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Fed, also known as Federal Reserve, is the central bank of United States. It is one of the most powerful institutions in the world, actions of which affect almost anyone on the planet.

USD/JPY holds 6-year highs
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USD/JPY holds 6-year highs

Today, the USD has been on a tear, as the situation in Ukraine failed to improve, US yields jumped, and the markets focused on the Fed and soaring inflation.
Commodities surged after Fed
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0.48%

Commodities surged after Fed

Fed decision brought no surprise for the markets, and mixed signals from Ukraine-Russia peace talks have sent price of commodities up.

Nasdaq shoots higher, eyes FOMC decision

Today will most likely mark the first rate hike since 2019 in the US, possibly starting a period of rising interest rates.
Talks among Ukraine and Russia ease the price of yellow metal
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0.48%

Talks among Ukraine and Russia ease the price of yellow metal

Continuous talks among Ukraine and Russia brought revert move on yellow safe haven asset, when it plunged by more than 3.5%.
SP500 jumps but selling pressure remains strong
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SP500 jumps but selling pressure remains strong

Volatility remains highly elevated, but Tuesday showed that bulls are not dead yet.
EUR/USD falls to post-COVID lows
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0.55%

EUR/USD falls to post-COVID lows

So far, no major positive news came out of Ukraine/Russia, leading to another sell-off in risky assets.
Gold surges amid current conflict
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0.48%

Gold surges amid current conflict

Gold surges amid current conflict, but within a day, price consolidates to pre-elevated levels. This is the formula of current week price move.
SP500 drops again below 200-day average
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SP500 drops again below 200-day average

This week, the SP500 index has dropped below the important 200-day moving average as traders remain indecisive about the short-term outlook.
GBP/USD ticks higher after inflation figures
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0.71%

GBP/USD ticks higher after inflation figures

Inflation showed no signs of easing in December, confirming the BoE's willingness to increase rates again.
NZD/USD corrects losses after Lavrov comments
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0.67%

NZD/USD corrects losses after Lavrov comments

The threat of an "imminent" invasion of Ukraine might be over for now.
SP500 is trying to defend 200-day average
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SP500 is trying to defend 200-day average

It looks like today's trading might be a bit more optimistic than yesterday's sell-off.
USD/JPY spikes to cycle highs after US inflation report
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USD/JPY spikes to cycle highs after US inflation report

The USD was down broadly after the latest inflation data, however, the USD/JPY pair surged to one-month highs.