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Fed, also known as Federal Reserve, is the central bank of United States. It is one of the most powerful institutions in the world, actions of which affect almost anyone on the planet.

Markets end the week with gains – will the rise last?
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Markets end the week with gains – will the rise last?

Stocks rebounded with a rally in big tech and better than expected US Nonfarm Payroll data. Focus shifts to next inflation data.
Oil erases half of the week’s loss – will crude mark a red week?
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Oil erases half of the week’s loss – will crude mark a red week?

Oil jumped on Friday after what has been the biggest selloff in recent weeks. Will oil break through and end the week in the green?
Stocks slide lower a day before next big data – focus shifts to NFP
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Stocks slide lower a day before next big data – focus shifts to NFP

Renewed banking sector fears pull the stocks lower. Traders are shifting to the next big thing - NFP
Gold gains as Fed raises interest rates by 25 bps
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Gold gains as Fed raises interest rates by 25 bps

Fed raises interest rates by 25 bps. Gold is up more than 3% from the beginning of the month with the sight of a pause in rate hikes.
USD/JPY plunges after Fed’s decision – focus shifts to US jobs data
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USD/JPY plunges after Fed’s decision – focus shifts to US jobs data

The USD fell notably following the last rate hike of this tightening cycle, with investors now shifting their attention to US data.
Stocks pause gains after Fed decision – will Fed pause as well?
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Stocks pause gains after Fed decision – will Fed pause as well?

The Fed has increased its rates and the markets are feeling the pain. Will Fed pause in June or hike more?
GBP/USD creeps higher before Fed concludes its meeting
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GBP/USD creeps higher before Fed concludes its meeting

Inflation data is flooding in as Fed is nearing the end of its FOMC meeting on Wednesday. Will the sterling shoot past 1.26?
NZD/USD advances to 3-week highs – awaits Fed’s decision
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NZD/USD advances to 3-week highs – awaits Fed’s decision

Today's price action in the FX market will largely be dependant on the Fed's monetary policy decision.

Fed kicks off its meeting – will this hike be the last?

Fed kicked off its meeting today, which is regarded as the last meeting of hiking this year. What will be the result?
EUR/USD dips with volatility as traders shift focus towards US data
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EUR/USD dips with volatility as traders shift focus towards US data

EUR/USD continues the bearish day as the Eurozone releases mixed data. The focus has now been shifted towards the Fed.
Chinese manufacturing data slashed crude – will oil also react to Fed?
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Chinese manufacturing data slashed crude – will oil also react to Fed?

Lower than expected PMI number from the biggest crude oil consumer, China, negatively affects the price of the commodity.
The end of April marks a turbulent month full of earnings
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The end of April marks a turbulent month full of earnings

April has been marked by volatility, as the Q1 earnings season sent the markets flying. Big tech has been the strongest.