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.

UK GDP expected to expand, British pound lower

The UK releases May GDP on Friday, with the markets forecasting a small gain of 0.1%. The OBR said that the UK's public finances are on an "unsustainble" path in the long-term. The FOMC minutes were dovish but members are split on the the timing of the next rate cut.

10-07-2025 14:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

German CPI confirmed at 2.0%, euro drifting, FOMC split over cuts

German CPI was confirmed at 2.0% in June, matching the ECB's inflation target. The FOMC minutes indicated that members are largely in agreement that further rate cuts are coming this year but are split over the timing of the cuts.

10-07-2025 10:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher