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Dollar domination was the name of the game during the Asian session, as a lack of market-moving reports inspired forex traders to bank on this week’s economic themes.

Medium-tier economic data from the U.S. came in mixed so the Greenback was all over the charts as well. Here’s what went on.

Risk-taking was the name of the game, as equities and commodities rallied hard during the session. However, it was the safe-haven Swissy that ended up being the one currency to rule them all, which is admittedly very weird.

Risk appetite was the name of the game during the Asian session, as forex traders celebrated the Fed’s decision to sit on its hands for another month.

All eyes and ears were on the FOMC announcement, during which most policymakers voted to stay put while a few dissented. Here’s the latest scoop!

Despite the upcoming FOMC statement, there was price action aplenty during the session. And price action was being dictated by risk appetite for the most part. The yen’s overpowering strength was a clear exception, though.

It was all about the BOJ during the Asian session, as the central bank announced its tweaks to its monetary goals and policies. What exactly did Kuroda and his gang say?

The Greenback was all over the place as New York session traders seemed to have gotten distracted by news of the Brangelina split in the absence of other major reports.

Price action was rather wonky during the morning London session, since most of the major movers were on the move without any apparent catalysts.

Forex price action was subdued during the Asian session, thanks to a lack of economic reports and catalysts on the docket.