DXY & Forex

According to CNBC Indonesia, Bank Indonesia launched cross-border QRIS payments with China on April 30, following a trial that recorded 1.64 million transactions worth US$32.2 million, said deputy governor Filianingsih Hendarta. The rollout covers 24 Indonesian providers and 19 Chinese providers, e

According to CoinDesk, US 30-year Treasury yields hit 5% on April 30, reaching their highest level since July 2025. Multiple crypto analysts view the development as bearish for Bitcoin, citing how higher Treasury yields and Fed tightening provide investors with real returns outside risk assets,

According to Fidelity International, U.S. interest rate outlook for the remainder of 2026 will depend on Middle East conflict duration, senior global macro strategist Max Stainton said in a report. While Fidelity's base case remains slightly more dovish than market pricing, the firm predicts one rat

According to Jin 10, USD/JPY rose to 160.5 on April 30, marking the highest level since July 2024.

According to ChainCatcher, citing a report from Jin10, Morgan Stanley on Wednesday postponed its forecast for Federal Reserve rate cuts, now expecting the central bank to begin easing policy in January 2027 rather than 2026. The bank cited persistent inflation above the Fed's 2% target and resilient

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the third consecutive time, with a rare 8-4 split vote highlighting internal disagreements. Powell is stepping down as chair but remaining as a governor; this article analyzes his deeper impact on the crypto market.

According to Gate market data, the US Dollar Index (DXY) broke above 99 today, with intraday gains of 0.06%.

According to reports cited by Jin Shi, South Korea's central bank officials stated on April 30 that they will take action if necessary to stabilize financial markets, while closely monitoring Middle East

On April 29, the U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.32% to close at 98.956. The index measures the dollar's strength against six major currencies. EUR/USD fell to 1.1682 from 1.1714, while GBP/USD declined to 1.3483 from 1.3518. USD/JPY rose to 160.32 from 159.55, and USD/CHF strengthened to 0.7907 from 0.789

According to the Wall Street Journal and CME futures data, traders are now pricing in an 11% probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike this year, up from 0% on Tuesday and 5% earlier on April 29. The shift follows hawkish signals from Fed officials. Meanwhile, the probability of a rate cut stands a

According to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at a recent press conference, officials who voted against maintaining dovish language in the policy statement do not favor rate hikes. Powell emphasized that the disagreement centered on whether the Federal Reserve should adopt a neutral stance on fut

The U.S. Federal Reserve Board (Fed) decided at its April 29 FOMC meeting to keep the benchmark interest rate target range unchanged at 3.50-3.75%, in line with market expectations. In its official statement, the Fed also revealed clear internal divisions—among 12 voting members, 4 voted against, reflecting different positions. Specifically, Governor Stephen Miran argued for a 1 basis point rate cut, while three others—Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari, and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan—supported maintaining the rate but opposed and added language with a more dovish tilt to the dissenting statement. This meeting is expected to be the last policy meeting for Jerome Powell as Fed Chair, and his term will expire on May 15. Decision content:

On Wednesday (April 29), Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will remain a central bank governor through January 2028, extending his influence over monetary policy beyond his term as Fed chair, which ends on May 15. This decision denies Trump an immediate opportunity to fill a vacancy o

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDZAR (USD/ZAR) has surged by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

According to The Block, on April 29, Bitcoin held near $76,100 as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted a third consecutive day of net outflows totaling $138 million, with spot ether ETFs losing an additional $87.7 million. The decline reflects investor caution following the Federal Reserve's decision to ho

According to BlockBeats, on April 30, the Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate target range at 3.50%-3.75% unchanged for the third consecutive meeting, with a rare 8-4 split vote. Fed Governor Stephen Miran voted against, advocating for an immediate 25 basis point rate cut, while governors Ha

According to Bloomberg, the Federal Reserve updated its inflation assessment today, describing price pressures as 'elevated' rather than 'slightly high' in its latest statement. The central bank attributed the shift partly to the impact of global energy prices.

According to CME Fed Watch data, the Federal Reserve has a 99% probability of maintaining interest rates unchanged in June, with only a 1% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut. The same odds apply to July, with a 99% probability of holding rates and 1% probability of cutting. For September, the proba

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDZAR (USD/ZAR) has surged by 1.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

According to BlockBeats, multiple major institutions on April 29 previewed Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference scheduled for April 30, warning of potential hawkish risks. Most institutions expect the Fed to maintain a cautious stance amid improving labor markets and persistent inflation press