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Fed Minutes Reveal Hawkish Stance, Dollar Strengthens

2/21/2025

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The US Federal Reserve will release January 28-29 meeting minutes on February 19, 2025, at 19:00 GMT.
Policymakers unanimously kept the interest rate at 4.25%-4.5%, citing persistent inflation.
Investors expect no rate cut in March and a strong likelihood of maintaining rates in May.
Market reactions will hinge on the minutes' tone, with a hawkish stance likely strengthening the US Dollar.

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The US Federal Reserve will release January 28-29 meeting minutes on February 19, 2025, at 19:00 GMT.
Policymakers unanimously kept the interest rate at 4.25%-4.5%, citing persistent inflation.
Investors expect no rate cut in March and a strong likelihood of maintaining rates in May.
Market reactions will hinge on the minutes' tone, with a hawkish stance likely strengthening the US Dollar.