🌅 Morning Market Update – 16.09.2025 📊 The Asia-Pacific session stayed calm as investors await Wednesday’s FOMC rate decision and Powell’s press conference. 💱 Forex: volatility is low. 🇯🇵 Yen gained (USD/JPY −0.27%) 🇦🇺 Aussie slipped slightly (AUD/USD −0.05%) ⚖️ A U.S. court rejected Trump’s complaint against Fed Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to take part in the FOMC. His nominee Stephen Miran was confirmed by the Senate. 🤝 Japan’s Cabinet Secretary Hayashi praised U.S. trade ties, boosting the yen. 🛢️ Treasury Secretary Bessent said the U.S. will not impose tariffs on China for Russian oil unless Europe acts first. Meanwhile, Trump is pressing the EU for 50–100% tariffs on China and India. 💰 Washington is weighing tougher sanctions on Russian oil firms and possible use of $300bn frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. 🇦🇺 RBA’s Deputy Governor Sarah Hunter noted inflation is nearing target, with risks balanced and consumption showing improvement. 🇬🇧 The Bank of England will decide on rates September 18, one day after the Fed. Most analysts expect rates to remain at 4.00%, with mixed views on cuts later this year. ✨ Markets are calm for now – but big moves may be just around the corner. Stay ready with NordFX! 🚀