Forex Today: FOMC Minutes reinforce 'higher-for-longer' as markets digest the ceasefire

The US Dollar Index (DXY) holds firm near 99.10, supported by safe-haven demand late in the American session with expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will remain cautious on easing. Here is what you need to know for Thursday, April 9:The US Dollar Index (DXY) holds firm near 99.10, supported by safe-haven demand late in the American session… The US Dollar Index (DXY) holds firm near 99.10, supported by safe-haven demand late in the American session with expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will remain cautious on easing. Here is what you need to know for Thursday, April 9:The US Dollar Index (DXY) holds firm near 99.10, supported by safe-haven demand late in the American session with expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will remain cautious on easing. Markets reacted swiftly after the release of the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes, which largely confirmed that policymakers remain cautious and in no rush to cut rates, reinforcing… For traders, the practical value is less about the headline alone and more about how it changes context, sentiment and the quality of the next decision. Watch follow-through, not just the first reaction: liquidity, volatility and confirmation across related assets usually tell the real story.