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.

Eurozone inflation expectations rise, euro edges lower

Eurozone inflation expectations rose in April to 3.1% from 2.9%. Still, the ECB is widely expected to lower interest rates next week. The US Federal Reserve releases the minutes of its May rate meeting, in which it stressed a wait-and-see policy until Trump's tariff policy becomes clearer.

28-05-2025 15:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian inflation higher than expected, Aussie extends losses

Australia's CPI remained unchanged at 2.4% for a third consecutive month, higher than the market estimate of 2.3%. The reading has cooled market expectations for a rate cut in July. Later in the day, the Federal Reserve release the minutes from the May 7 meeting.

28-05-2025 13:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher