{"id":667272,"date":"2025-09-15T09:23:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T07:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/?p=667272"},"modified":"2025-09-15T13:37:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T11:37:47","slug":"trading-week-ahead-can-eurusd-extend-its-bullish-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/en\/trading-week-ahead-can-eurusd-extend-its-bullish-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Trading Week Ahead: Can EURUSD Extend Its Bullish Run?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Big moves could be ahead as the Fed prepares to cut rates<\/strong>, US retail sales<\/strong> lose steam and the Bank of England<\/strong> faces pressure to shift tone. Traders should stay alert, as key decisions this week could shake the dollar, move yields and spark fresh volatility. \u2022 US Retail Sales \u2022 Fed Interest Rate Decision \u2022 BoE Interest Rate Decision<\/strong>
\n<\/em>\ud83d\udc49<\/span>Looking to position ahead of the key moves? Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Retail sales are forecast to rise by 0.2% in August, down from a 0.5% increase in July, pointing to a potential loss of consumer momentum. While the expected figure aligns with a soft-landing scenario, any downside surprise could strengthen the case for future Fed rate cuts and weigh on the dollar. Conversely, a stronger print may dampen dovish expectations and lift yields.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The highlight of the week comes Wednesday with the Fed\u2019s rate decision. Markets widely expect a 25 bps rate cut, though a surprise 50 bps move isn\u2019t entirely off the table. A standard cut may trigger a \u201csell the news\u201d reaction, as much of it is already priced in. However, if Chair Powell signals openness to further easing, the dollar could weaken while risk assets rally. Conversely, a hawkish tone suggesting a one-and-done cut may lift the USD and weigh on equities and bonds.<\/p>\n
\nThe Bank of England is expected to keep rates steady at 4.00% on Thursday, maintaining its cautious stance amid persistent inflation concerns. While no change is the consensus, traders will focus on any dovish shift in tone or vote split that could signal a cut later this year. Sterling could see sharp moves if policymakers hint at softening their policy stance, particularly amid recent weak UK data.<\/p>\n