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.

Is the Petrodollar trade over after Trump's comment? EUR/USD, AUD/USD and Dollar Index (DXY) overview

US Dollar, AUD/USD and EUR/USD Analysis: The US Dollar took a turn lower after reaching 2026 highs as geopolitical tensions from the US-Iran-Israel conflict triggered a global rush for dollar liquidity. With WTI and Brent experiencing historic volatility, traders are now watching whether the Dollar’s momentum can extend further across key FX pairs.

09-03-2026 20:23 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Gold (XAU/USD) is down 3% for the week, but bulls may make a comeback

Gold (XAU/USD) has slipped about 3% this week despite escalating geopolitical tensions from the US–Iran war 2026. The pullback comes as rising inflation expectations driven by a surge in West Texas Intermediate crude oil pushed up the US 10-year Treasury real yield, increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold. However, technical signals suggest the metal may attempt a short-term bullish rebound if key support holds.

06-03-2026 10:01 GMT by Kelvin Wong