Federal Reserve News

Moody's Shocks the Market: US Credit Rating Downgraded to Aa1 Amid Rising Debt Concerns

Moody's has downgraded the US credit rating to Aa1, citing rising government debt and interest payments. The agency warns of future economic strains but notes the US's stable outlo...

US Stock Futures Climb as Investors Eye Trade Talks and Economic Data Releases

US stock futures rose in premarket trading as investors awaited economic data and Fed comments. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures all saw gains, with the euro also strengthening aga...

Gold Prices Hit a 3-Week Low Amid U.S.-China Trade Truce and Federal Reserve Policy Anticipation

Gold prices have dropped to a three-week low, influenced by the U.S.-China trade truce and anticipation of Federal Reserve policy cues. Saigon Jewelry Company reported significant ...

US Industrial Production Holds Steady in April Amid Mixed Sector Performances

In April, US industrial production remained steady with no change from March, as reported by the Federal Reserve. The Manufacturing and Mining indices declined, while Utilities sur...

Global Gold Prices Dip as Trade Tensions Ease and Investors Await Inflation Data

Gold prices have seen a slight decline globally, with Saigon Jewelry Company reporting drops in gold bar and ring prices. The decrease is linked to easing U.S.-China trade tensions...

US Dollar Stabilizes Against Vietnamese Dong Amid Global Currency Fluctuations

The U.S. dollar holds firm against the Vietnamese dong as global currencies experience fluctuations. Vietcombank and the State Bank of Vietnam maintain stable rates, while the U.S....

US Regulators Set to Ease Post-Crisis Bank Capital Rules in Major Policy Shift

US regulators are planning to ease the supplementary leverage ratio (SLR), a key post-2008 financial crisis rule, potentially excluding low-risk assets like Treasuries. A formal pr...

Fed's Jefferson Warns: Rising Tariffs May Fuel Inflation, Economic Uncertainty Looms

Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson discusses the potential inflationary effects of higher tariffs, noting uncertainty over their duration. He affirms the current policy rate's adaptab...

Fed's Goolsbee Warns: Patience Needed as Inflation Trends Slowly Emerge in Data

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee discusses the delayed visibility of inflation trends in data, advocating for patience and caution in interpreting short-te...

President Trump Urges Federal Reserve to Slash Interest Rates Following Global Trends

President Donald Trump urges the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, citing no inflation and lower prices in essential goods. This comes after a report showing a slight decrease...

Goolsbee Warns: Lingering Tariffs Threaten Stagflation Despite US-China Trade Truce

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warns that despite the US-China tariff truce, remaining tariffs could lead to stagflation, slowing growth and raising prices. He calls for cau...

Fed's Kugler Warns: US Trade Policy Shifts Could Lead to Higher Prices and Slower Growth

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler warns that recent US trade policy changes could lead to higher prices, reduced real incomes, and slower economic growth, while the Fed remai...

Chicago Fed President Goolsbee Cautions Against Resurgence of High Inflation Rates

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warns against returning to high inflation, emphasizing the goal to maintain a 2% annual rate. Recent data shows U.S. inflation decreasing to 2...

Gold Prices Surge to Near Record Highs Amid Global Economic Uncertainty and Trade Tensions

Gold prices in Vietnam have surged by nearly 46% this year, reaching near historic highs. The State Bank of Vietnam links this to global market expectations and limited supply, whi...

Federal Reserve's Cautious Stance Sends Gold Prices Tumbling by 1.6%

Gold prices fell by 1.6% after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged, citing concerns over inflation and unemployment. Fed Chair Powell's comments on a cauti...

Bitcoin Soars Past $100K Mark Again: A New Era of Digital Currency Dominance?

Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 for the first time since early February, driven by global economic shifts, corporate investments, and positive market sentiment. Key factors include a US...

US Markets Surge as Trump Unveils Comprehensive US-UK Trade Deal, Fed Holds Rates Steady

US stock markets opened higher following President Trump's announcement of a comprehensive US-UK trade deal and the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates. Key indic...

Oil Prices Surge Over 1% Amid Optimism Over US-China Trade Negotiations

Crude oil prices surged over 1% following US Treasury Secretary's confirmation of upcoming trade talks with China and the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchange...

Global Markets Rally as China-US Trade Talks Approach and UK Deal Boosts FTSE

Asian and European markets climbed as optimism grew over China-US trade talks and a potential UK trade deal. The FTSE rose, while the Fed expressed concerns over tariffs' economic ...

US Stock Futures Rally Following Powell's Comments on Tariffs and Unemployment

US stock futures rose after Fed Chair Jerome Powell commented on the delayed impact of tariffs and the Fed's stance on unemployment. The Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all saw premarket ...

Asian Markets Rally Following Fed's Decision to Maintain Interest Rates Unchanged

Asian stock markets rose after the Fed decided to keep interest rates unchanged, with the Bank of Japan considering future rate hikes based on economic performance. Key indexes in ...

Vietnamese Dong Strengthens as Dollar Dips Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting

The Vietnamese dong strengthens against the US dollar as the State Bank of Vietnam adjusts its reference rate. Globally, the dollar steadies before the Federal Reserve meeting, wit...

Indian Stock Market Rises: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex Open Higher Amid US-India Trade Talks

Indian equity benchmarks Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened higher amid positive developments in US-India trade talks. Global markets showed mixed responses to the Federal Reserve's int...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Emphasizes Independence: No Presidential Meetings Requested

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell asserts his independence, stating he has never and will never request meetings with any president, highlighting the Fed's operational autonomy f...

European Markets Dip Ahead of Fed Decision Amid India-Pakistan Tensions and Earnings Reports

European stock indexes opened lower as investors weigh corporate earnings and economic indicators amid India-Pakistan tensions. The Fed's upcoming monetary policy decision is highl...

US Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await Federal Reserve's Crucial Rate Decision

US stock futures rise as investors await the Federal Reserve's rate decision amid trade talks optimism. Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 show early gains.

Wall Street Rises as US-China Trade Talks Spark Optimism, Fed Decision Awaited

Wall Street opened higher as optimism around US-China trade talks and anticipation of the Federal Reserve's policy decision buoyed investor sentiment. Key indices and stocks showed...

Asian Markets Rally as China Eases Monetary Policy Amid Global Trade Tensions

Asia-Pacific markets mostly advanced as China introduces monetary easing to support its economy amid trade war fears. Key indices in Hong Kong, China, South Korea, and Australia po...

European Markets Edge Lower Amid Earnings, Fed Decision and India-Pakistan Conflict

European stock indexes opened mostly lower as investors weigh corporate earnings, economic indicators, and the impact of the India-Pakistan conflict. All eyes are on the Federal Re...

US Stock Futures Rally as Investors Await Federal Reserve's Crucial Rate Decision Amid Trade Talks

US stock futures rise as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's rate decision and upcoming US-China trade talks, with major indices showing gains.

Wall Street Rises as US-China Trade Talks Spark Investor Optimism Ahead of Fed Decision

Wall Street stocks opened higher as US-China trade talks in Switzerland spark optimism among investors. The Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 all saw gains, with Disney and Charle...

Asian Markets Rally as China Implements Monetary Easing Amid Global Trade Tensions

Asia-Pacific markets mostly gained as China eased monetary policy to support its economy amid trade war worries. Investors also monitored India-Pakistan tensions and awaited the US...