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.

Will the Fed-ECB Policy Gap Sink the Euro? EUR/USD Analysis

EUR/USD faces pressure due to a strong US Dollar and concerns about the ECB's policy direction. The US election and potential trade war concerns are weighing on the Euro. The interest rate differential between the Fed and ECB is a key factor to watch. Most Read: Markets Weekly Outlook – PMI Data, UK Inflation and the Soft Landing Conundrum The US Dollar bulls continue to hold firm at the start of the week following signs that some weakness may materialize.

18-11-2024 08:08 GMT by Zain Vawda

Stock Market Today: Earnings Drive Disney Up, Cisco Down; S&P 500, Nasdaq Await Fed Signals

Wall Street experiences choppy trading as investors await Fed Chair Powell's speech. Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 react to mixed earnings reports, with Disney surging and Cisco declining. US PPI data shows a slight uptick, raising concerns about potential inflationary pressures.

14-11-2024 08:59 GMT by Zain Vawda