Jerome Powell

The U.S. dollar is holding a constructive technical tone as traders prepare for the Federal Reserve meeting, key inflation data and payrolls figures. EUR/USD and GBP/USD remain under pressure near important resistance areas, while central bank guidance keeps forex volatility in focus.

The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% in Jerome Powell’s final meeting as chair. Markets focus on inflation risks, dissenting votes, and the future policy path.

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates at 3.50%–3.75% as markets await guidance on inflation, Iran conflict risks, and Jerome Powell’s potential final FOMC meeting.

US stock futures retreat as DOJ investigation into the Fed rattles Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500. Traders watch inflation data, earnings, and Fed policy outlook.

Gold and silver trade is in choppy conditions ahead of the FOMC, with markets focused less on the expected rate cut and more on Jerome Powell’s tone. Technicals stay constructive, with gold favored on dips and silver nearing a key breakout.

The S&P 500 reversed from record highs as traders await the Fed decision, while Oracle jumped 5% on TikTok deal reports. Retail sales data showed consumer resilience.

The Federal Reserve meets September 16–17, with markets expecting a rate cut. Powell’s guidance on inflation, jobs, and Trump’s political pressure could set the tone for markets.

Gold trades near $3643.76 as markets await the Fed’s rate cut decision. Will Powell’s tone trigger a breakout above $3674 or a pullback toward $3593? Read the full gold price forecast.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a speech at the Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy Conference in San Francisco, affirming the strength of the economy while signaling caution regarding potential interest rate adjustments.