The Fed kept the target rate at 4.25%-4.50% in a unanimous vote, the first hold of the year after three cuts in 2024. The statement described the labour market as stable and solid, which pushed the dollar index and Treasury yields modestly higher and pressured US equities and spot gold.
A firmer dollar and higher yields raise the cost of holding commodities for non-US buyers and can pressure futures. The reaction was moderate and mainly reflects rate expectations.
After 2,356 past bullish macro events, DXY moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 533 past bearish macro events, EURUSD moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (33% higher; middle half -1.2% to +0.2%), and -0.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.