Forex Today: US Dollar Holds Ground Post-Fed, Focus Shifts to BoE Decision

Forex Today: US Dollar Holds Ground Post-Fed, Focus Shifts to BoE Decision

Thursday, June 19 — The US Dollar (USD) is trading steady across the board in early Thursday dealings as markets digest the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest policy stance. The Fed opted to hold rates steady, while signaling a cautious outlook for future cuts.

Meanwhile, the Bank of England (BoE) will be in the spotlight later today. The central bank is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%, amid persistent inflation concerns and mounting geopolitical risks.

US Markets Closed for Juneteenth

Today also marks Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States. All major US financial markets, including stock exchanges and bond markets, will be closed. This may result in lower trading volumes and volatility across USD pairs until Friday.

Key FX Themes to Watch

• USD Index (DXY) remains strong after the Fed's pause, trading near weekly highs.
• GBP/USD may see volatility after BoE’s decision and forward guidance.
• EUR/USD holds under pressure amid stronger USD sentiment.
• JPY gains are capped as Fed hawkishness offsets geopolitical safe-haven flows.

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Outlook Ahead

With the Fed on pause and the BoE’s decision pending, FX markets are bracing for potential policy divergence narratives. Continued safe-haven demand due to Middle East tensions could further support the USD in the short term.

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