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.

RBA minutes hawkish, Australian dollar steady

The RBA released the minutes of its July meeting, when it shocked the markets by holding rates and not cutting. The money markets widely expect the RBA to cut in August.

22-07-2025 14:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Dow Jones intraday update – Earnings and Powell's relief

The Dow Jones finds support near 44,000 amid easing bearish pressure and better than expected Retail Sales. As geopolitics and policy noise cool down and earnings impress, we break down short-term Dow trends and setups after key US data surprises to the upside.

17-07-2025 15:27 GMT by Elior Manier