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.

Markets Today: European economies expand, gold and silver plunge as markets await Fed Chair announcement and PCE data

European economies show surprising resilience, but global stocks react negatively to news that Kevin Warsh is favored for the next Fed Chair. This uncertainty triggers massive selloffs in gold and silver, even as European stocks continue a multi-month winning streak. The focus now shifts to the US PCE inflation data and the official Fed announcement.

30-01-2026 09:52 GMT by Zain Vawda

Metals flashing red after record runs – Silver (XAG/USD), Gold (XAU/USD) and Copper (XCU/USD) Outlook

Metals Flash Crash: A brutal reversal decimates the complex as Gold dumps 10% and Silver/Copper plunge 11%, erasing post-FOMC gains. We analyze the failed Copper breakout at $6.52 and whether the Higher for Longer reality signal marks a cycle top or a just a violent shakeout.

29-01-2026 21:18 GMT by Elior Manier