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Forex & Gold Update: Dollar Firms Ahead of Fed Decision, Gold Holds Steady | Dawn News English

DawnNews English

June 17, 2026

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Pakistan's rupee opened steady at 278.27 against the US dollar as global markets turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's first policy decision under new Chair Kevin Warsh. Investors are closely watching Fed guidance, inflation projections and interest rate signals, while developments surrounding the US-Iran framework agreement continue to influence sentiment. Gold prices remained stable, while silver, platinum and palladium edged lower. Meanwhile, traders are also monitoring upcoming decisions from the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan as central banks navigate inflation, growth concerns and geopolitical uncertainty. #forex #gold #dollar #fed #markets #rupee #economy #investing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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