Chair Warsh

The S&P 500 moved higher into the middle of the session as traders attempted to reclaim an important moving average. Strong retail sales, firm inflation pressure and energy costs above key levels are complicating the market’s hope for a single Fed hike.

The U.S. Dollar Index remains supported as traders look beyond a widely expected Fed rate hike and focus on Chair Warsh’s policy guidance. EUR/USD and GBP/USD remain under pressure as relative central bank expectations and key technical levels shape near-term direction.