FOMC Chairman Jerome Powell will host a town hall with educators and students at 1730 GMT on August 17. Following his speech, Powell will be responding to questions from the audience. Previewing this event, "Fed Chair Jerome Powell will have his chance to comment on high, yet mixed consumer prices in July – and also on the burning question for the market: when will the bank taper down its bond-buying scheme," said FXStreet analyst Yohay Elam. "Dollar bulls are likely to benefit from his comments.

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