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U.S. dollar steady as markets await FOMC minutes and Powell’s remarks

The U.S. dollar struggled to gain momentum, trading within a tight range against its major peers. Investors are holding their breath as they await key events later this week that could offer new insights into the future path of U.S. interest rates. The Federal Reserve’s July policy meeting minutes and a speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium are poised to be the primary drivers of currency market movements. Currently, there is slight pressure on the dollar reflects growing market expectations that the Fed may soon embark on an easing cycle. The dollar index (DXY), which measures the greenback against a basket of other currencies, slipped. Read more to find out about the USDX market trend here.

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Disclaimer:

As the week unfolds, traders will keep a close eye on the FOMC minutes, Powell’s speech, and global economic data, including inflation reports from Canada and Japan, as well as Purchasing Managers’ Index readings across the U.S., eurozone, and UK. These events will likely shape the next moves in the currency markets.

Publication date:

2024-08-20 15:36:48 (GMT)

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