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.

US Jobs Report NFP Preview: Implications for the DXY & Gold (XAU/USD)

April 2025 US Jobs Report (NFP) preview anticipates a slowdown to 130,000 jobs, with unemployment steady at 4.2%. Weaker GDP and consumer confidence data heightens the report's importance for Federal Reserve rate decisions. Gold (XAU/USD) technical analysis shows support at 3200 and potential resistance at 3277. Article analyzes market sentiment, potential DXY impact, and future Fed moves amidst economic uncertainties.

02-05-2025 09:41 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Euro hits 3.5 year high, ECB closing in on inflation target

ECB member Peter Kazimir said on Tuesday that he expected the ECB to achieve its 2% inflation target in the next few months. Kazimir cautioned against projecting where monetary policy was headed because of volatile conditions in the market. US President Trump has continued to attack Fed Chair Powell, which has weighed on the equity markets.

22-04-2025 14:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher