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Major Happenings of forex market of the last week - a small briefing

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Hi good evening all. welcome to our podcast again for this week latest news about forex. so the topic we are going to cover isWhat are the major happenings last week in world economies that could affect the forex markets? Last week, August 18–24, 2025, saw several economic events and developments that could influence the forex market. Below is a summary of the key happenings based on available information, focusing on their potential impact on currencies:1. US Economic Data and Federal Reserve Developments• Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes (August 20): The minutes from the July Fed meeting were released, providing insights into the Federal Reserve’s stance on monetary policy. Markets were particularly focused on signals about potential interest rate cuts, as weaker US jobs data earlier in the month fueled speculation of multiple rate reductions. Any dovish signals (indicating rate cuts) could weaken the US Dollar (USD) as lower interest rates reduce its attractivenes