Fed Minutes Reveal Divided Outlook on Rate Cuts
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10 July 2025,02:50

Daily Market Analysis

Fed Minutes Reveal Divided Outlook on Rate Cuts

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10 July 2025, 02:50

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Key Takeaways:

*Fed Split on Policy Path: June minutes showed a divide—some members cited inflation risks, others flagged weak labor data. No clear rate cut signal yet.

*DXY Pulls Back: The Dollar Index eased after the minutes, lacking strong policy direction.

*Debt Concerns Grow: Trump’s multi-trillion-dollar tax bill raises long-term fiscal worries. CBO sees U.S. debt topping 118% of GDP by 2035.

Market Summary:

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) pulled back modestly following the release of the Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes, which revealed a divergence in views among policymakers. While all members unanimously voted to keep rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%, the internal debate over the future path of policy remains unresolved. Some officials emphasized the need to remain cautious due to persistent inflation risks, while others highlighted signs of a cooling labor market and slowing economic momentum.

Notably, the Fed acknowledged that tariff-driven price pressures appear limited so far, reducing the urgency for near-term action. As a result, the tone of the minutes reinforced a wait-and-see approach, leaving the dollar without a clear directional anchor from monetary policy.

Meanwhile, political pressures continue to cloud the Fed’s outlook. President Donald Trump has reiterated his call for aggressive rate cuts, adding another layer of tension to the Fed’s independence. However, Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed that decisions will remain data-dependent, not politically driven.

Beyond monetary policy, fiscal concerns remain front and center. While hopes for progress on tariff-related revenues and trade negotiations have temporarily supported the greenback, rising skepticism over the long-term sustainability of the U.S. fiscal path continues to weigh. The passage of a multi-trillion-dollar tax bill—which may significantly inflate the federal deficit—has raised alarm bells over the nation’s debt trajectory, which the CBO projects could surpass 118% of GDP by 2035.

In the absence of immediate catalysts from the Fed, attention now turns to upcoming inflation data and Fed communications next week. Markets are likely to remain highly sensitive to any shifts in inflation expectations or guidance from Powell regarding the rate path ahead.

Technical Analysis 

Dollar_Index, H4: 

The Dollar Index is trading lower after breaking below a key support level at 97.50, and is currently testing an upward trendline. Technical indicators signal a potential downside continuation:

  • MACD shows increasing bearish momentum, reinforcing downside pressure.
  • RSI stands at 34, suggesting the index is leaning toward a bearish bias.

If the index successfully breaks below the upward trendline, this could trigger an extended decline toward the next support at 97.00, with scope for further downside to 96.50. However, failure to breach the trendline could prompt a rebound toward the resistance zone between 97.50–97.80.

Resistance Levels: 97.50, 97.80
Support Levels: 97.00, 96.50

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