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.

Are metals overdue for a rally? – Silver (XAG/USD) & Gold (XAU/USD) Outlook

XAU/USD, XAG/USD Outlook: Precious metals show signs of a bullish awakening as the traditional inverse relationship with crude oil begins to fade. With Copper breaking year-to-date highs and Gold printing a massive weekly hammer candle, the "war-driven" bear trend appears to be exhausting. Explore our intraday technical analysis of XAU/USD and XAG/USD to identify key breakout levels.

08-05-2026 19:21 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: GBP/USD potential bullish reversal above 20-day moving average

GBP/USD is showing signs of a potential bullish reversal as sterling remains supported above key technical levels despite renewed US-Iran tensions. Traders are closely watching the US non-farm payrolls, unemployment rate, and Michigan consumer sentiment data for fresh directional cues. Intermarket analysis suggests the Bank of England may stay more hawkish than the Federal Reserve, while technical indicators point to strengthening upside momentum toward the 1.3640/3665 resistance zone.

08-05-2026 05:37 GMT by Kelvin Wong