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 Weekly Outlook - Can earnings outweigh geopolitical headwinds & Central Bank decisions?

Global markets face a pivotal week defined by surging oil prices amid US-Iran tensions, record-high US equities driven by tech and earnings optimism, and critical central bank decisions. The Fed, ECB, and BoE grapple with the "balancing problem" of inflation vs. growth, while the BoJ remains the 'wild card' for a surprise rate hike.

24-04-2026 23:28 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: EUR/USD drifted down to 1.1665/1635 key support for potential bullish reversal

EUR/USD has pulled back 1.5% from its recent high amid renewed US–Iran tensions and a stronger US dollar, but key support at 1.1665/1.1635 is now in focus for a potential rebound. A steepening Eurozone–US rate spread suggests improving euro fundamentals, while technical signals, bullish divergence, and support at major moving averages, point to upside potential. A break above 1.1722 may trigger further gains toward 1.18 and beyond.

24-04-2026 05:45 GMT by Kelvin Wong