DXY & Forex

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDBRL (US Dollar vs Brazilian) has dropped by 0.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News message, April 26 — According to CME FedWatch, the probability of the Federal Reserve holding rates steady in April stands at 100%. Looking ahead to June, the odds of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate cut are just 4.7%, while the probability of maintaining rates unchanged is 95.3%. The dat

Gate News message, April 26 — The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the way for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh as the incoming central bank chair. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro

Gate News message, April 26 — Next week brings a super central bank week and earnings season, with the Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, Bank of England, European Central Bank, and Bank of Canada all set to announce interest rate decisions. The Federal Reserve will release its rate decision at 2 a.m.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that it is withdrawing the criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell, handing the matter over to the Fed’s Inspector General for follow-up, and temporarily removing the Senate’s obstacle to Warsh’s appointment. The market reacted immediately: U.S. Treasury yields fell and the stock market rose; Democrats questioned the timing. Pirro said this is a phased arrangement, and that if evidence is needed, the investigation could be restarted. Powell’s term runs until 2026, and whether he remains in office will affect subsequent nominations, underscoring the gray area of Fed independence under political pressure.

Gate News message, April 25 — Macro trends and geopolitical tensions dominated market movements this week. U.S.-Iran tensions continue to pressure oil prices and global risk assets, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade unresolved and negotiations shifting toward "complete ceasefire." Risk-off

Singapore Exchange's foreign exchange arm has partnered with Rand Merchant Bank to integrate African currency liquidity into its electronic trading platform, creating a direct link between regional markets and global participants. Under the arrangement, RMB will feed its pricing and liquidity

The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the way for the Senate to confirm incoming central bank chair Kevin Warsh. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced on Friday that she would be closing t

Gate News message, April 24 — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that the dollar's dominant status and reserve currency position have been further strengthened.

Gate News message, April 24 — U.S. one-year inflation expectations for April came in at 4.7%, falling short of the market forecast of 4.8% and the previous month's reading of 4.8%.

Gate News message, April 24 — ECB Governing Council member Kazimir said a small rate hike may be needed to address current economic conditions.

Gate News message, April 24 — A survey indicates the European Central Bank will likely maintain interest rates in April but raise them by 25 basis points in June, driven by inflation concerns stemming from geopolitical tensions. Looking ahead, market participants widely expect the ECB to begin

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDILS (US dollar vs Israeli Shekel) has surged by 0.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Japan’s core inflation rebounded for the first time in five months in March, driven mainly by higher energy prices sparked by geopolitical tensions. As inflationary pressure gradually becomes more apparent, the market is closely watching the Bank of Japan’s upcoming rate decision meeting. At present, most institutions expect the BoJ to keep interest rates unchanged, but it may issue guidance that leans toward a hawkish monetary policy stance. At the same time, the yen has remained weak, prompting the Japanese government to be highly alert to speculative trading. Japan’s Ministry of Finance has made it clear that if necessary, it will take intervention measures at any time to stabilize the currency market. Energy prices boost Japan’s core inflation According to CNBC, Japan’s March core inflation rate excluding fresh food rose to a year-on-year rate of 1.8%, higher than February’s 1.6%. This is the first acceleration in this data in five months, mainly because the Middle East conflict has pushed energy prices higher. However, inflation excluding energy and food edged down slightly to 2.4%. According to a BoJ survey, more than 80%…

Gate News message, April 23 — The US Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, rose 0.18% and closed at 98.774 at the end of New York forex trading. The euro weakened to 1.1685 USD

Gate News message, April 23 — According to CME Fed Watch data, the probability of the Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged in April stands at 99%, with only a 1% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike. Looking ahead to June, the odds show a 96.4% probability of maintaining current rates, 2.6% prob

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDZAR (USD/ZAR) has surged by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

Gate News message, April 24 — Iran's Central Bank has confirmed that the first batch of transit fees collected from vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz has been received in cash foreign exchange form, according to Haji Babaei, Vice Speaker of the Iranian Islamic Parliament. The funds have b

According to a recent Reuters survey of economists conducted April 17-21, the Federal Reserve is expected to wait at least six more months before cutting interest rates in 2024. The postponement reflects inflationary pressures stemming from the Middle East war, which has lasted approximately two mon