Three dissenting voices demanded a hike, yet the Federal Reserve held rates steady, triggering the dollar's immediate retreat.
Vikram Nair
14 min read
Oil rebounded above $86 as US strikes on Iran reignited geopolitical risk while the Fed held rates steady.
Marcus Halloran
13 min read
Headline US PCE deflator growth hit 0.4% M/M, marking the first outcome above 4% since April 2023 according to KBC Bank.
Sofia Mendes
11 min read
Silver cratered to a multi-month low on June 5, 2026, crushed by a dollar surge following strong jobs data.
Sofia Mendes
9 min read
USD/CHF trades at 0.8080 as Fed hikes clash with SNB passivity. Learn how policy divergence shapes this seven-month high and key liquidity zones.
Aisha Rahman
14 min read
Fed hike odds hit 89%, pushing NZD/USD toward 0.5600. See why dairy exports and RBNZ policy cannot offset this sharp monetary divergence.
Aisha Rahman
14 min read
The FOMC held rates at 3.50%-3.75% as PCE inflation surged to 3.6%. Analyze why the Committee paused cuts despite GDP slowing to 2.2%.
Sofia Mendes
11 min read
Cable shed three big figures, dropping from 1.3450 to 1.3150 after Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on June 22.
Marcus Halloran
12 min read
With Greater Tokyo inflation nearing the 2% target, USD/JPY clings to 162.00. Discover how BoJ normalization creates a volatile floor for traders.
Aisha Rahman
10 min read
Gold fell 1.78% after Core PCE hit 0.3%, beating forecasts. See how this inflation surprise reshapes Fed rate expectations and XAUUSD levels.
Aisha Rahman
11 min read
Gold slipped below $4,000 as inflation hit 4%. See how Fed rate expectations and labor data now drive XAU/USD volatility for traders.
Sofia Mendes
10 min read
Gold futures fell Rs 1,600 after nine Fed policymakers signaled rate hikes, raising the opportunity cost for nonyielding metals.
Vikram Nair
12 min read
Gold sits pinned near $4,200. Traders are stuck between a 90% probability of Fed rate hikes and ceasefire talks that could collapse at any moment.
Aisha Rahman
10 min read
Chair Warsh cut the FOMC statement to 130 words, removing forward guidance. With 2026 rates at 3.8%, traders must now read raw data.
Sofia Mendes
13 min read
The Fed dot plot now signals 38 bps of tightening. I break down why USD/JPY volatility is just starting and where sellers step in.
Sofia Mendes
12 min read
The June 2026 rate hike to 1.00% marks a 31-year high. I break down why delayed action triggered this inflation overshoot and what it means for your FX...
Vikram Nair
14 min read
ECB raised rates to 2.25% yet 3.5% inflation expectations persist. Analysis shows why restrictive policy remains essential for EUR/CHF stability.
Sofia Mendes
9 min read
Gold trades near 4114 as soft 2.8% UK CPI data forces the Bank of England to hold rates, creating volatility traps for FX traders.
Marcus Halloran
14 min read
UBS sees market pricing for two rate hikes as too aggressive, citing a 0.8% inflation drop forecast and a constructive $5,200 gold target.
Sofia Mendes
13 min read
Japan's corecore inflation fell to 2.1% in May, masking sticky 2.7% headline rates. I explain why this gap forces the BOJ to pause.
Sofia Mendes
12 min read
Gold fell 1.78% as ceasefire talks eased fears. See how divergent central bank policies now drive market direction more than geopolitics.
Sofia Mendes
15 min read
The FOMC meets eight times annually to dictate monetary policy that drives global currency valuations.
Sofia Mendes
14 min read
Gold collapsed to $4,219 as the Fed prioritizes price stability. With Core PCE near 3.3%, non-yielding assets face a brutal repricing ahead.
Sofia Mendes
9 min read
The USD/INR pair climbs to 94.85 as hawkish Fed bets override the relief from lower oil prices.
Vikram Nair
14 min read
EUR/USD trades at 1.1428 as a 45% Fed hike probability drives the pair lower amid central bank divergence and geopolitical risks.
Aisha Rahman
15 min read
USD/JPY tagged a weekly high unseen since 1986 as Fed hikes widen the yield gap. See why 162.00 is the next ceiling to watch.
Vikram Nair
13 min read
With 9 of 19 Fed policymakers seeing a hike, the Swiss Franc hits seven-month lows despite Iran tensions. See why yield beats safety.
Aisha Rahman
14 min read
The Reserve Bank of India's net short forward position hit a record $106.6 billion in May, signaling massive intervention to stabilize the rupee.
Sofia Mendes
13 min read
The Japanese Yen trades near 160.00 despite a widely expected 25-basis-point rate hike. Brown Brothers Harriman warns that cooling domestic consumer...
Vikram Nair
14 min read
Gold consolidates near record highs as traders weigh a 60% probability of a December rate hike against geopolitical de-escalation.
Aisha Rahman
11 min read
Nordea warns EUR/USD could slide to 1.03 if support cracks amid a 162 basis point rate differential favoring the US dollar this year.
Marcus Halloran
14 min read
The RBA held the cash rate at 4.35% in June 2026. Analysis shows persistent inflation and global divergence drove the decision to pause.
Marcus Halloran
13 min read
Germany's CPI inflation dropping to 2.3% in June 2026 directly undermines immediate European Central Bank rate hike expectations.
Sofia Mendes
13 min read
The EUR/USD pair trades near 1.1415 as traders slash odds of further ECB rate hikes. Monetary policy divergence between the United States and Europe...
Vikram Nair
13 min read
Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish pivot pushes rate hike expectations to +30 basis points, widening the transatlantic yield gap and lifting the dollar.
Sofia Mendes
15 min read
Warsh's Sintra debut ends clear guidance. With $31.4T at stake, learn why his silence creates more volatility than old roadmaps ever did.
Vikram Nair
11 min read
A 10 basis point rate surprise cuts long-term inflation expectations by 5 points. See how Fed shocks reshape market pricing instantly.
Marcus Halloran
14 min read
Gold faces a 3.4% weekly loss as hawkish Fed bets drive the dollar higher while inflation breaks 4.0%.
Sofia Mendes
11 min read
With 87% odds of a hike, the Fed prioritizes price stability. I break down why the USD Index hitting 101.05 demands immediate attention.
Marcus Halloran
12 min read
Dollar divergence drives yen to 161.82 as Fed rate signals keep pressure on Japan. See why Capital Economics sees further greenback gains ahead.
Aisha Rahman
14 min read
Deutsche Bank warns gold could crash to $3,800 per ounce if the Fed hikes rates three to four times in 2026.
Aisha Rahman
12 min read
The FOMC kept the target range at 3.5%-3.75% but signaled a hawkish hold. See how the median 3.8% projection impacts your FX trades.
Vikram Nair
13 min read
Warsh faces July 14 scrutiny with inflation at 4.2%. I analyze how statutory rules limit his options and what silence means for your trades.
Marcus Halloran
13 min read
NZ consumer confidence crashed to 80.4 in Q2 2026. I break down what this historic low means for your forex and CFD trades.
Sofia Mendes
14 min read
GBP/USD dropped 1.25% weekly as Fed hawkishness clashes with BoE hesitation. Learn why policy gaps matter more than technical patterns today.
Aisha Rahman
10 min read
Traders price 20 basis points of hikes while the Fed holds at 3.65%. I analyze Warsh's dovish rhetoric masking this rigid stance.
Sofia Mendes
10 min read
All 35 economists predict the Swiss National Bank will hold its policy rate at 0%. ForexCFD.top analyzes how this static mandate shapes CHF volatility.
Marcus Halloran
11 min read