【FXCM】 Fed Week / Oil / Gold / FX Weekly Outlook

📊 Fed Week / Oil / Gold / FX Weekly Outlook | 14 Sep - 20 Sep 2026

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Markets turned cautious during Sep 7 - Sep 13 as hotter U.S. inflation, rising Treasury yields and oil above $100 lifted expectations for a Fed rate hike.

🛢️ Oil

Brent moved above $100 and stayed up more than 8% for the week as Gulf shipping and Strait of Hormuz risks increased supply-risk premiums.

💴 USD/JPY

The yen strengthened toward a seven-month high as traders priced possible BOJ tightening. USD/JPY may stay sensitive to Fed and BOJ guidance.

🥇 Gold / XAUUSD

Gold stayed volatile around the $4,350 area. Higher yields pressured the metal, while geopolitical risk supported safe-haven interest.

📈 US Indices

Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the week lower despite Friday's rebound, with yields and Fed uncertainty weighing on risk appetite.

🤖 AI Stocks / Semiconductors

AI and semiconductor names remain important for NAS100 and SPX500 direction, but higher yields may keep traders selective.

📅 Key data/events to watch:

• Sep 15 — US Retail Sales

• Sep 16 — FOMC Interest Rate Decision

• Sep 16 — EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report

• Sep 17 — US Initial Jobless Claims

• Sep 17 — US Housing Starts / Building Permits

• Sep 18 — Bank of Japan Policy Decision

These events may create potential trading opportunities across Gold, Oil, NAS100, SPX500, EUR/USD and USD/JPY.

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