Markets on Edge: Fed to Move Rates Today
The Federal Reserve (Fed) – America’s central bank – decides interest rates today. Why should you care? Because this single move can shake the US dollar, gold, oil, stocks, and bonds worldwide.
It’s not just another update – it could set the tone for global markets into Q4.
Markets see a 93% chance of a 25bps cut (4.25% → 4.00%), while some policymakers push for a deeper 50bps cut. The outcome could be huge.
Here’s what to watch:
✨ USD pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY) – dollar strength or weakness hinges on the size of the cut
🥇 Gold (XAU/USD) – a bigger cut could ignite a rally, a cautious stance may cap gains
🛢 Oil (Brent & Crude Oil) – sensitive to Fed’s growth outlook and dollar weakness; a deeper cut could lift demand outlook
📈 S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq – risk appetite may surge on a 50bps cut, but inflation warnings could spark reversals
🌍 DAX 40 & FTSE 100 – global equities will follow Wall Street’s lead
This decision could move markets fast. Stay sharp, manage your risk, and trade with confidence!
Information
VCG Markets Ltd is registered in Mauritius under registration number GB22200388 and is regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius with its registered office at 3 Emerald Park, Trianon, Quatre Bornes 72257, Republic of Mauritius.
Margined Forex and CFD trading are leveraged products and can result in losses that exceed deposits. The value of your contract can fall as well as rise, which could result in receiving back less than you originally deposited. Please ensure you understand the risks associated with such trading and be sure to manage your risk exposure effectively. You should also be satisfied that trading in our products is suitable for you.
Telephone calls and electronic communications may be recorded and monitored for quality assurance and for training purposes.
VCG Markets does not provide any investment advice. Any analysis, opinion, commentary or research-based material on our website is for information and educational purposed only and is not, in any circumstances intended to be an offer, recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell. You should always seek independent advice as to your suitability to speculate in any related markets and your ability to assume the associated risks if you are unsure. Investment involves a high level of risk. Your capital is at risk and it is possible to lose all your capital.
VCG Markets does not provide any tax advice. Tax law can change or may differ in each jurisdiction.
The information on this website is not intended for use by any person who is residents of the United States of America, Belgium, Canada, Singapore and by any person in any jurisdiction where such use would be contrary to local law or regulation.
VCG Markets © 2025, Inc. All rights reserved.
