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.

New Zealand's central bank expected to lower rates by a quarter-point

The New Zealand dollar has been volatile and has jumped 1.3% today. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand meets on Wednesday and is widely expected to trim rates by a quarter-point. The US tariff policy threatens to trigger a global trade war which would likely cause significant damage to New Zealand's export-reliant economy.

08-04-2025 14:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets weekly outlook - FOMC minutes, tariff developments and inflation ahead

US tariff proposals send markets tumbling as China announced retaliatory tariffs on Friday which saw J.P. Morgan's increase their recession odds. Markets are concerned about a global recession heading into next week after Fed Chair Powell delivered cautious remarks. The week ahead focuses on upcoming tariff developments, US inflation data, and the RBNZ interest rate meeting, plus key levels for the Nasdaq 100.

04-04-2025 18:43 GMT by Zain Vawda