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The Fed Held Rates, but the Voting Split Signals a More Hawkish Autumn
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but the 9–3 voting split exposed growing divisions within the FOMC. Rising Treasury yields, persistent inflation and increasingly hawkish rhetoric suggest that further tightening remains firmly on the table. Markets are now shifting their focus towards the Fed's autumn meeting, which could prove decisive for the policy outlook.
Headway
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4h 58min ago
Today Technical Analysis: The Dollar Index falls 0.5% following the Fed decision to keep interest rates unchanged
Gold remains in a corrective phase after failing to sustain its breakout above $4,100. The metal has retreated toward the $4,030-$4,040 support zone, where buyers are attempting to stabilize prices.
STARTRADER
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7h 39min ago
Today Fundamental Analysis: Major sell-off in stocks after mixed signals from the Fed press conference
U.S. stock futures moved higher on Thursday as investors evaluated the latest Big Tech earnings, the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, and renewed tensions in the Middle East.
STARTRADER
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7h 58min ago
Dollar slides after Fed holds rates steady; BoE and BoJ take center stage
Dollar slides after Fed decision, rebounds amid Middle East tensions - Markets assign 75% chance of a September rate hike - BoE and BoJ decisions put the pound and yen in focus - Wall Street traders keep gaze locked on earnings results
XM Group
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8h 12min ago
USD/JPY Temporary in Equilibrium: Multiple Factors in Focus
USD/JPY held near 163.50 on Thursday, with the yen retreating slightly after strengthening in the previous session. The currency had been supported by a broader dollar decline following the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
RoboForex
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9h 9min ago
Bank of England vote could spur GBPUSD jump
GBPUSD may rise if the BoE holds rates but signals a hawkish policy stance, while a dovish Fed outlook pressures the US dollar.
FxPro
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9h 34min ago
Fed Holds Rates; Markets Eye GDP, PCE - CPT Markets
🏦 Fed holds at 3.50-3.75% but 3 members dissent for a hike — Hammack, Kashkari, Logan. 30Y yields spike to 5.211%, highest since 2007. Dow crashes 1,150 points. DXY drops 0.5%, gold rebounds 2% above $4,100. September hike odds fall to 64%. Trump vows Iran "will suffer a heavy blow." GDP and PCE today.
CPT Markets
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9h 42min ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Oi prices retreat as US have launched powerful strikes
Crude prices eased amid Middle East tensions and inventory shifts. Markets also watched Brent’s outlook and rising AI investment risks.
EBC Financial Group
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9h 44min ago
Brent Crude Pulls Back as Supply Concerns Ease
Brent crude falls below $90 as traders reassess Middle East risks, shipping conditions and whether easing supply concerns can limit further upside.
VT Markets
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9h 59min ago
Fed Divisions Deepen; Focus on BoE Decision and U.S. PCE Prices
Today’s focus: Bank of England rate decision, widely expected to hold rates steady. The vote split will be closely watched, given the Middle East conflict pushing energy prices higher. U.S. June Core PCE Price Index is expected to ease to 3.3% YoY (prior 3.4%), though rising energy costs may lift July inflation. Also watch Eurozone Q2 GDP prelim, expected to hold at 0.5% growth.
ATFX
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10h 6min ago
The crypto market holds its ground despite the stock market slump
The crypto market is stable at $2.19 trillion: BTC is holding steady around $64K, while Ethereum maintains its uptrend, but low trading volumes and institutional inactivity are holding back growth.
FxPro
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10h 20min ago
July 30, 2026: Oil, US GDP, and the Bank of England Decision
Oil surged 7.9% on Middle East escalation, reviving inflation fears ahead of Fed's rate hold. Markets await US Q2 GDP, Core PCE, and BoE's rate decision. Brent eyes $92-94 resistance, gold tests $4,115-4,150, GBP/USD approaches 1.3400. Volatility expected in oil, gold, and the pound as inflation risk and central bank signals collide on July 30.
Born2trade
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11h 9min ago
NAS100 Slides as Investors Reassess AI Growth Outlook
NAS100 enters correction territory as investors reassess AI valuations, technology earnings, semiconductor demand and the outlook for future growth.
VT Markets
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11h 41min ago
US Dollar Strengthens as Middle East Tensions and Hawkish Fed Drive Markets | 30th July, 2026
Markets turned risk-averse as renewed Middle East tensions and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance boosted the US Dollar. Gold struggled under Dollar strength, while crude oil fell despite geopolitical risks as demand concerns prevailed. The British Pound weakened, and the Australian Dollar traded mixed as investors focused on US economic data, Fed guidance, and geopolitical developments.
Moneta Markets
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12h 53min ago
Why Is the Japanese Yen Weakening? Could Japan Intervene Again?
The Japanese yen remains under pressure as interest rate differentials, energy prices, and carry trade activity continue to shape market sentiment. Could Japan intervene again to support its currency? Explore the key drivers behind the yen's weakness, the Bank of Japan's policy dilemma, and what it could mean for USD/JPY and the global financial markets.
IUX
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15h 49min ago
The Fed Faces a Delicate Balancing Act
As the US government debt approaches the $40 trillion mark, today's Fed Reserve decision carries significance well beyond interest rates. Although markets price in the risk of a rate hike, a policy hold remains the base case. Investors will focus on whether the Fed prioritizes containing inflation or acknowledges the growing economic and fiscal constraints of keeping borrowing costs elevated.
Headway
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1 day ago
Bitcoin Price Prediction: All Eyes on the Fed as BTC Reclaims $64K
BTC rises 1.5%, recovering above 64.5k; The Fed is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75%; Market pricing is very mixed, so the decision could spark volatility; The vote split could be a key signal amid limited forward guidance; Bitcoin technical analysis.
PrimeXBT
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1 day ago
Today Technical Analysis: Dow Jones gains nearly 1% while tech heavy Nasdaq faces selling pressure
The Dow Jones continues to trade within a constructive short-term uptrend after recovering from the 51,575 low and pushing back toward the recent high at 52,969.
STARTRADER
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1 day ago
Today Fundamental Analysis: Oil prices jump as US and Iran tensions reignite supply fears
After a sharp multi-day slide, crude oil reversed hard on Wednesday. Brent climbed more than 4% to near $88 a barrel, clawing back some of its decline over the prior three sessions as the US military said it had intercepted an Iranian attempted surprise attack on American troops stationed in the Middle East, reigniting tensions after several days of relative calm.
STARTRADER
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1 day ago
The Golden Pyramid: $4,000 → $5,600 → $4,000. What Comes Next?
Gold's chart traces a near-perfect pyramid: $4,000 in Nov 2025, a rally to $5,600 by late January, now back to $4,000. Analysts split on what's next. Bears eye $3,200–3,450 on dollar strength and Fed tightening; bulls target $4,500, even $5,000, on rate-cut bets and safe-haven demand. The $4,000 support level now decides which way gold breaks.
Born2trade
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1 day ago
