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All that aided to keep a bid in the greenback, which finisehd at hte best levels of the day. AMD led the re-think with an 8% loss and pre-market increases for Nvidia reversed.
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In today's Fed interest rates news, all that aided to keep a bid in the greenback, which finisehd at hte best levels of the day, according to investingLive. AMD led the re-think with an 8% loss and pre-market increases for Nvidia reversed.
Fed interest rates: the details
The closing levels do not tell the story as the selling was heavily concentrated in AI and chip names in equity markets. There was little or nothing on negotiations, so it appears we've touched a standstill and the oil market was not overly volatile.
Why Fed interest rates matters for traders
Federal Reserve policy is the single biggest driver of the US dollar, Treasury yields and global risk appetite. Any shift in the expected path of interest rates is priced into currencies, gold and stock indices within minutes.
Hawkish signals typically lift the greenback and pressure non-yielding assets such as gold, whereas dovish signals often help equities and emerging-market currencies.
Market reaction and data
Crypto prices at the time of writing, from Binance spot data (2026-11-14 00:04 UTC):
| Asset | Last price (USDT) | 24h change | 24h high | 24h low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 68,388.01 | -4.37% | 71,514.01 | 67,568.00 |
| Ethereum (ETH) | 1,933.42 | -4.32% | 2,020.67 | 1,895.95 |
| Cardano (ADA) | 0.1688 | -3.65% | 0.1757 | 0.166 |
On the currency side, the latest ECB daily reference rates (2026-11-13) show EUR/USD 1.1052, GBP/USD 1.3227, AUD/USD 0.6785, NZD/USD 0.5532, USD/JPY 160, USD/CHF 0.8384, USD/CAD 1.4258, USD/CNY 6.6719. These are reference fixes, not live quotes.
What to watch next for Fed interest rates
Traders will focus on upcoming comments from Fed officials, the next inflation and labour-market releases, and pricing in rate futures for clues about the timing of the next policy move.
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FAQ
What is the latest Fed interest rates news?
All that aided to keep a bid in the greenback, which finisehd at hte best levels of the day.
How do Fed rate decisions affect forex markets?
Higher US rates tend to attract capital into dollar assets and strengthen the greenback, while lower rates or dovish guidance usually weaken it against other major currencies.
Where does this information come from?
This report is based on coverage from investingLive, checked against market data where available. It is a summary for information only and not investment advice.
Risk warning: This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Trading forex, CFDs, stocks and crypto carries a high risk of losing money. Prices move fast – check live quotes before you trade.
