Asian shares rise 1pct after Fed, led by tech plays. USD hovers near one-mth low vs major currencies. Gold rise on $ weakness, oil edges up.

FOREX – Dlr At 1-Mth Low On Fed, Yen Eyes BOJ Decision

FOREX – Dlr At 1-Mth Low On Fed, Yen Eyes BOJ Decision
7:32pm EDT
* Dollar on the defensive on dovish Fed statement
* Yen awaits BOJ outcome, board split on monetary easing
* Euro higher, helped by better news on Greece
SYDNEY, March 17 (Reuters) – The dollar was hovering near one-month lows against a basket of currencies on [...]

USD broadly higher with investors focus on Fed. Euro find support, but seen on slippery ground on Greece. Yen inch up ahead of BOJ meeting.

Investors cautious ahead of Fed meet, will wait to Fed’s statement following meeting for clues about economic recovery and plans for rates.

Week Ahead for Global Economy – 15Mar

What to Expect This Week:
This week, the United States Federal Open Market Committee is likely to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged. In addition, we will have new figures for Inflation but we don’t expect any increase in headline and core prices for February as weak growth continues to temper increases.
In the Euro [...]

Top 10 Key Economic Data This Week (15Mar)

Weekly Top 10 Market-Moving Events
Below Events in Eastern Time, New York (U.S.) Local Time.
(TAKE NOTE: U.S. Daylight Saving Starts Today)
1. GBP – Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin, Sun, Mar-14, 7:00pm (ET)
2. USD – U.S. Industrial Production, Mon, Mar-15, 9:15am (ET)
3. EUR – Euro-zone ZEW Economic Sentiment and HICP, Tue, Mar-16, 5:00am (ET)
4. USD – [...]

The Fed is expected to keep interest rate steady near zero, repeating its vow of an “extended period” of low rate at its meeting on Tuesday.

Concerns on U.S. & UK may lose AAA ratings. Euro, Sterling hit by renewed sovereign debt concerns. BoJ may loosen monetary policy this week.

FOREX – Dlr Gains On Weaker Stocks, Yen Subdued On BOJ

FOREX – Dlr Gains On Weaker Stocks, Yen Subdued On BOJ
12:59am EDT
* Top rated governments safe but risks grow – Moody’s
* Renewed sovereign risk worries dent euro and sterling
* Rating warning shot at U.S. limit gains in the dollar
* Dlr/yen firm ahead of key central bank meetings
TOKYO, March 15 (Reuters) – The dollar rose broadly [...]

USDJPY firm ahead of key c.bank meetings. US retail sales spark talk, Fed may change tone. BOJ may address deflation, could drive yen lower.