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.

Japanese yen soars on weak US jobs report

The US employment report was softer than expected and has raised concerns about the strength of the labor market. Job growth in July was 73 thousand, well short of the estimate of 110 thousand. As well, the May and June figures were revised sharply downwards. The BoJ releases the minutes of its June meeting on Tuesday.

04-08-2025 11:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Today: Shares Rebound on US Rate Cut Bets, FTSE 100 Eyes Gains

Global stocks rally as US rate cut hopes grow, despite lingering policy doubts. Strong US earnings reports boost Wall Street. European shares rebound, while FTSE 100 eyes gains. Gold holds steady on rate cut bets, oil slides after OPEC+ output hike. Economic data light. FTSE 100 technical analysis discussed.

04-08-2025 08:55 GMT by Zain Vawda