{"id":660945,"date":"2025-06-16T13:45:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T11:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/?p=660945"},"modified":"2025-06-16T14:46:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:46:06","slug":"trading-week-ahead-will-the-fomc-hold-rates-or-signal-a-shift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/en\/trading-week-ahead-will-the-fomc-hold-rates-or-signal-a-shift\/","title":{"rendered":"Trading Week Ahead: Will the FOMC Hold Rates or Signal a Shift?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Prepare for one of the most pivotal weeks for financial markets this June. Investors will be closely monitoring the Federal Reserve\u2019s interest rate decision<\/strong>, Chair Jerome Powell\u2019s press conference<\/strong>, and the US retail sales data<\/strong>. These events could significantly shift expectations regarding future monetary policy adjustments. Read on for a comprehensive breakdown of how these events might impact the US dollar, bond yields, and equity markets.<\/p>\n FOMC Statement & Powell\u2019s Press Conference<\/strong> US Retail Sales<\/strong> Unemployment Claims<\/strong>
\nMarkets are set to focus on Wednesday evening\u2019s FOMC announcement, where interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged. However, attention will likely shift to the updated economic projections and the Fed\u2019s tone. If Chair Powell signals openness to easing policy, it could trigger a dovish reaction, weakening the dollar and lifting risk assets. Conversely, continued emphasis on patience and economic resilience may lift Treasury yields and support the greenback.<\/p>\n
\nRetail sales data for May will be released a day before the Fed\u2019s meeting, with a forecast of +0.1%, matching the previous month\u2019s print. As a key gauge of consumer strength, any unexpected deviation in this report could swiftly influence rate expectations. Weaker results would bolster dovish bets, while stronger numbers may strengthen the dollar and reinforce the case for holding rates steady.<\/p>\n
\nWeekly jobless claims remain a reliable barometer of US labour market health. With the FOMC meeting approaching, every data point will be scrutinised. An uptick in claims could indicate a cooling labour market, thereby increasing pressure for policy easing. On the other hand, a stronger-than-expected figure would likely support the Fed\u2019s patient stance.<\/p>\n