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.

Markets weekly outlook - FOMC minutes, tariff developments and inflation ahead

US tariff proposals send markets tumbling as China announced retaliatory tariffs on Friday which saw J.P. Morgan's increase their recession odds. Markets are concerned about a global recession heading into next week after Fed Chair Powell delivered cautious remarks. The week ahead focuses on upcoming tariff developments, US inflation data, and the RBNZ interest rate meeting, plus key levels for the Nasdaq 100.

04-04-2025 18:43 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets eye US, Canada job reports, US dollar steadies

Overshadowed by the massive selling wave on US stock markets, the US and Canada release employment data later today. Canada's employment is expected to improve slightly, while US nonfarm payrolls are projected to dip to 135 thousand, down from 151 thousand.

04-04-2025 09:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher