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‘I never will’: Jerome Powell's powerful message to Trump as Fed holds rate cut
The remarks come as the Federal Reserve warned of higher risks to its inflation and unemployment goals, a likely reference to Donald Trump's tariff policies.
Published on May 08, 2025 01:55 AM IST
Donald Trump says he has ‘no intention’ of firing Fed chief Jerome Powell
The president unleashed a tirade against Jerome Powell last week right before the European Central Bank lowered its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 2.25%.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 03:47 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Can Trump fire Jerome Powell before his term ends? POTUS lashes out at Fed Chief
The possibility of President Donald Trump attempting to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sparked debate over the Fed’s legal independence.
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 07:19 PM IST
Shrey Banerjee
Stock market opens lower with IT, telecom, and metal stocks dropping the most
The benchmark equity indices fell into red after opening on Thursday, April 17.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 09:27 AM IST
Indian stock market may open lower, tracking global cues
Global investor sentiment got dented after US Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is waiting for more clarity before changing interest rates.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Donald Trump tariffs could put US Fed in a bind, Powell warns
Powell said that while the Fed's employment and inflation goals were largely in balance, policymakers could find themselves in the “challenging scenario”.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 11:51 PM IST
AFP |
Most Asian markets track Wall St rally after Fed rate signals
Most Asian markets track Wall St rally after Fed rate signals
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 09:06 AM IST
AFP |
Gold crosses $3,000 per ounce for the first time ever
Gold bullion has hit 13 all-time highs so far this year.
Published on Mar 16, 2025 11:38 AM IST
Destabilising the world economy
United States President Donald Trump may have set off a tariff war that will trigger chaos and disruption that affects the world
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 09:11 PM IST
HT Editorial
Gold hits record high amid concerns of Donald Trump tariffs
This also comes after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.5 per cent on Wednesday.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 09:09 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Fed doesn’t 'need to be in hurry' to lower interest rates, says Jerome Powell
Powell said the Fed is awaiting to see what policies are enacted by the newly inaugurated Donald Trump administration.
Published on Jan 30, 2025 03:30 AM IST
Bloomberg |
US dollar firmer against peers after Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
Fed officials made a unanimous decision to keep the overnight interest rate in the current 4.25%-4.50% range.
Published on Jan 30, 2025 02:57 AM IST
Reuters |
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, says decision was ‘unanimous’
The US Federal Reserve also noted that inflation remains "somewhat elevated, and economic outlook is uncertain".
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 05:40 AM IST
US Fed sues JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, BofA over Zelle payment network fraud
A federal regulator sued JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America on Friday.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 02:19 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti
Sensex, Nifty suffer 5% weekly loss, worst decline since June 2022
the Sensex closed near the 78,000 mark, down 1.5 percent from the previous session, while the Nifty dropped below 23,600, also losing 1.5 percent.
Published on Dec 20, 2024 08:09 PM IST
Sensex, Nifty crash after Fed rate cut announcement: Top losers today
Indian stock markets fell sharply as the US Federal Reserve indicated fewer rate cuts next year, with the Sensex down 880 points and Nifty down 269 points.
Published on Dec 19, 2024 10:49 AM IST
US Federal Reserve rate cut plans likely unchanged by Donald Trump victory
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point Thursday.
Published on Nov 07, 2024 07:37 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti
Sensex, Nifty open higher following global market surge on Fed rate cut
Nifty and Sensex opened strong following a global market surge after the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cut.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 09:50 AM IST
ANI |
US Federal Reserve's rate cut: Rate cut likely, but by how much?
The FOMC meeting on September 17-18 is crucial for global markets, with expectations of a potential rate cut. Here's what some of the Economists think.
Published on Sep 13, 2024 03:06 AM IST
IT stocks boost Nifty 50 to a record high, tops 25,100. Here's why
NSE Nifty 50 reached an all-time high of 25,114.05, led by gains in IT stocks amid US rate cut expectations.
Published on Aug 28, 2024 12:21 PM IST
Reuters |
Stocks mostly rise as Powell speech looms
Stocks mostly rise as Powell speech looms
Published on Aug 23, 2024 04:42 PM IST
AFP |
US stock market plunges in recession fears, rising unemployment, tech stock fall
The US stock market crashed due to investor concerns of a recession led by increase dunemployment, high interest rates for too long, and falling tech stocks
Published on Aug 03, 2024 11:23 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Key takeaways from latest US Federal Reserve meeting: When is rate cut likely?
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell announced that interest rates will remain unchanged at the current rate range of 5.25-5.50%. Here are key takeaways
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 10:27 AM IST
US Fed holds interest rates and pencils at just one cut this year
The annual consumer price index (CPI) came in at 3.3 percent last month, down 0.1 percentage point from April and unchanged on a monthly basis
Published on Jun 13, 2024 03:07 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Arya Vaishnavi
When can US Fed rate change be expected as policymakers see just 1 cut this year
As inflation is back on a downward path, this paves the way for interest-rate cuts in coming months.
Published on Jun 12, 2024 11:56 PM IST
US Federal Reserve keeps key lending rate unchanged, one cut possible in 2024
US Fed meeting outcome: This comes as inflation in the United States eased in May for a second straight month.
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 07:35 AM IST
US consumer inflation grows more than expected in March, Fed rate cut looms
US consumer inflation: The March figures mark the third straight month of inflation readings well above US Federal Reserve's 2% target.
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 06:19 PM IST
Sensex jumps over 750 points, Nifty tops 22,050; ₹5.8L crore added
Stock Market today: The US Federal Reserve, in its March meeting, voted to leave the key interest rate unchanged at 5.25-5.50 per cent.
Published on Mar 21, 2024 12:42 PM IST
ANI |
Key takeaways from US Fed’s rate decision and Jerome Powell’s press conference
US Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank is still not ready to lower borrowing costs just yet. Here are key takeaways
Published on Mar 21, 2024 11:24 AM IST
Gold prices rocket to new high after US Fed rate decision: Should you buy?
Gold prices on March 21: Gold futures contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) for the April 2024 expiry opened higher at ₹66,100 per 10 gm.
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 08:17 PM IST