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.

AUD/USD stabilizes after taking a tumble, Fed next

The Australian dollar has steadied on Wednesday after sliding 1.4% a day earlier. AUD/USD is up 0.19%, trading at 0.6489 at the time of writing in the North American session. Australian dollar slides after soft retail sales Retail sales in Australia fell 0.4% m/m in March, following a downwardly revised 0.2% gain in February and shy of the market estimate of 0.2%.

01-05-2024 09:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

SPX 500: Fed dovish pivot narrative is at risk

Higher oil prices have led to higher inflationary expectations in the US via the breakeven rates. Recent rise in inflationary expectations coupled with recent “less dovish” Fed Speak from Fed officials Kashkari, and Bostic has revived the “higher for longer” interest rates environment. Higher commodities prices led by oil may see an uptick in US CPI data.

08-04-2024 04:13 GMT by Kelvin Wong