EURUSD +0.79% in 1h
EURUSD moved 120 pips in the first hour after FOMC (125% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.79% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.55%.
FOMC — Wednesday, 22 March 2023
FOMC: EURUSD moved 120 pips in the first hour — 125% of a normal day. Released 14:00 New York. Fed Interest Rate Decision came in at 5 (forecast 5, previous 4.75).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | +0.54% | +0.47% | +0.79% | 120 pips · 125% | – | +0.55% |
| Gold | +0.83% | +0.44% | +1.24% | $32.8 · 109% | – | +1.19% |
| AUDUSD | +0.68% | +0.58% | +0.78% | 83 pips · 103% | yesterday's high | +0.14% |
| Bitcoin | +0.88% | -0.37% | -1.71% | $1,086.54 · 86% | – | -4.23% |
| USDJPY | -0.54% | -0.43% | -0.83% | 148.85 pips · 85% | the Asian low | -0.87% |
| NAS100 | +0.70% | +0.22% | -0.03% | 205.25 pts · 78% | – | -1.75% |
| GBPUSD | +0.40% | +0.26% | +0.41% | 93 pips · 76% | – | +0.14% |
| Silver | +0.79% | +0.31% | +1.14% | $0.44 · 72% | – | +1.36% |
| S&P 500 | +0.61% | +0.26% | +0.01% | 51.5 pts · 70% | – | -1.54% |
| Ethereum | +0.35% | -0.80% | -1.49% | $56.94 · 68% | – | -3.66% |
| US30 | +0.51% | +0.29% | +0.02% | 342 pts · 63% | – | -1.27% |
| Oil | +0.60% | +0.16% | +0.55% | $0.9 · 29% | – | -0.72% |
Changes from the price at the release minute. First-hour range as a share of the market's average full day (20 days). CME futures via Databento; CFD prices differ slightly, the shape is the same.
Gold +1.24% in 1h
Frequently asked questions
How did EURUSD react to FOMC on 22 Mar 2023?
EURUSD moved 120 pips in the first hour after FOMC (125% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.79% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.55%.
How did Gold react to FOMC on 22 Mar 2023?
Gold moved $32.8 in the first hour after FOMC (109% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.24% after an hour. From the release to the close: +1.19%.
How did NAS100 react to FOMC on 22 Mar 2023?
NAS100 moved 205.25 pts in the first hour after FOMC (78% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was -0.03% after an hour. From the release to the close: -1.75%.
How did US30 react to FOMC on 22 Mar 2023?
US30 moved 342 pts in the first hour after FOMC (63% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.02% after an hour. From the release to the close: -1.27%.
Which market moved most on FOMC?
EURUSD: 120 pips in the first hour, 125% of its normal day.
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