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 lower, Tokyo Core CPI next

The Japanese yen has posted losses on Thursday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 149.84, up 0.48% on the day. Tokyo core CPI expected to ease to 2.3% Inflation has been steadily moving higher in Japan and January's inflation data reflects the upward trend. The consumer price index climbed to 3.2%, a 19-month high, and the producer price index and the BoJ Core CPI both accelerated in January compared to a month earlier.

27-02-2025 12:29 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Weekly Outlook - US PCE, Japanese Inflation & Tariffs in Focus

US equity markets experienced a slight downturn due to concerns about inflation impacting consumer spending, highlighted by Walmart's cautious outlook. The upcoming US PCE data is crucial as the Fed's preferred inflation measure. Japanese inflation data will also be key this week as markets eye the Bank of Japans next move.

21-02-2025 14:13 GMT by Zain Vawda