How Economic Data Shapes Fed Decisions 

Webinar Overview

Federal Reserve decisions are among the most important drivers of global financial markets, but those decisions are heavily influenced by incoming economic data. Inflation, employment, growth, and consumer activity all play a key role in shaping the outlook for monetary policy. 

In this webinar, we will explore the main economic indicators the Fed monitors and how they can influence expectations for interest rates and future policy decisions. We will also examine how market expectations change ahead of Fed meetings and why important data releases can trigger sharp moves in the US dollar, gold, equities, and bonds. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand how economic data influences Federal Reserve decisions
• Identify the key indicators closely watched by the Fed
• Understand how data can shift interest-rate expectations
• Analyze market reactions to changing monetary policy expectations
• Connect economic developments with movements in the dollar, gold, equities, and bonds