US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting MinutesĀ Due Tonight at 18:00 GMT
- The release of the September meeting minutes will give investors and traders insight into the thinking behind the September interest rate cut;
- Traders will read through the minutes to find clues about the future direction of interest rates;
- The release of the September meeting minutes will be a main driver for the USD price direction over the next 72 hours;
Moves in the US Dollar Tend to Effect Commodity Prices
- a stronger USD can hold down the price of corn; while,
- a weaker USD can boost the price of corn;
- a weaker USD creates more demand for USD priced commodities making these commodities cheaper for non-USD buyers;
Source: FXGM / Bloomberg