GBPUSD -0.40% in 1h
GBPUSD moved 63 pips in the first hour after FOMC (61% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.40% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.64%.
FOMC — Wednesday, 18 March 2026
FOMC: GBPUSD moved 63 pips in the first hour — 61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBPUSD | +0.00% | -0.11% | -0.40% | 63 pips · 61% | – | -0.64% |
| EURUSD | +0.02% | -0.10% | -0.34% | 49 pips · 55% | – | -0.57% |
| AUDUSD | +0.00% | -0.11% | -0.42% | 41 pips · 48% | – | -0.81% |
| USDJPY | -0.02% | +0.03% | +0.23% | 48.89 pips · 42% | – | +0.33% |
| S&P 500 | -0.02% | -0.20% | -0.52% | 42.5 pts · 39% | – | -0.99% |
| US30 | -0.01% | -0.20% | -0.56% | 320 pts · 39% | yesterday's low | -1.07% |
| Gold | -0.18% | -0.23% | -0.77% | $48.3 · 36% | – | -1.46% |
| Ethereum | +0.53% | +0.12% | -1.04% | $43.26 · 36% | – | -0.75% |
| NAS100 | +0.01% | -0.21% | -0.55% | 175.25 pts · 35% | – | -1.11% |
| Bitcoin | +0.39% | +0.17% | -0.70% | $1,052.72 · 34% | – | -0.53% |
| Oil | -0.66% | +0.25% | +1.03% | $2.07 · 28% | – | +3.75% |
| Silver | -0.33% | -0.24% | -1.33% | $1.53 · 26% | – | -2.25% |
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 -0.34% in 1h
Frequently asked questions
How did EURUSD react to FOMC on 18 Mar 2026?
EURUSD moved 49 pips in the first hour after FOMC (55% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.34% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.57%.
How did US30 react to FOMC on 18 Mar 2026?
US30 moved 320 pts in the first hour after FOMC (39% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.56% after an hour. It took yesterday's low. From the release to the close: -1.07%.
How did Gold react to FOMC on 18 Mar 2026?
Gold moved $48.3 in the first hour after FOMC (36% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.77% after an hour. From the release to the close: -1.46%.
How did NAS100 react to FOMC on 18 Mar 2026?
NAS100 moved 175.25 pts in the first hour after FOMC (35% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.55% after an hour. From the release to the close: -1.11%.
Which market moved most on FOMC?
GBPUSD: 63 pips in the first hour, 61% of its normal day.
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