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.

Market Insights Podcast - ECB holds, US inflation, Fed

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam joins Jonny Hart and Trader Nick to discuss today's inflation data from the US, the ECB meeting and next week in the markets.

26-01-2024 18:41 GMT by Craig Erlam

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GBP/USD - Markets price in more Fed rate cuts after US PPI data, UK to avoid recession?

US PPI data weaker than expected UK could avoid a recession after November GDP recovery GBPUSD breakout coming after consolidation? Stock markets are ending the week on a high, buoyed by weaker PPI readings from the US that suggest inflation will keep falling in the coming months. The PPI data has repaired the damage done by yesterday's CPI data which came in a little higher than expected.

12-01-2024 12:53 GMT by Craig Erlam