Markets Focused on U.S. Presidential Meeting and FOMC

Markets Focused on U.S. Presidential Meeting and FOMC

The markets should see a rise in volatility heading into these events, so you should focus on the FX, U.S. equity and fixed income markets in November. In early November 2016, the FOMC will be meeting and the U.S. weekly unemployment numbers are coming in just a few days before the U.S. Presidential election. The markets should see a rise in volatility heading into these events, so you should focus on the FX, U.S. equity and fixed income markets in November. Although the market is pricing in a 92.8% probability that Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voting members will leave rates....


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