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.

UK retail sales beat estimate, US nonfarm payrolls sink, pound jumps

UK retail sales accelerated in July but the cup was only half full as the June figure was revised sharply lower. In the US, nonfarm payrolls slipped to 22 thousand, down from 79 thousand and well short of the market estimate of 75 thousand.

05-09-2025 13:05 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar eyes Canadian, US jobs data

It could be a busy day for the Canadian dollar, with the release of US and Canadian job reports. Canada's economy is expected to add 7.5 thousand jobs after a huge loss of 40.8 thousand in July. In the US, nonfarm payrolls are expected at 75 thousand, almost unchanged from 73 thousand in July.

05-09-2025 10:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher