Federal Reserve (FED) news

The Federal Reserve (FED) is the central banking system in the US. It manages monetary policy to maintain price stability and promote maximum employment. It primarily uses the federal funds rate and open market operations to influence interest rates and the money supply, impacting the US economy and global markets. It also provides forward guidance to shape market expectations.

Markets Already Looking to NFP

Markets are watching August NFP, with a baseline of +74k and unemployment rising to 4.3% from 4.2%. July’s +73k and -258k revisions intensified political pressure on the BLS. Cooling labour demand—Job Switchers wage growth at 4.3% y/y and NFIB reporting easier hiring—supports a 17 Sep Fed cut. Upside surprises or data-quality doubts could curb dovish pricing and keep volatility high.

04-09-2025 10:35 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Markets Today: Nikkei Up 1.5%, Gold Slips on Profit Taking, Swiss MoM Deflation, DAX Holds Steady Above Support

Asian stocks struggle, Nikkei up 1.5%. Swiss inflation steady, MoM deflation. European stocks cautious; travel sector hit, Porsche slips. Euro gains, Pound struggles. Oil prices fall on OPEC+ output expectations. Gold slips on profit-taking after record high. Upcoming US jobs report and Eurozone debt auctions eyed. DAX holds support.

04-09-2025 08:53 GMT by Zain Vawda