AUDUSD +0.25% in 1h
AUDUSD moved 34.5 pips in the first hour after FOMC (68% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.25% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.69%.
FOMC — Wednesday, 28 January 2026
FOMC: AUDUSD moved 34.5 pips in the first hour — 68% of a normal day. Released 14:00 New York. Fed Interest Rate Decision came in at 3.75 (forecast 3.75, previous 3.75).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUDUSD | -0.04% | +0.07% | +0.25% | 34.5 pips · 68% | – | +0.69% |
| EURUSD | -0.09% | -0.06% | +0.15% | 46.5 pips · 66% | – | +0.27% |
| Gold | -0.09% | +0.30% | +0.81% | $63.1 · 65% | – | +2.50% |
| Silver | +0.28% | +1.34% | +2.44% | $3.68 · 56% | – | +4.45% |
| GBPUSD | -0.07% | -0.03% | +0.11% | 44 pips · 50% | – | +0.21% |
| USDJPY | +0.08% | -0.04% | -0.20% | 58.63 pips · 49% | – | -0.24% |
| US30 | +0.05% | +0.06% | -0.05% | 238 pts · 42% | – | +0.03% |
| S&P 500 | -0.06% | -0.04% | -0.03% | 21.5 pts · 33% | – | +0.20% |
| Bitcoin | -0.29% | -0.15% | -0.16% | $713.22 · 31% | – | -0.15% |
| NAS100 | -0.14% | -0.12% | -0.04% | 97.5 pts · 28% | – | +0.37% |
| Ethereum | -0.23% | -0.15% | +0.05% | $26.27 · 22% | – | +0.18% |
| Oil | -0.02% | +0.08% | +0.19% | $0.25 · 14% | – | +0.62% |
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.
EURUSD +0.15% in 1h
EURUSD moved 46.5 pips in the first hour after FOMC (66% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.15% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.27%.
Gold +0.81% in 1h
Gold moved $63.1 in the first hour after FOMC (65% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.81% after an hour. From the release to the close: +2.50%.
Silver +2.44% in 1h
Silver moved $3.68 in the first hour after FOMC (56% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +2.44% after an hour. From the release to the close: +4.45%.
GBPUSD +0.11% in 1h
GBPUSD moved 44 pips in the first hour after FOMC (50% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.11% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.21%.
USDJPY -0.20% in 1h
USDJPY moved 58.63 pips in the first hour after FOMC (49% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.20% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.24%.
US30 -0.05% in 1h
US30 moved 238 pts in the first hour after FOMC (42% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.05% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.03%.
S&P 500 -0.03% in 1h
S&P 500 moved 21.5 pts in the first hour after FOMC (33% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.03% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.20%.
Bitcoin -0.16% in 1h
Bitcoin moved $713.22 in the first hour after FOMC (31% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.16% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.15%.
NAS100 -0.04% in 1h
NAS100 moved 97.5 pts in the first hour after FOMC (28% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.04% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.37%.
Ethereum +0.05% in 1h
Ethereum moved $26.27 in the first hour after FOMC (22% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was +0.05% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.18%.
Oil +0.19% in 1h
Oil moved $0.25 in the first hour after FOMC (14% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.19% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.62%.
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 28 Jan 2026?
EURUSD moved 46.5 pips in the first hour after FOMC (66% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.15% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.27%.
How did Gold react to FOMC on 28 Jan 2026?
Gold moved $63.1 in the first hour after FOMC (65% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.81% after an hour. From the release to the close: +2.50%.
How did US30 react to FOMC on 28 Jan 2026?
US30 moved 238 pts in the first hour after FOMC (42% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.05% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.03%.
How did NAS100 react to FOMC on 28 Jan 2026?
NAS100 moved 97.5 pts in the first hour after FOMC (28% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.04% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.37%.
Which market moved most on FOMC?
AUDUSD: 34.5 pips in the first hour, 68% of its normal day.
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