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: SNB Hold Rates, SoftBank Falls 7.7%, Gold Slips Post FOMC. DAX Holds Above Psychological 24000 Handle

Asian markets closed lower with SoftBank's plunge leading the decline following Oracle's disappointing forecast. The Swiss National Bank held rates at 0%. European shares edged lower due to tech sector weakness, overshadowing a less-hawkish US Fed. Oil and Gold slipped, but Silver hit a new record high. The US Dollar saw a small rebound, while the DAX Index holds a key psychological level at 24000.

11-12-2025 10:16 GMT by Zain Vawda

Nasdaq 100: Post-FOMC gains wiped out, but technicals are still bullish

The post-FOMC rally faded quickly as Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 futures reversed on renewed US–China geopolitical tension and fresh AI valuation concerns. DeepSeek’s alleged use of smuggled Nvidia Blackwell chips and Oracle’s weak revenue hit sentiment. Still, Nasdaq 100 technicals remain constructive, with improving market breadth supporting a continued medium-term bullish bias.

11-12-2025 09:50 GMT by Kelvin Wong