall, though with visible cracks in consensus.Economic Activity and Labor MarketThe statement …

The US dollar surged against the Japanese yen, pushing USD/JPY to the 160.20 region—its highest level in nearly two years—after the Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged while signaling a hawkish stance. Although the decision to hold rates was widely expected, the Fed’s statement emphasized that inflation remains …

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% during its April meeting, marking the third consecutive time policymakers have opted for stability. This outcome was widely anticipated by markets, which had already priced in a pause. The decision comes against a backdrop of heightened …

For years, investors operated under the assumption that the Federal Reserve would always step in when markets faltered — cutting rates, buying bonds, and flooding the system with liquidity. That safety net fueled one of the longest bull markets in history. But sharp criticism of Jerome Powell’s approach has raised …

Central banks occupy a prominent—if not the most prominent—position among market drivers this week. Five central banks are set to announce interest rate decisions during this period: the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, the Bank of Canada, and the Bank of Japan, which has already …

The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, choosing to remain cautious as policymakers weigh slowing economic momentum against lingering inflation risks.While the decision itself was widely expected, the central bank’s updated outlook revealed a more complex picture. Growth projections for the coming years …