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Major Forex Moves & Inflation Data Shape Market Sentiment Ahead of Fed Minutes | 19th November 2025

Forex & Inflation Drivers Today’s global market session is marked by cautious moves across major forex pairs and renewed focus on inflation trends as traders await key signals from the upcoming Fed Minutes. With interest rate expectations in the spotlight and central bank policy tightening debated globally, the US Dollar holds steady, European data drives sentiment, and commodity-linked currencies react to shifting economic narratives. Below are five key headline developments impacting the financial landscape. EUR/USD Forecast Current Price and Context EUR/USD is currently trading just under 1.1600, consolidating after a recent decline. Dollar strength persists amid fading expectations for immediate Fed rate cuts. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Ongoing uncertainty in Eastern Europe exerts mild downside pressure. US Economic Data: Last week’s slightly firmer US CPI figures supported the dollar. FOMC Outcome: Traders are bracing for hawkish Fed Minutes with limited rate cut signals. Trade Policy: Minimal eurozone-US trade headlines, leaving flows stable. Monetary Policy: ECB’s cautious tone contrasts with steady Fed rhetoric. Technical Outlook Trend: Sideways to mildly bearish below 1.1600. Resistance: 1.1620/1.1650. Support: 1.1550/1.1500. Forecast: Likely to stay within range, awaiting Fed cues. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Cautious, with limited conviction until FOMC signals. Catalysts: Fed Minutes, US data, ECB commentary. GBP/USD Forecast Current Price and Context GBP/USD hovers near 1.2500 as traders anticipate fresh inflation data. The market expects headline CPI to finally tick down, easing some pressure on the Bank of England. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Domestic UK politics stable, but global risks linger. US Economic Data: Dollar movement offers competing influence on GBP. FOMC Outcome: US policy could overshadow UK-specific data in the near term. Trade Policy: No major Brexit headlines; import costs in focus. Monetary Policy: Slower CPI may stall further BOE tightening. Technical Outlook Trend: Neutral to slightly weaker if inflation falls as expected. Resistance: 1.2550/1.2600. Support: 1.2450/1.2400. Forecast: May dip gently on softer CPI, watching for BOE cues. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Guarded, with GBP bulls cautious pre-data. Catalysts: UK CPI release, BOE remarks. USD/CAD Forecast Current Price and Context USD/CAD tests 1.4000 as a sharp drop in oil prices lifts the pair. Canadian dollar weakness compounds on broad US dollar strength. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Oil market is sensitive to Middle East headlines. US Economic Data: Stronger US numbers reinforce USD/CAD uptrend. FOMC Outcome: Delay in US easing supports pair. Trade Policy: No major disruptions, oil tariffs still a risk. Monetary Policy: Bank of Canada remains dovish relative to Fed. Technical Outlook Trend: Bullish above 1.3950. Resistance: 1.4050/1.4100. Support: 1.3950/1.3880. Forecast: May approach new highs if oil stays weak. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Bullish for USD/CAD short term. Catalysts: Oil price moves, Canadian/US economic releases. USD/JPY Forecast Current Price and Context USD/JPY remains elevated near multi-month highs, trading above 155.00 after a prolonged rally. The Yen remains pressured by weak domestic data and fiscal anxieties. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Regional security issues support safe-haven flows but haven’t lifted the Yen. US Economic Data: US strength weighs vs. JPY. FOMC Outcome: FHawkish tone adds to Yen weakness. Trade Policy: No fresh tariffs, but global trade risk lingers. Monetary Policy: BoJ dovish as Fed stays firm. Technical Outlook Trend: Bullish, USD/JPY uptrend intact. Resistance: 156.00/156.50. Support: 154.50/153.80. Forecast: Risks further gains unless BoJ intervenes or Fed pivots. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Bearish on JPY. Catalysts: BoJ policy clues, US yields, intervention speculation. US Dollar Index Forecast Current Price and Context The DXY trades just over 99.50, recovering from last week’s dip. Market participants are positioning cautiously ahead of the Fed’s latest minutes. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Limited impact, wider markets watch for event risk. US Economic Data: CPI, retail sales provided upside for USD. FOMC Outcome: Anticipated hawkish messaging keeps DXY bid. Trade Policy: US trade deficit in focus but overshadowed by Fed story. Monetary Policy: Fed seen steady, unlikely to signal imminent cuts. Technical Outlook Trend: Consolidation to mild bullish. Resistance:100.00/100.40. Support: 99.20/98.80. Forecast: Sideways to slightly higher ahead of FOMC release. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Defensive USD positioning. Catalysts: Fed Minutes, upcoming US data. Wrap-up As we look ahead, all eyes remain on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, with today’s moves providing a snapshot of how markets are positioning amid inflation updates and pivotal currency shifts. Staying agile and informed will be essential as volatility rises and traders react to new information. For Moneta Markets clients, now’s the time to monitor central bank signals and price action as momentum continues to build heading into the next trading session. Ready to trade global markets with confidence? Join Moneta Markets today and unlock 1000+ instruments, ultra-fast execution, ECN spreads from 0.0 pips, and more! Start now with Moneta Markets!

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2025-11-19 08:45:52 (GMT)

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