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 - Risks mounting

As we head into the second quarter, it seems the list of economic concerns is growing rather than shrinking and yet equity markets find themselves in a very comfortable position. The rebound from the post-invasion lows has been impressive, to say the least, but whether it's sustainable will become clear in the coming weeks.

01-04-2022 11:34 GMT by Craig Erlam

Week Ahead - An encouraging recovery

Are investors correct to be optimistic? Investors appear remarkably calm at the moment given the level of uncertainty we're facing this year, from inflation to interest rates and even Covid, when you consider China is still embracing lockdowns. Throw soaring commodity prices into the mix and there's plenty of reason to be pessimistic. But when you look at financial markets, that isn't what we're seeing.

25-03-2022 17:51 GMT by Craig Erlam