EURUSD +0.51% in 1h
EURUSD moved 62 pips in the first hour after FOMC (99% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.51% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.36%.
FOMC — Wednesday, 1 May 2024
FOMC: EURUSD moved 62 pips in the first hour — 99% of a normal day. Released 14:00 New York. Fed Interest Rate Decision came in at 5.5 (forecast 5.5, previous 5.5).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | +0.17% | +0.09% | +0.51% | 62 pips · 99% | – | +0.36% |
| AUDUSD | +0.19% | +0.09% | +0.70% | 57.5 pips · 97% | – | +0.53% |
| S&P 500 | +0.13% | +0.07% | +1.27% | 67.25 pts · 90% | – | +0.00% |
| NAS100 | +0.20% | +0.10% | +1.61% | 293.5 pts · 86% | – | +0.03% |
| US30 | +0.04% | +0.03% | +0.98% | 418 pts · 83% | – | +0.05% |
| GBPUSD | +0.14% | +0.04% | +0.45% | 69 pips · 83% | – | +0.30% |
| Gold | +0.26% | +0.19% | +1.12% | $33.7 · 75% | – | +0.86% |
| USDJPY | -0.14% | -0.08% | -0.35% | 75.78 pips · 64% | – | -2.00% |
| Bitcoin | +0.74% | +0.88% | +2.59% | $2,136.9 · 64% | – | -0.11% |
| Silver | +0.52% | +0.43% | +1.57% | $0.59 · 63% | – | +0.77% |
| Ethereum | +1.30% | +1.65% | +2.35% | $94.35 · 48% | – | +0.65% |
| Oil | -0.23% | -0.29% | +0.11% | $0.48 · 24% | – | +0.00% |
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.
AUDUSD +0.70% in 1h
AUDUSD moved 57.5 pips in the first hour after FOMC (97% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.70% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.53%.
S&P 500 +1.27% in 1h
S&P 500 moved 67.25 pts in the first hour after FOMC (90% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.27% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.00%.
NAS100 +1.61% in 1h
NAS100 moved 293.5 pts in the first hour after FOMC (86% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.61% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.03%.
US30 +0.98% in 1h
US30 moved 418 pts in the first hour after FOMC (83% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.98% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.05%.
GBPUSD +0.45% in 1h
GBPUSD moved 69 pips in the first hour after FOMC (83% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.45% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.30%.
Gold +1.12% in 1h
Gold moved $33.7 in the first hour after FOMC (75% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.12% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.86%.
USDJPY -0.35% in 1h
USDJPY moved 75.78 pips in the first hour after FOMC (64% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.35% after an hour. From the release to the close: -2.00%.
Bitcoin +2.59% in 1h
Bitcoin moved $2,136.9 in the first hour after FOMC (64% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +2.59% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.11%.
Silver +1.57% in 1h
Silver moved $0.59 in the first hour after FOMC (63% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.57% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.77%.
Ethereum +2.35% in 1h
Ethereum moved $94.35 in the first hour after FOMC (48% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +2.35% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.65%.
Oil +0.11% in 1h
Oil moved $0.48 in the first hour after FOMC (24% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.11% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.00%.
Lines: 1-minute closes from 30 minutes before the release (dashed) to 90 minutes after, New York time.
Frequently asked questions
How did EURUSD react to FOMC on 1 May 2024?
EURUSD moved 62 pips in the first hour after FOMC (99% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.51% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.36%.
How did NAS100 react to FOMC on 1 May 2024?
NAS100 moved 293.5 pts in the first hour after FOMC (86% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.61% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.03%.
How did US30 react to FOMC on 1 May 2024?
US30 moved 418 pts in the first hour after FOMC (83% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.98% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.05%.
How did Gold react to FOMC on 1 May 2024?
Gold moved $33.7 in the first hour after FOMC (75% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.12% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.86%.
Which market moved most on FOMC?
EURUSD: 62 pips in the first hour, 99% of its normal day.
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