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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.

S&P 500 ticks higher ahead of US inflation figures, stays above major
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S&P 500 ticks higher ahead of US inflation figures, stays above major

Volatility is expected to come later today. Until then, the index could trade in a tight range.
The next inflation data is coming – will Fed hike?
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The next inflation data is coming – will Fed hike?

Traders remain cautious ahead of new inflation data. Oil pumps for the first time since the big OPEC rally.
Gold is gaining slowly as traders wait for fresh data
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Gold is gaining slowly as traders wait for fresh data

Gold broke through the short losing streak as investors expect the next hike in May.
AUD/USD reacts to Aussie data, retests previous uptrend line
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AUD/USD reacts to Aussie data, retests previous uptrend line

The Australian dollar was bid on Tuesday. However, it still trades below the short-term resistance, implying more weakness to come.

Fed´s balance sheet exploded – is it the start of the QE´s era?

We provide a detailed breakdown of the tools used by the Fed to boost its balance sheet in this analysis. Can the recent steps of Fed be considered a QE?
Markets turned red with recession fears getting stronger
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Markets turned red with recession fears getting stronger

Trading turned sour after markets adopted a recession-fearing sentiment.

Financial sector stumbles, investors eye Dimon and El-Erian comments

Two investment legends shared their opinions on the current market situation.
First trading day of April was full of action
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First trading day of April was full of action

The first trading day of April became full of surprises. One of them was the rally of oil. Will it last?
OPEC+ switched and sent crude oil above $80
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OPEC+ switched and sent crude oil above $80

OPEC+ switched its policy and shockingly cut the production of crude oil by 1 million barrels. Is $100 level back in the game?

Dow Jones approaches critical resistance – will it hold?

This week will be dominated by the release of the monthly employment report from the US government on Friday.
A green week end marks a strong first quarter for the markets
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A green week end marks a strong first quarter for the markets

Markets close a green week, month and an even greener quarter. Inflation hints a cooldown, however, Fed hints the rate needs to stay high for longer.

Real estate market is in danger – is this 2008 all over again?

The real estate market is facing a storm of challenges, from rising vacancies to an upcoming maturity wall. Is the market crash near?