ECB-Fed Policy Divergence Underpins EUR/USD
The two central banks appear to have a different approach on how the recent financial turmoil impacts monetary policy and the more hawkish stance by the ECB is supportive for the pair
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Nikos Tzabouras is a graduate of the Department of International & European Economic Studies at the Athens University of Economics and Business. He has a long time presence at FXCM, as he joined the company in 2011. He has served from multiple positions, but specializes in financial market analysis and commentary.
With his educational background in international relations, he emphasizes not only on Technical Analysis but also in Fundamental Analysis and Geopolitics – which have been having increasing impact on financial markets. He has longtime experience in market analysis and as a host of educational trading courses via online and in-person sessions and conferences.
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The two central banks appear to have a different approach on how the recent financial turmoil impacts monetary policy and the more hawkish stance by the ECB is supportive for the pair
Watch today’s US Open for discussion on the Fed’s hike and conservative stance due to the banking turmoil, as well today’s policy decision by the Bank of England
The US central bank was constrained to a 0.25% rate increase and to an unchanged 5.1% median terminal rate projection, due to the banking turmoil amidst elevated uncertainty
The commodity made a strong start of the week, as fears over the health of the financial system ebbed, but faces pressure today, as markets brace for the Fed’s policy decision
Watch today’s US Open for commentary on the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS and how the banking turmoil has affected market expectations for the Fed’s policy decision, due on Wednesday
The pair comes under pressure today, as markets are on edge ahead of the monetary policy decision by the US Fed (Wednesday) and the Bank of England (Thursday)
The pair retreats as the accounts of the last policy decision revealed that RBA policy makers will consider pausing the hike cycle, as markets now brace for the US Fed policy update on Wednesday
UBS agreed to buy troubled Credit Suisse as authorities strive to safeguard the financial system, but markets are on edge ahead of the US Fed, sending flows to the Japanese Yen
Banking giant UBS agreed to buy troubled Credit Suisse with the blessing of Swiss regulator and government, with authorities around the world striving to safeguard the financial system, as focus now shifts the US Fed’s policy decision
The European Central Bank abided by its stated intentions and raised rates by 0.5% on Thursday, as the SNB lifeline to Credit Suisse helped contained fears over the banking sector, following the recent rout
The Federal Reserve makes its next policy decision on Wednesday March 22, against a highly uncertain backdrop and tame market expectations following the recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank
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