Tag: FOMC impact

USD/JPY AUDJPY
November 22, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

USDJPY Rallied Higher As the US Dollar Rose Against the Yen

Additionally, the recent agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting has limited the upside potential for the JPY as a safe haven currency. Interestingly, the recent weakening of the USD may reduce the need for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to intervene in the foreign exchange (FX) markets if this trend continues. Furthermore, Japanese…

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May 17, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

The FOMC meeting’s impact on the markets

LeapRate Exclusive... The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is a branch of the Federal Reserve that is responsible for discussing and establishing US monetary policy. They meet eight times a year (although they can meet more frequently if needed) to debate any necessary policy changes. Most traders mark these dates on their economic calendars due…

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