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 - A valentine's day treat

The Valentine’s Day inflation report is the main event of this week. Disinflation trends will get tested here and we could potentially have a major turning point with Wall Street’s expectations on how high the Fed will have to take interest rates. The January inflation report is expected to show headline CPI from a month ago rose 0.5%, up from the -0.1% reading in the prior month. Inflation from a year ago is expected to improve from 6.5% to 6.2%.

10-02-2023 11:28 GMT by Craig Erlam

Week Ahead - Nearing the end of rate hikes?

Now that Wall Street has had enough time to process the dovish FOMC decision and another robust nonfarm payroll report, the focus shifts predominantly to Fed speak and economic data that should support the disinflation process. Traders will pay close attention to initial jobless claims and the University of Michigan sentiment report. Other notable economic releases include trade data, consumer credit, and the monthly budget statement.

03-02-2023 15:35 GMT by Craig Erlam