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What a Fed Decision Does to Forex
2:18 · 7 chapters · Forex basics, part 8
What you'll learn
How a Fed rate decision moves forex: rates and the dollar, why surprises matter most, and what happens at 2:00 and 2:30 pm New York time.
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- Key point 1
- Higher US rates often support the dollar; lower rates often weigh on it (a tendency, not a rule)
- Key point 2
- Expected decisions are often priced in; surprises and tone move markets
- Key point 3
- Statement at 2:00 pm and press conference at 2:30 pm, New York time
- Key point 4
- Major USD pairs and gold usually react first
- Key point 5
- A five-point Fed day checklist
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