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 Today: UK Inflation Sticky, Gold Prices Retreat, FTSE 100 Hovers at 200-Day MA Ahead of FOMC Decision

A detailed market overview covering sticky UK inflation, Asian market movements, gold price retreat, and a focus on the upcoming FOMC decision. Includes analysis of European shares, currency shifts, oil, and economic data impacting global markets.

17-09-2025 09:16 GMT by Zain Vawda

Dow Jones (DJIA) Technical: Resting at key support ahead of FOMC, watch the US Treasury yield curve to trigger a bullish move

The Dow Jones (DJIA) staged a bullish breakout above 45,780, hitting a new all-time high of 46,140 before pulling back -1.1% to 45,645 ahead of the Fed’s policy decision and dot plot release. The index’s outlook remains tied to the US Treasury yield curve, where a potential re-steepening on dovish Fed guidance could fuel the next bullish leg. Key support is at 45,780/45,690, with resistance at 46,180 and 46,570.

17-09-2025 06:58 GMT by Kelvin Wong