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USD Struggles as GBP Rises Ahead of FOMC Meeting

3/19/2025

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USD Struggles Amid Sales

The USD struggles to hold its ground, even as retail sales soar and Core PCE estimates rise. With market expectations for Fed rate cuts dwindling to 59 basis points, all eyes are on the pivotal FOMC meeting where rates are expected to remain steady. Meanwhile, the GBP gains momentum, buoyed by increased European defense spending, influencing the Bank of England's strategy.

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Analysts Monitor Economic Indicators

As the Federal Reserve gears up for its next meeting, analysts are on high alert for economic indicators that could signal a downturn. While consumer sentiment appears weak, the underlying data holds steady. Investors are increasingly gravitating towards defensive dividend stocks, wary of the ongoing uncertainties surrounding inflation and tariffs, particularly affecting growth stocks.

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USD Struggles Amid Sales

The USD struggles to hold its ground, even as retail sales soar and Core PCE estimates rise. With market expectations for Fed rate cuts dwindling to 59 basis points, all eyes are on the pivotal FOMC meeting where rates are expected to remain steady. Meanwhile, the GBP gains momentum, buoyed by increased European defense spending, influencing the Bank of England's strategy.

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