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An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of USD and the fall in quotes of Silver, Gold.

11 September
Fed expects US GDP growth to slow and inflation to accelerate

The Federal Reserve (Fed) expects the US economic growth to reach 1.7% in 2025, down from the December’s estimate of 2.1%. The Fed also raised its core inflation forecast up to 2.8% from 2.5%.

20 March
Fed expects US GDP growth to slow and inflation to accelerate
Bloomberg: Fed to slow balance sheet reduction next month

Starting April 1, the Federal Reserve (Fed) will slow its balance sheet reduction by lowering the monthly limit on Treasuries that can be redeemed without reinvestment from $25 billion to $5 billion.

20 March
Bloomberg: Fed to slow balance sheet reduction next month
Federal Reserve Chair downplays growing risks of tariff policy to prices and US economy

At a press conference, Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell downplayed concerns about President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies and their impact on price growth.

20 March
Federal Reserve Chair downplays growing risks of tariff policy to prices and US economy
Dollar falls after Fed's statements on rate cuts this year

The dollar fell on Thursday after US Federal Reserve stated the monetary policy easing was likely later this year despite an expected rise in inflation. The regulator kept its rates unchanged within the 4.25–4.50% range at the meeting on Wednesday.

20 March
Dollar falls after Fed's statements on rate cuts this year
United States. Fed Interest Rate Decision. The value of the indicator remained at the same level of 4.5%

No change of the indicator value may reduce the volatility of the related markets.

19 March
United States. Interest Rate Projection - 1st Yr. The value of the indicator has decreased from 3.9% to 3.4%

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of Silver, Gold and the fall in quotes of USD.

19 March
United States. Interest Rate Projection - 2nd Yr. The value of the indicator has decreased from 3.4% to 3.1%

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of Silver, Gold and the fall in quotes of USD.

19 March
United States. Interest Rate Projection - Current. The value of the indicator has decreased from 4.4% to 3.9%

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of Silver, Gold and the fall in quotes of USD.

19 March
US bond investors are extending duration due to risks of economic slowdown

Investors are buying long-term US bonds on worries about a possible economic downturn in the country. At the same time, they reduce risk positions, Reuters reports.

19 March
US bond investors are extending duration due to risks of economic slowdown
UBS raises its fair value estimate for euro-dollar pair amid declining US yields

UBS experts have revised their short-term fair value estimate for the euro-dollar pair to 1.08, up from the previous 1.06. This adjustment follows a decline in nominal yields on 2-year and real yields on 10-year Treasury bonds, which reacted to mixed data on the state of the US economy.

19 March
UBS raises its fair value estimate for euro-dollar pair amid declining US yields

The dollar is the monetary unit of the United States (US). It is also used as the official currency by some other countries (Ecuador, Zimbabwe, El Salvador). The dollar holds a leading position in the world economy.

At the moment, the dollar dominates the system of international settlements with almost 50% share (the euro ranks second with less than 25%). Meanwhile, the dollar's dominance is even more pronounced in the financial sector, on the foreign exchange market, and in the government reserves.

The US currency (USD) quotes, as well as those of its foreign counterparts, depend primarily on the economic and political situation in the issuing country. The US authorities, such as the Federal Reserve System (the Fed) and the Department of the Treasury, influence the dollar exchange rate by changing their monetary, fiscal, budget, and tax policies. 

Moreover, the value of the dollar may be significantly affected by the latest news and the international situation. Global economic problems and rising geopolitical tensions have historically been favorable for the US currency, as investors consider it one of the major safe-haven assets, along with gold. In contrast, during periods of strong economic growth and a relatively calm global environment, the demand for the dollar tend to reduce.