TRADING GLOSSARY
Interest-rate decision
An interest-rate decision is a central bank's announcement on its policy rate. Rates and guidance about future rates are major drivers of currencies.
EXAMPLE
When the Federal Reserve signals more rate cuts than expected, the US dollar often weakens.
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