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FxstreetWed, Jul 31
Powell speech: Rate cut could be on table in September
FxstreetWed, Jul 31
Powell speech: We need greater confidence on inflation
FxstreetWed, Jul 31
Powell speech: Attentive to risks on both sides of dual mandate
Investing.comWed, Jul 31
WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Holds Press Conference
AUD/USD dips as Fed disregards rate cuts despite inflation progress
FxstreetWed, Jul 31
US Dollar reclaims ground after Fed decision
Economic Indicator
Powell speech: Attentive to risks on both sides of dual mandate
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell explains the decision to leave the policy rate, federal funds rate, unchanged at the range of 5.25%-5.5% and responds to questions in the post-meeting press conference.Fxstreet
Wed, Jul 31
Forex
GBP/USD muted after Fed’s hold rates, pushes back against easing
The GBP/USD whipsawed during the North American session after the Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep rates unchanged yet pushed back against easing policy, noting, “The Committee does not expect it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2 percent.” The major trades are volatile, around 1.2800-1.2850, and register modest losses.
Fxstreet
Wed, Jul 31
Commodities
Gold price climbs on geopolitical tensions ahead of Fed’s policy decision
Gold price edged higher during the North American session as traders estimate the Federal Reserve (Fed) will hold rates steady, but it would lay the ground for lower rates that were originally set higher due to an inflationary jump after the Covid-19 reopening.Fxstreet
Wed, Jul 31
Forex
Canadian Dollar finds gains on GDP forecast beat
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) found a brief reprieve on Wednesday from steady selling pressure against the Greenback after Canadian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) beat forecasts, but gains remain limited as the figure still eased from the previous print.
Fxstreet
Wed, Jul 31
