GBPUSD -0.22% in 1h
GBPUSD moved 68 pips in the first hour after FOMC (75% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.22% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.19%.
FOMC — Wednesday, 18 June 2025
FOMC: GBPUSD moved 68 pips in the first hour — 75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBPUSD | -0.02% | +0.05% | -0.22% | 68 pips · 75% | – | -0.19% |
| AUDUSD | +0.01% | +0.17% | -0.21% | 38 pips · 66% | – | -0.09% |
| EURUSD | +0.03% | +0.14% | -0.20% | 56.5 pips · 58% | – | -0.17% |
| US30 | -0.04% | +0.02% | -0.36% | 306 pts · 55% | – | -0.37% |
| NAS100 | -0.20% | -0.07% | -0.51% | 191.5 pts · 54% | – | -0.30% |
| S&P 500 | -0.14% | -0.04% | -0.40% | 44 pts · 54% | – | -0.37% |
| USDJPY | -0.06% | -0.13% | +0.19% | 74.91 pips · 49% | yesterday's low | +0.24% |
| Bitcoin | -0.25% | -0.04% | -0.68% | $1,120.08 · 39% | – | +0.47% |
| Silver | -0.08% | +0.12% | -0.45% | $0.31 · 37% | – | -0.49% |
| Ethereum | -0.41% | -0.19% | -0.84% | $43.66 · 33% | – | +1.28% |
| Gold | +0.04% | +0.24% | -0.19% | $18.2 · 30% | – | -0.50% |
| Oil | +0.04% | +0.33% | +0.66% | $0.72 · 25% | – | -0.01% |
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 -0.21% in 1h
AUDUSD moved 38 pips in the first hour after FOMC (66% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.21% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.09%.
EURUSD -0.20% in 1h
EURUSD moved 56.5 pips in the first hour after FOMC (58% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.20% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.17%.
US30 -0.36% in 1h
US30 moved 306 pts in the first hour after FOMC (55% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.36% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.37%.
NAS100 -0.51% in 1h
NAS100 moved 191.5 pts in the first hour after FOMC (54% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.51% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.30%.
S&P 500 -0.40% in 1h
S&P 500 moved 44 pts in the first hour after FOMC (54% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.40% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.37%.
USDJPY +0.19% in 1h
USDJPY moved 74.91 pips in the first hour after FOMC (49% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.19% after an hour. It took yesterday's low. From the release to the close: +0.24%.
Bitcoin -0.68% in 1h
Bitcoin moved $1,120.08 in the first hour after FOMC (39% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.68% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.47%.
Silver -0.45% in 1h
Silver moved $0.31 in the first hour after FOMC (37% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.45% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.49%.
Ethereum -0.84% in 1h
Ethereum moved $43.66 in the first hour after FOMC (33% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.84% after an hour. From the release to the close: +1.28%.
Gold -0.19% in 1h
Gold moved $18.2 in the first hour after FOMC (30% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.19% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.50%.
Oil +0.66% in 1h
Oil moved $0.72 in the first hour after FOMC (25% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.66% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.01%.
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 18 Jun 2025?
EURUSD moved 56.5 pips in the first hour after FOMC (58% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.20% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.17%.
How did US30 react to FOMC on 18 Jun 2025?
US30 moved 306 pts in the first hour after FOMC (55% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.36% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.37%.
How did NAS100 react to FOMC on 18 Jun 2025?
NAS100 moved 191.5 pts in the first hour after FOMC (54% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.51% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.30%.
How did Gold react to FOMC on 18 Jun 2025?
Gold moved $18.2 in the first hour after FOMC (30% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.19% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.50%.
Which market moved most on FOMC?
GBPUSD: 68 pips in the first hour, 75% of its normal day.
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