Euro surges as traders ignore Fed’s hawkish minutes
Source: EODHD - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/euro-surges-as-traders-ignore-feds-hawkish-minutes-202608192007
Published: Aug 19, 2026 4:07 PM
The shared currency gained over 0.85% during the North American session on Wednesday, even though the latest Federal Reserve minutes had a “hawkish” tone, with some participants, along with the three dissenters, suggesting that raising rates could be necessary if the disinflation process stalls.
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Euro surges as traders ignore Fed’s hawkish minutes
Published Aug 19, 2026 4:07 PM
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