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US Dollar Index takes a step down after FOMC rate hold
The US Dollar Index (DXY) whipsawed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept interest rates unchanged, as investors had broadly expected.
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Gold holds steady near $3,390 as Fed projects two cuts in 2025
Gold price holds firm near $3,390 as the Federal Reserve decided to hold rates unchanged at the June 18 meeting. The Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) reveals that officials are still eyeing 50 basis points of easing in 2025.
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EUR/USD whipsaws post-FOMC, Fed Chair Powell speech on deck
EUR/USD whipsawed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept interest rates unchanged, as investors had broadly expected.
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GBP/JPY extends slide as traders brace for BoE rate decision
The British Pound (GBP) extends its decline for the second consecutive day against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, as cautious sentiment dominates the market ahead of the Bank of England’s (BoE) key interest rate verdict due on Thursday.
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Federal Reserve rate decision: No change to interest rates, as expected
Highlights of the Federal Reserve rate decision on June 18
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For reference: The most-recent FOMC statement and key projections
The May 7 FOMC statement
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Dow Jones Industrial Average holds near flat post-Fed rate hold
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is mostly flat on Wednesday, with equity markets holding steady after the Federal Reserve (Fed) hit the mark and kept interest rates on holds as most investors expected.
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AUD/USD strengthens ahead of the Fed rate decision, Australian employment
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is gaining ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, supported by a softer Greenback as market participants await the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy decision.
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The market has stopped biting on Iran-Israel headlines
The market is waiting for real news
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EUR/JPY retreats from YTD high amid softer Eurozone CPI, cautious BoJ
The Euro (EUR) extends its decline against the Japanese Yen (JPY) for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, retreating further after briefly touching a year-to-date peak of 167.62 on Tuesday.
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Iran launches a round of missiles toward Israel
Israeli military says a new salvo launched
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Silver lingers below $37.00 as attention shifts to the Fed decision
Silver (XAG/USD) is trading lower on Wednesday, pulling back from multi-year highs after a sharp rally in June that saw monthly gains of more than 10%.
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Goldman Sachs: What we expect from today's June FOMC
The FOMC decision is at 2 pm ET
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Major European indices close the day with mixed results
German Dax and France's CAC lower on the day
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GBP/USD rebounds as Fed, BoE decisions loom amid geopolitical jitters
The GBP/USD recovers some ground on Wednesday as traders await the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy decision, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and the release of jobless claims data in the US. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3452, up 0.19%.
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BOC Macklem: Hope is new trade deal will lead to tariffs being removed
BOC Macklem speaking:
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Japanese Yen rebounds modestly despite weak trade data, Fed policy in focus
The Japanese Yen (JPY) halts its three-day losing streak against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, finding modest support despite a string of soft trade data.
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Crude oil inventories show a drawdown of -11.473 million
Weekly inventory data from the EIA
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The weekly oil inventory data will be released at the bottom of the hour.
Crude oil is lower on the day at $72.12.
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USD/CAD trades flat ahead of Fed rate decision and Powell’s remarks
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is trading flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as markets adopt a cautious tone ahead of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting.
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US stocks are little changed at the opening
Small changes ahead of the FOMC rate decision later this afternoon
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Reuters: Canada may produce its first LNG this week from its Kitimat site
Reports are that the site will operate at a 25% capacity
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Israel is reportedly attacking Iran's Supreme Leader's underground headquarters
According to Israel Hayom
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US: Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 245K last week
US citizens filing new applications for unemployment insurance dropped to 245K for the week ending June 14, as reported by the US Department of Labor (DOL) on Thursday. This print matched initial estimates and came in below the previous week's revised tally of 250K (revised from 248K).
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US Dollar drifts lower ahead of Fed decision as Middle East tensions persist
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the Greenback against a basket of six major currencies, is trading slightly lower on Wednesday after gaining about 0.7% the previous day.
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Gold prices steady as the US Dollar softens, Fed Powell's remarks in focus
Gold (XAU/USD) is holding steady near $3,392 on Wednesday, supported by persistent geopolitical tensions and investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy decision.
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US initial jobless claims 245K vs 245K estimate
The weekly US initial and continuing jobless claims.
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US May housing starts 1.256m vs 1.357m expected
US May 2025 housing starts and building permits data
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WTI Oil price holds gains near $74.00, boosted by rising geopolitical risks
Verbal escalation between US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials has boosted fears of a wider regional war in the Middle East, with the involvement of the US, which is underpinning Crude Oil prices near four-month highs.
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar lightly lower as risk remains cautious
Forex news from the European morning session on Jun 18, 2025
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USD/INR holds steady near recent highs as Fed stays cautious, Middle East tensions persist
The Indian Rupee (INR) remains on the back foot against the United States Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive day of weakness despite a relatively subdued Greenback.
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JPY is a relative outperformer on trade data surprise – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is entering Wednesday’s NA session with a 0.3% gain, outperforming nearly all of the G10 currencies in an environment of mild USD weakness, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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UK says expect tariffs agreement with US on autos to come into force by end of the month
That means 10% tariffs instead of the supposedly proposed 25% tariffs from before
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