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.

Week Ahead - Will OPEC+ announce another cut? Deflationary spiral in China?

Oil prices are rallying at the end of the week, perhaps a sign of nerves appearing before the OPEC+ meeting this weekend. While there seems to be a widely held view that the group won't announce any further cuts, it's worth noting that the same was true at the last meeting when it announced cuts of roughly another million barrels.

02-06-2023 12:22 GMT by Craig Erlam

Week Ahead - Turkey decides, crucial US jobs report, x-date fast approaching

US Street is starting to get nervous as we near the X-date. A US default seemed unimaginable a couple of weeks ago and despite a lot of positive comments from both sides, negotiations will go down to the wire and that means the risk that it falls apart is growing. Treasury Secretary Yellen will soon provide an update on the X-date and that could show talks might have an extra week from the current June 1st deadline to get a deal done.

26-05-2023 12:45 GMT by Craig Erlam