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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 19 Mar: Fed keeps rates unchanged. See two cuts in 2025
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 19 Mar: Fed keeps rates unchanged. See two cuts in 2025
Forex news for North American trading on Mar 19, 2025
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The Age of Artificial Deception: AI Fraud Is Fooling Investors, CFTC Warns
The Age of Artificial Deception: AI Fraud Is Fooling Investors, CFTC Warns
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By Finance Magnates
The Age of Artificial Deception: AI Fraud Is Fooling Investors, CFTC Warns
Scammers are using artificial intelligence to make their frauds more convincing than ever, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) warned in a new advisory today (Wednesday).
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Economic calendar in Asia Thursday, March 20, 2025 - PBOC rate setting day
Economic calendar in Asia Thursday, March 20, 2025 - PBOC rate setting day
People's Bank of China Loan Prime Rate (LPR) setting day
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Forex Today: The UK docket takes centre stage with the BoE and jobs report
Forex Today: The UK docket takes centre stage with the BoE and jobs report
The Greenback managed to regain some balance and set aside three consecutive daily pullbacks after the Fed maintained its interest rates at its meeting, as widely anticipated.
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Gold price records new milestone following FOMC’s decision
Gold price records new milestone following FOMC’s decision
Gold prices rallied sharply and hit a new all-time high of $3,052 on Wednesday as US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell spoke following the Fed’s decision to hold rates unchanged.
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US stock markets cheer on Fed day
US stock markets cheer on Fed day
Closing changes for North American indexes
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Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounds after Fed holds the line
Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounds after Fed holds the line
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained ground on Wednesday, adding around 540 points at its peaks with equities climbing higher after the Federal Reserve (Fed) gave a nod to still expecting around two rate cuts through the remainder of the year.
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USDJPY moves lower. US yields are lows
USDJPY moves lower. US yields are lows
The 2 year yield is down -6.1 basis points. The 10 year yield is down -2 point basis points
The Fed's projections signal 50 basis points of rate cuts for 2025
The Fed's projections signal 50 basis points of rate cuts for 2025
The Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) latest dot plot indicates that interest rates will average 3.9% by the end of 2025, matching the December projection.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Surge As Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Surge As Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Surge As Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate steady for a second consecutive meeting, signaling concerns about slower economic growth and persistent inflation pressures.
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USD/JPY steady near 149.30 as Fed holds rates, signals caution
USD/JPY steady near 149.30 as Fed holds rates, signals caution
The USD/JPY climbs in Wednesday after the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) decision to keep rates unchanged.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD lurches to new record highs post-Fed
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD lurches to new record highs post-Fed
On Wednesday, Gold surged, reaching $3,040 during intraday trading as the Federal Reserve (Fed) made its latest interest rate decision, keeping rates unchanged at 4.5%.
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AUD/USD trims losses as Powell signals patience, Fed sentiment remains dovish
AUD/USD trims losses as Powell signals patience, Fed sentiment remains dovish
The AUD/USD pair retreats toward 0.6340 in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, as the US Dollar (USD) remains firm.
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GBP/USD claws back 1.3000 as Fed signals willingness to change rates on labor weakness
GBP/USD claws back 1.3000 as Fed signals willingness to change rates on labor weakness
GBP/USD lurched higher on Wednesday, tapping 1.2985 in intraday trading after the Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest rate call came in broadly as expected, with the Fed keeping rates steady at 4.5%.
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EUR/USD trims losses as Fed holds rates, signals cautious stance
EUR/USD trims losses as Fed holds rates, signals cautious stance
The EUR/USD rallied on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged despite adopting a slightly hawkish approach to the future path of interest rates.
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US Dollar trims gains after Powell's comments
US Dollar trims gains after Powell's comments
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is gaining traction near 104.00 after the Federal Reserve decided to keep its benchmark interest rate at 4.5%, maintaining a cautious stance amid evolving inflation and economic conditions.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average treads water ahead of Fed
Dow Jones Industrial Average treads water ahead of Fed
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) held steady within familiar territory on Wednesday, but holding a bullish stance as investors gear up for another showing from the Federal Reserve (Fed).
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Dow Jones Industrial Average treads water ahead of Fed
Dow Jones Industrial Average treads water ahead of Fed
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) held steady within familiar territory on Wednesday, but holding a bullish stance as investors gear up for another showing from the Federal Reserve (Fed).
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Mexican Peso dips as Fed decision weighs, Mexican data in focus
Mexican Peso dips as Fed decision weighs, Mexican data in focus
The Mexican Peso (MXN) lost some ground against the US Dollar (USD) in early trading on Wednesday as market players awaited the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) monetary policy decision, hence reducing their exposure to high-beta currencies like the Peso.
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What to watch: Initial jobless claims, capex and card spending data
What to watch: Initial jobless claims, capex and card spending data
Bank of America on the economic data they're watching
EURUSD Technical Analysis: Key levels to watch through of FOMC rate decision
EURUSD Technical Analysis: Key levels to watch through of FOMC rate decision
EURUSD nears crucial levels as traders eye FOMC rate decision. Resistance at 1.0954 and support at 1.0817 are key for bullish or bearish momentum.
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Bulls lose steam as correction unfolds
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Bulls lose steam as correction unfolds
EUR/USD moved lower on Wednesday after the European session, retreating toward the 1.0895 zone following recent strong gains.
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USDJPY: The price is testing a swing area upside target.
USDJPY: The price is testing a swing area upside target.
What key levels are in play through the FOMC rate decision
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Taurex Strengthens Leadership with the Appointment of Dennis Yeh as Head of Asia
Taurex Strengthens Leadership with the Appointment of Dennis Yeh as Head of Asia
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By Finance Magnates
Taurex Strengthens Leadership with the Appointment of Dennis Yeh as Head of Asia
The appointment helps Taurex become a dominant player in the Asian trading market.
Trump after call with Zelensky: We are very much on track
Trump after call with Zelensky: We are very much on track
Trump says readout will be released shortly
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Will XRP Be the Next Bitcoin? SEC Drops Lawsuit, Sending Price Up 12%
Will XRP Be the Next Bitcoin? SEC Drops Lawsuit, Sending Price Up 12%
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By Finance Magnates
Will XRP Be the Next Bitcoin? SEC Drops Lawsuit, Sending Price Up 12%
After more than four years of legal battles, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is withdrawing its lawsuit against Ripple, according to the company's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse.
GBP/USD slips below 1.30 as traders brace for FOMC’s decision
GBP/USD slips below 1.30 as traders brace for FOMC’s decision
The Pound Sterling dropped 0.20% against the Greenback during the North American session as traders await the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision.
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AUDUSD: Buyers had their shot. They missed.
AUDUSD: Buyers had their shot. They missed.
The price of the AUDUSD is back below the 100-day MA at 0.63489
Best Brokers in Mexico in 2025
Best Brokers in Mexico in 2025
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By Finance Magnates
Best Brokers in Mexico in 2025
Who are the top rated brokers in Mexico for 2025? See what factors traders should consider when choosing the best brokers in the country.
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EIA weekly crude oil inventories +1745K vs +512K expected
EIA weekly crude oil inventories +1745K vs +512K expected
The weekly US EIA storage report for the week ending March 14
USD/JPY revisits two-week high of 150.00 with Fed policy in focus
USD/JPY revisits two-week high of 150.00 with Fed policy in focus
The USD/JPY pair jumps to near the psychological level of 150.00 in North American trading hours on Wednesday.
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The USDCAD is moving higher after bouncing off familiar support yesterday.
The USDCAD is moving higher after bouncing off familiar support yesterday.
The move higher in the USDCAD has run into MA resistance against the 200 bar MA on the 4-hour chart. The battle lines have been drawn.
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