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Near the end of the trading week, one of the most relevant moves in the FX market has been the Japanese yen’s neutrality, even after the release of the US PCE inflation data. After the data was published, USD/JPY did not register a significant move, with price action staying close to 0.05%, reinforcing a phase of short-term indecision.

The trading week continues, and so far, gold is once again showing clear short-term weakness. During the session, the price is down more than 2.00%, while selling pressure has returned shortly after today’s Federal Reserve decision and comments.

FOMC Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting may leave rates unchanged, but the SEP, dot plot and press conference could reshape expectations for interest rates

Australian dollar eases and the ASX 200 perks up after the RBA holds rates at 4.35%, maintaining a mildly hawkish policy stance.

This explainer looks at what determines financial conditions, the impact they have on markets and the real economy, along with the indicators you can watch to monitor how they’re evolving.

Money supply is directly controlled by central banks of influential countries around the world. Learn how they decrease and increase money supply in this article.

Quantitative easing is a monetary policy tool of central banks, which has received its fair share of criticism for causing inflation. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of QE and how it can impact the stock market and forex market.

Monetary policy – particularly in the US – impacts global markets. As the Fed starts to talk of its tapering timeline, we take a look at what that really means and how it could play out on US stocks, indices and global assets.

The Federal Reserve guides monetary policy in the United States, but who executes the mandate of the central bank? Read on for everything you need to know on Fed chair Jerome Powell.

The US dollar is the world’s reserve currency and the currency of the world’s largest economy, making it a powerhouse in the forex market. Discover everything you should know about USD before you open a position.

Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, the Bank of England’s talk of negative interest rates has sparked concerns among banks, investors and consumers. But what exactly would negative interest rates mean and why would the Bank of England consider them?

Economic indicators give traders and investors crucial insights into the health of a country’s economy, which can impact the profitability of positions on a range of markets, including forex, stocks and indices. Discover what economic indicators are and 10 popular macro indicators to watch.