USDJPY -0.74% in 1h
USDJPY moved 131.18 pips in the first hour after FOMC (84% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.74% after an hour. It took yesterday's low. From the release to the close: -0.84%.
FOMC — Wednesday, 19 March 2025
FOMC: USDJPY moved 131.18 pips in the first hour — 84% of a normal day. Released 14:00 New York. Fed Interest Rate Decision came in at 4.5 (forecast 4.5, previous 4.5).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDJPY | -0.24% | -0.35% | -0.74% | 131.18 pips · 84% | yesterday's low | -0.84% |
| US30 | +0.11% | +0.32% | +0.84% | 522 pts · 70% | – | +0.70% |
| AUDUSD | +0.17% | +0.22% | +0.55% | 39.5 pips · 65% | – | +0.55% |
| EURUSD | +0.19% | +0.16% | +0.34% | 56.5 pips · 63% | – | +0.30% |
| GBPUSD | +0.09% | +0.10% | +0.30% | 52 pips · 63% | – | +0.28% |
| S&P 500 | +0.08% | +0.39% | +0.91% | 64 pts · 57% | – | +0.68% |
| NAS100 | +0.11% | +0.50% | +1.11% | 274 pts · 53% | – | +0.69% |
| Gold | +0.22% | +0.27% | +0.54% | $20.7 · 50% | – | +0.61% |
| Bitcoin | -0.35% | +0.57% | +1.64% | $2,291.69 · 46% | – | +1.33% |
| Silver | +0.25% | +0.40% | +0.82% | $0.33 · 41% | – | +0.73% |
| Ethereum | -0.32% | +0.53% | +0.94% | $58.65 · 34% | – | +0.36% |
| Oil | -0.22% | -0.24% | -0.04% | $0.31 · 18% | – | +0.09% |
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.
US30 +0.84% in 1h
Frequently asked questions
How did US30 react to FOMC on 19 Mar 2025?
US30 moved 522 pts in the first hour after FOMC (70% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.84% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.70%.
How did EURUSD react to FOMC on 19 Mar 2025?
EURUSD moved 56.5 pips in the first hour after FOMC (63% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.34% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.30%.
How did NAS100 react to FOMC on 19 Mar 2025?
NAS100 moved 274 pts in the first hour after FOMC (53% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.11% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.69%.
How did Gold react to FOMC on 19 Mar 2025?
Gold moved $20.7 in the first hour after FOMC (50% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.54% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.61%.
Which market moved most on FOMC?
USDJPY: 131.18 pips in the first hour, 84% of its normal day.
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