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 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

NFP Preview April 2025: NFP forecast, dollar & dow jones analysis (DJIA)

Dive into the April 2025 NFP preview. Explore job market expectations, potential market reactions to data releases, and the crucial role of Fed Chair Powell's speech. Analyze how tariff announcements impact the US dollar and indices like the Dow Jones. Will the NFP print lead to a wider market recovery?

04-04-2025 06:21 GMT by Zain Vawda