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U.S. Fed Chair Powell Speaks

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May 15, 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Feb. 2018 – Feb. 2026) is to speak. As head of the Fed, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the U.S. dollar's value than any other person. Traders closely watch his speeches as they are often used to drop hints regarding future monetary policy.

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Release Date	Time
May 15, 2025	20:40
Apr 17, 2025	01:30
Apr 04, 2025	23:25
Mar 08, 2025	01:30
Dec 05, 2024	02:45
Nov 15, 2024	04:00

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Dollar retreats further on trade war woes; sterling gains despite soft inflation By Investing.com - Apr 16, 2025

Investing.com - The U.S. dollar fell further Wednesday, a casualty of shaken confidence in the world’s largest economy in the wake of the Trump administration’s trade upheaval, while the pound gained...

Analysis

Europe Mid-Session Bell: DAX Consolidates After All-Time Highs By Zain Vawda - May 15, 2025

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Fed’s Wait and See Stance Could Persist Through to September By James Knightley - May 08, 2025

Another hold from the Federal Reserve with an acknowledgement that uncertainty has increased with more upside risk for both inflation and unemployment. This suggests little inclination to move until...

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