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.

Gold - Will the Fed hint at a March cut or just leave the door slightly ajar?

Fed statement and press conference key Will they hint at a rate cut in March? Gold hovering between $2,000 and $2,500 It's been a relatively slow start to trading on Wednesday which isn't surprising considering what's to come later in the day. On another day, earnings from Alphabet and Microsoft may have dictated sentiment in the broader markets but as it is, investors are more focused on events in Washington, so tech aside markets are relatively flat.

31-01-2024 09:53 GMT by Craig Erlam

A dovish Fed guidance may not reverse the rout in China and Hong Kong stock markets

China and Hong Kong benchmark stock indices have almost erased last week’s gains. NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI sub-components for January are indicating feeble service activities in China. A weaker US dollar via a dovish forward monetary policy guidance from the Fed is not enough to act as a bullish catalyst for China and Hong stock markets. Technical analysis advocates further potential weakness in the Hang Seng Index in the short to medium term.

31-01-2024 01:24 GMT by Kelvin Wong