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New Zealand Dollar rebounds after Fed hold

NZD/USD trades higher near the 0.5790 area on Wednesday, reversing its earlier decline as the US Dollar (USD) weakens sharply following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement.

Silver holds firm as Dollar slides after split Fed decision

Silver price clings to gains on Wednesday late in the North American session, as the Federal Reserve held rates unchanged, which, instead of strengthening the Dollar, weakened it, while US Treasury yields spiked. The XA…

WTI remains muted after Fed hold

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil stayed muted near $83 per barrel following the Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to hold interest rates constant on Wednesday afternoon. The price consolidation comes after recovering sh…

No soft target: Warsh vows to return inflation to 2%

The Fed left interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, but the decision carried a distinctly hawkish edge as three officials voted for an immediate 25-basis-point increase. Chair Kevin Warsh reinforced that message, insi…

Why is Starbucks stock surging today?

Not in the "I need my venti triple-shot caramel macchiato to function" way, but in the "this is our road trip stop of choice" way. We've racked up enough points over the years to feel financially responsible about our h…

Japanese Yen gains after hawkish Fed hold

USD/JPY trades near the 163.60 area on Wednesday, recovering from its immediate post-announcement decline as investors assess a generally hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy decision.

Silver slips below $57 as Fed meeting keeps markets on edge

Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $56.90 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.43% on the day. Price action remains cautious as investors avoid taking large directional positions ahead of the Federal Reserve (Fed) mo…

Why is Chipotle Mexican Grill stock surging today?

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) posted a surprise 0.5% rise in first-quarter comparable sales on April 29, beating analyst expectations for a 0.8% decline as the burrito chain’s menu refresh and value positioning held up a…