Trading the Fed: A Tactical Playbook for USD Pairs Around FOMC Announcements
Federal Reserve rate decisions are among the most market-moving events in the global forex calendar, yet many traders approach them reactively rather than strategically. This guide breaks down how to read Fed communication signals in advance, which USD currency pairs have historically offered the strongest setups around FOMC meetings, and how to structure trades that account for both pre-announcement positioning and post-decision volatility.