Central Bank

Hot Australian CPI revives RBA hike bets, lifts bond yields and adds fresh pressure to crowded AUD/USD short positions.

Near the end of the trading week, one of the most relevant moves in the FX market has been the Japanese yen’s neutrality, even after the release of the US PCE inflation data. After the data was published, USD/JPY did not register a significant move, with price action staying close to 0.05%, reinforcing a phase of short-term indecision.

This explainer looks at what determines financial conditions, the impact they have on markets and the real economy, along with the indicators you can watch to monitor how they’re evolving.

Money supply is directly controlled by central banks of influential countries around the world. Learn how they decrease and increase money supply in this article.

Quantitative easing is a monetary policy tool of central banks, which has received its fair share of criticism for causing inflation. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of QE and how it can impact the stock market and forex market.

Interest rates are a key factor in determining price action. When central banks hike or cut rates, the effects are felt across nearly every financial market, from stocks and bonds to currencies and commodities. Learn more in our guide to interest rates.

Monetary policy – particularly in the US – impacts global markets. As the Fed starts to talk of its tapering timeline, we take a look at what that really means and how it could play out on US stocks, indices and global assets.

The Federal Reserve guides monetary policy in the United States, but who executes the mandate of the central bank? Read on for everything you need to know on Fed chair Jerome Powell.

The US dollar is the world’s reserve currency and the currency of the world’s largest economy, making it a powerhouse in the forex market. Discover everything you should know about USD before you open a position.

Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, the Bank of England’s talk of negative interest rates has sparked concerns among banks, investors and consumers. But what exactly would negative interest rates mean and why would the Bank of England consider them?

Economic indicators give traders and investors crucial insights into the health of a country’s economy, which can impact the profitability of positions on a range of markets, including forex, stocks and indices. Discover what economic indicators are and 10 popular macro indicators to watch.