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: UK GDP Up 0.1% in August, Gold & Oil Advance, FTSE Breaks Below 100-Day MA. Fed Speakers In Focus

Asian stocks advance, UK economy shows resilience with 0.1% GDP growth, and European markets see slight uptick. Nestle rallies on strong sales, while Pernod Ricard and Whitbread dip. US dollar weakens amid trade war concerns. Oil prices rise as Trump hints at tighter supply; gold hits record high. US-China trade relations and Fed speeches are key focus points.

16-10-2025 08:46 GMT by Zain Vawda

EUR/USD: Recent euro weakness stalled at 1.1530 key medium-term support with a minor “Double Bottom” bullish breakout

EUR/USD’s recent decline has likely found support, with the pair rebounding from 1.1530 — a key medium-term level, after forming a minor “Double Bottom” bullish breakout. Despite political instability in France and a temporary rise in Eurozone sovereign risk premia, improving stability and narrowing sovereign yield spreads (French/German) suggest renewed euro strength. Technically, EUR/USD remains in an “Ascending Triangle” formation, reinforcing the medium-term bullish trend since January 2025.

16-10-2025 04:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong