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.

Asia open: US PPI surges as Inflation heat derails rate cut hopes ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US producer price inflation surged to 6.0% year-over-year in April, strengthening the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer stance and erasing remaining hopes for 2026 rate cuts. Markets now focus on the high-stakes Trump-Xi Beijing summit, where AI competition, semiconductor restrictions, and geopolitical tensions are taking center stage. Despite rising Treasury yields and inflation fears, the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 continued climbing to record highs as AI-driven optimism supported equities.

14-05-2026 02:35 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Inflation is buoyant and Trump lands in China – North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Markets are all awaiting for new from the meeting between Trump and Xi, with the US President just landing in Beijing in the midst of new inflation highs. Taking a close look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USD/CAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.

13-05-2026 15:15 GMT by Elior Manier