Forex Today: Fed fuels stocks, pushes dollar down, jobless claims, Powell's speech eyed

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The market mood remains positive after the Fed's minutes pointed to ongoing support and ahead of Chair Powell's speech. Safety concerns about AstraZeneca's vaccines are weighing on the euro and the pound. Cryptocurrencies have dropped from their highs. US jobless claims are eyed. 

The FOMC Meeting Minutes echoed the bank's cautious approach to its policy despite acknowledging America's quick recovery. Tapering bond buys is unlikely to come soon, music to investors' ears. The S&P 500 extended its gains in response. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to speak later in the day. 


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