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What could move and why?
FXT AI explains The Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision.
A Fed decision can move markets in three ways;
A surprise can move markets. Watch how the outcome compares with what markets have already priced in.
Watch for changes in the Fed's outlook and any signalling about future rates.
Markets can react more to the tone and guidance than to the rate decision itself.
The markets most affected by the
Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision
Dovish means a softer rate outlook than expected; hawkish means a firmer one.
The dollar is the most direct expression of rate expectations. A dovish surprise would typically pressure the dollar; a hawkish one supports it.
Gold is a classic hedge against policy uncertainty. A softer Fed stance can be supportive; a firmer stance can create a headwind but other forces can outweigh these relationships.
Shifts in expected US rates relative to euro-area rates can move the pair. A firmer US outlook can pressure EUR/USD; a softer outlook can support it.
Rate-sensitive shares, including technology companies, can react to changes in borrowing costs and the value of future earnings. The Fed's view of economic growth can also support or pressure equities.
These are possible relationships, not predictions. Reactions can reverse sharply. Spreads may widen and slippage may occur around the release. Market references do not establish instrument availability on your account.
General information only, not investment advice. FXT AI informs; you decide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decides whether to raise, lower or maintain the target range for the federal funds rate. It holds eight scheduled meetings each year. Scheduled decisions are normally announced at 2:00pm US Eastern Time on the final day of the meeting, followed by a press conference at 2:30pm. Check the Federal Reserve calendar for the next date; local times vary with daylight saving.
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report measures changes in the prices consumers pay for goods and services. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes it monthly, normally at 8:30am US Eastern Time. The release date varies each month. Check the BLS calendar for the next report and convert the time for your location.
Non-Farm Payrolls measures US payroll employment outside the farm sector and forms part of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly Employment Situation report. The report also includes unemployment and earnings data. It is normally released at 8:30am US Eastern Time, usually on the first Friday of the month. Dates can vary, so check the BLS calendar for the next release and your local time.
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