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Talks between Britain and the European Union on their future relationship are now less likely to start in October.

U.S. stocks added to their record levels at the open on Thursday, driven by gains in Facebook and Verizon.

New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods unexpectedly fell in June, but a fifth straight monthly increase in shipments suggested that business spending on equipment supported economic growth in the second quarter.

Price action was a bit wonky during today’s morning London session since the Swissy got hit by another wave of sellers, even though there were signs of returning risk aversion.

The Fed released its latest monetary policy statement, which caused the Greenback to tank hard as a result. What’s up with that?

The dollar extended its losses against its major counterparts, as the Fed’s disappointing statement got mixed in with overall risk appetite.

Stocks, bonds and commodities are all on a roll in Asia thisThursday!

The dollar licked its wounds at 13-month lows against a basket of major currencies on Thursday.

Oil prices were sitting just below 8-week highs on Thursday, buoyed by hopes that a steeper-than-expected decline in U.S. crude oil inventories will reduce global oversupply.

It looks like dollar bulls were anything but impressed by the FOMC statement which lacked conviction on the balance sheet runoff and future rate hikes.

New U.S. single-family home sales increased for a second straight month in June as purchases in the West surged to a near 10-year high.

The dollar was steady on Wednesday, edging just above a 13-month low touched the previous session against a basket of major currencies.

Trading conditions tightened a bit ahead of the FOMC statement. However, there was still enough action to keep the session interesting.

If you’re looking for a possible source of post-FOMC USD action, then just know that the advanced estimate for Q2 U.S. GDP growth will be released on Friday.

The dollar extended its gains ahead of the FOMC statement while the Aussie dipped on a weak inflation reading from Australia.

Asian stocks steadied on Wednesday and the dollar held firm as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day for more clues on its tightening plans.

Japanese stocks rose on Wednesday as solid gains on Wall Street lifted sentiment.

Asian stocks edged up early on Wednesday after Wall Street indexes notched record highs, while the dollar was steady as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day.

The Greenback held on to most of its recent gains and went for more on upbeat FOMC expectations, good data, positive earnings, and signs of progress in healthcare reform while the Loonie got a boost from the API report.

Tomorrow we hear from Janet & Company, aka the US Federal Open Market Committee. It seems most analysts are expecting a more dovish tone given inflation hasn’t materialized.