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.

Chart alert: Gold medium-term downtrend triggered as $4,960 support broke

Gold (XAU/USD) has entered a medium-term downtrend after breaking below the critical $4,960 support, as a hawkish Federal Reserve and rising 10-year US Treasury real yield weigh on sentiment. With rate cut expectations fading, downside risks persist unless gold reclaims key resistance levels.

19-03-2026 07:01 GMT by Kelvin Wong

FOMC pauses rates yet again, Dollar explodes – Economic Projections and (Updated) Market Reactions

The Fed is holding rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% Market reactions: The US Dollar is exploding higher. and hurting the rest of the Market, Particularly Metals and Stocks

18-03-2026 18:00 GMT by Elior Manier