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This week, three major central banks—the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), the Bank of England (BoE), and the Bank of Japan (BoJ)—will announce their verdicts on interest rates. These decisions, set to be released within a short span of 48 hours, have the potential to trigger above-normal market volatility.
The Fed’s decision is particularly highly anticipated, with market uncertainty clouding the outcome and potentially leading to significant impacts on the market. The BoE is expected to maintain its base rate, but a 25-basis-point (bps) cut is not out of the question. Similarly, the BoJ is not likely to make grand changes to its approach, but its ultra-loose monetary policy remains a topic of debate.
The combined impact of these central bank announcements could result in substantial market movements and shifts in investor sentiment. At Extreme Investor Network, we provide a detailed overview of what to expect from each central bank decision.
For the Federal Reserve, the key event of the week will be the policy rate decision on Wednesday. Investors are closely watching for any hints of future interest rate projections, as the Fed only releases its projections four times a year. The latest interest rate swaps market data indicates expectations for rate cuts by the Fed through 2025. The decision is too close to call, with potential implications for the U.S. Dollar Index and gold prices.
Moving on to the Bank of England, the interest rate verdict is expected on Thursday. Inflation pressures and shifts within the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee will influence the decision. Market sentiment may turn more dovish, impacting GBPUSD levels.
Finally, the Bank of Japan’s decision is set to hit the wires in the Asian trading session on Friday. Expectations for a rate hike before the year ends may not materialize at the upcoming policy meeting. With the yen appreciating against the greenback, import costs and inflation are affected, potentially resulting in more dovish statements from the BoJ.
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