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.

Gold (XAU/USD) Remains Strong Above $2400/oz as Fed Hints at Upcoming Rate Cuts

Despite a stronger US Dollar yesterday, gold's upward trend continued, bolstered by the rate cut narrative. The technical outlook for gold indicates further upside potential, with prices possibly reaching between 2440 and 2450 during the US session. The longer-term outlook is supportive of gold prices as geopolitics, ETF flows and Central Bank Buying remain in play.

09-08-2024 07:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

Market Insights Podcast - Big week ahead with FOMC, BOJ and NFP on the radar

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong joins Jonny Hart to discuss this week's key economic data and events as well as the impact on global markets. Pivotal week peppered with major risk events; a trio of key central bank monetary policy outcomes (Fed FOMC, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England) and US non-farm payrolls data for July to wrap up the week.

30-07-2024 00:12 GMT by Kelvin Wong