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Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG) find selling pressure from the post-FOMC stronger US dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) face pressure after the Fed’s latest policy stance boosted the US Dollar, despite a 25 bps cut. Following record highs earlier this week, metals enter a more cautious phase as Powell’s balanced tone tempers dovish expectations and gives back some confidence in the FED and the US Dollar. Discover charts for the two metals and some technical levels.
by Elior Manier
Bank of England holds rates, British Pound slips
The BoE didn't surprise and held rates at 4% at today's meeting. Governor Bailey noted that inflation remains high and the Bank's forecast shows that employment growth is at zero. The Fed lowered rates for the first time in nine months, citing the cooling labor market as the main factor behind the rate cut.
by Kenneth Fisher
EUR/USD Technical: Euro bullish trend intact despite 1.2% sell-off after FOMC
The EUR/USD hit a 4-year high of 1.1919 after the Fed’s 25 bps rate cut, but reversed to close -0.5% lower as Powell struck a less dovish tone, calling the move a “risk management” cut. The pair extended its decline to 1.1780 in Asia, down 1.2% from the post-FOMC high. Despite the Fed’s cautious stance, futures still price in three cuts for 2026, keeping the dollar under pressure and supporting the euro’s broader uptrend.
by Kelvin Wong
New Zealand dollar sinks on soft GDP
New Zealand's economy declined 0.9% q/q in the second quarter following a 0.9% gain in Q1. The Federal Reserve delivered a rate cut for the first time since December 2024 and signaled two more rate cuts before the end of the year.
by Kenneth Fisher
Markets Today: Gold Retreats, Equities Choppy as Markets Digest Fed Decision, DAX Up 1%. BoE Meeting Up Next
Global markets are volatile after the Fed's rate cut, with choppy equities and retreating gold. The BoE meeting is next, and the DAX is up 1%. This article provides a comprehensive overview of market reactions, including Asian and European performance, currency movements, and commodity updates. It also previews the upcoming BoE meeting and offers technical analysis on the DAX.
by Zain Vawda
USD/JPY Technical: Yen eyeing a medium-term bullish breakout against USD from a 5-month range
USD/JPY remains under pressure, holding near key support at 145.95 after slipping to 146.20 in Asia trade. While the US dollar has broadly weakened in recent weeks, its bearish momentum versus the yen has lagged. With the FOMC decision, dot plot, and Powell’s remarks in focus, momentum signals point to potential further downside. A break below 145.95 may trigger a medium-term bearish move toward 145.20.
by Kelvin Wong
UK inflation unchanged at 3.8%, pound shrugs
UK inflation was unchanged at 3.8%, a 19-month high. Core CPI eased to 3.6% from 3.8%, well above the BoE target of 2%. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower rates by a quarter-point at today's meeting.
by Kenneth Fisher
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