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Dollar Firms as Traders Assess Federal Reserve’s Rate Path

The U.S. dollar firmed up in early trading, bolstered by Powell’s firm stance on future monetary policy decisions. His speech suggested the Federal Reserve is unlikely to pursue larger-than-expected interest rate cuts, reducing market expectations for a 50-basis-point (bps) reduction. The dollar index (DXY) continuing its recovery from the recent low. The index gained, marking its second consecutive day of upward movement, driven by the market’s recalibration of expectations regarding the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate cut strategy. Powell’s comments at the Tennessee conference came amid growing speculation on how the Fed would move forward with rate cuts. He clarified that the Fed would likely continue with smaller, quarter-percentage-point cuts, cautioning that rapid easing could misalign with the economic outlook. Read more to find out how will the U.S. dollar trend.

how will dollar trend

Disclaimer:

Traders will likely remain cautious until policy decision, as the direction of the euro will hinge on inflation trends and the ECB’s next moves. The euro’s recent dip is representative of the currency’s vulnerability to softer economic data. Risk management is advised to complement these releases closely for further indications of market trends.

Publication date:

2024-10-05 16:29:28 (GMT)

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