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.

Swiss CPI stays at four-year low, Swiss franc soars after Trump tariffs hit Switzerland

US President Trump delivered a bombshell on Wednesday, announcing wide-ranging tariffs. Trump announced 10% tariffs on all imports to the US as well as reciprocal tariffs on a host of countries. The US dollar fell sharply against the major currencies and the Swiss franc soared by 2.5%. Swiss inflation was lower than expected and US ISM Services declined to 50.8, down from 53.5.

03-04-2025 06:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar extends gains, Australian inflation next

Australia's inflation report for Febraury is expected to remain unchanged at 2.5% y/y, above the Reserve Bank's 2% target. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates twice this year but Atlanta Fed President Bostic said he favored just one rate cut due to the uncertainty over inflation.

25-03-2025 18:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher