Makro Haberleri

The EUR/USD pair loses ground to near 1.1680 during the early European session on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates unchanged.

Wednesday's session had every excuse to rally. The Federal Reserve (Fed) decision was telegraphed. Big Tech earnings were teed up. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) had reclaimed 49,000 just two days earlier.

The Federal Reserve (Fed) left its policy rate unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75%, a widely expected move, but the underlying message was far from straightforward.

Silver (XAG/USD) remains under pressure on Wednesday as markets digest the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve (Fed), with a stronger US Dollar and rising US Treasury yields weighing on the non-yielding metal.

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures dropped 0.8% on Wednesday, falling from a session high near 49,250 to trade about 48,770 after touching a session low around 48,740.

USD/CAD saw a sharp spike to a high near 1.3711 around the FOMC announcement before sellers reclaimed the move.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) edged higher by 0.3% on Wednesday, rising from a session low near 98.57 to trade close to 98.91 in the wake of the FOMC decision.