USD: Fed blackout prompts pause

The Federal Reserve’s traditional blackout period before an interest rate decision left the US dollar searching for impetus on Monday. EUR/USD was little moved, while the US dollar slid against the pound. This afternoon’s retail sales release will at least give US markets something to focus on ahead of tomorrow evening.

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