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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.

People shop in the food section of a retail store in Rosemead, California.(AFP)
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.

Stock market today: Among the widely-tracked Nifty 50 stocks, 47 advanced, and the rest were in the red.
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

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference at the end of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting at the Federal Reserve in Washington, DC.(AFP)
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.

Gold prices on March 21: Gold futures contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) for the April 2024 expiry opened higher at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>66,100 per 10 gm.
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 08:17 PM IST

US Fed Reserve sees 3 rate cuts in 2024: What it means for Indian stock market?

US Federal Reserve signaled it still expects to make three cuts this year sending US markets into a frenzy as traders cheered central bank's affirmation.

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference at the end of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting at the Federal Reserve in Washington, DC.(AFP)
Published on Mar 21, 2024 08:32 AM IST

US inflation unexpectedly rises to 3.2%, dampening hopes of Fed's rate cuts

US consumer prices witnessed a surge in monthly and annual rates in February, as per the inflation figures issued by the Labor Department on Tuesday.

The consumer price index (CPI), a frequently followed inflation indicator, climbed 3.2 percent annually in February and 0.4 percent last month alone.(Bloomberg)
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 07:21 PM IST

US Fed Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged for fourth time in a row

The Fed confirmed in a statement that it was holding its benchmark lending rate steady at its 23-year high, between 5.25 and 5.50 percent.

Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve.(Bloomberg)
Published on Feb 01, 2024 04:19 AM IST
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US sees unexpected surge in job openings but decline in resignations; here's why

The US unemployment rate has been below 4% for 23 consecutive months, and the number of persons registering for unemployment aid has stayed exceptionally low.

Job opportunities in the United States have slowly but surely fallen after reaching a record high of 12 million in March 2022.(AP )
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 04:22 PM IST

US Fed key meet: All eyes on Powell's comments amid 2024 rate cut expectations

The US Federal Reserve will announce its monetary policy decision on Wednesday. Chair Jerome Powell will provide updates on the outlook of the Central bank.

The Fed's decision on rate increase will be announced by the Chair of Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell(AP)
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 03:08 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

Gold Demand to Hit Record With Central-Bank Buying, WGC Says

Total gold demand hit a record last year and is expected to expand again in 2024 as the US Federal Reserve moves toward cutting interest rates, potentially aiding prices, according to the World Gold Council.

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Published on Jan 31, 2024 02:18 PM IST
Bloomberg |

Next US Fed Reserve Meeting: When will it take place & what can we expect?

Many experts predict the Fed to keep interest rates stable at 5.25%-5.50%, after raising them to a 22-year high in order to combat inflation.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell(AP )
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 03:34 PM IST

#StandWithTexas trends as Texas-US govt standoff escalates

Texas' border security standoff with the federal government intensifies, as the state refuses access to a hotspot for illegal crossings.

As tensions rise, calls for President Biden's intervention mount, while bipartisan negotiations in Congress face hurdles with Trump's influence. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez (REUTERS)
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 01:07 PM IST

Investors richer by 8 lakh crore in 3 days; mcap of BSE firms jumps to record high of 357.87 lakh crore

Investors richer by ₹8 lakh crore in 3 days; mcap of BSE firms jumps to record high of ₹357.87 lakh crore

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Published on Dec 15, 2023 05:59 PM IST
PTI |

US Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged for third straight time

The Fed on Wednesday kept its benchmark overnight interest rate in the 5.25%-5.50% range.

Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, speaks during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Photographer: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg
Published on Dec 14, 2023 06:03 AM IST
Reuters |

US inflation continues upward trend, bolstering Fed’s stance on interest rates

US consumer prices picked up in November, reinforcing the Federal Reserve’s resolve to keep interest rates elevated in the near term.

FILE PHOTO: An eagle tops the U.S. Federal Reserve building's facade in Washington, July 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo(REUTERS)
Published on Dec 12, 2023 08:34 PM IST
Bloomberg |

US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 22-year high

The decision was widely expected, given the Fed's stated goal of slowing inflation to its long-term target of two percent.

The Fed's decision to keep its benchmark lending rate between 5.25 percent and 5.50 percent gives policymakers time to
Published on Nov 01, 2023 11:55 PM IST
AFP |

Congresswoman Grace Meng’s bill aims to make Diwali a federal holiday

Congresswoman Grace Meng has introduced the Diwali Day Act in the US House of Representatives to make Diwali a federal holiday in the country.

**EDS: TO GO WITH STORY** Washington: American Congresswoman Grace Meng. (PTI Photo)(PTI07_28_2023_000008A)(PTI)
Published on Jul 28, 2023 01:36 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

Have US Fed's consecutive interest rate strikes made any dent on inflation?

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the 10th consecutive time in an effort to curb inflation, but experts question its impact on the economy

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.(REUTERS)
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 02:39 PM IST
ByPaurush Omar

US Fed raises interest rates to 20-yr high. Is there a 'soft' landing in future?

The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate to its highest level since 2001, citing soaring inflation

Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, speaks during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, DC.(Bloomberg)
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 12:49 AM IST
ByPaurush Omar

Over $200 billion Covid aid likely have been stolen, says federal watchdog

The SBA inspector general had previously estimated fraud in the COVID-19 disaster loan program at $86 billion.

The federal government has now reported $276 billion in potential fraud.(AP)
Published on Jun 28, 2023 05:29 PM IST
AP |

US Fed seen raising rates to tackle inflation even as economic risks build

While officials’ efforts have helped to reduce price pressures in the US economy, inflation remains well above their goal.

Traders react as a screen displays the Fed rate announcement on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S.(REUTERS file photo)
Published on Apr 30, 2023 02:41 AM IST
Bloomberg |

US Fed admits faults and calls for stronger banking oversight after SVB collapse

The Fed will also look to strengthen the regulatory framework for banks, and consider toughening the rules

US Federal Reserve admits to failings in Silicon Valley Bank oversight
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 10:03 PM IST
AFP |

Don’t hit pause in the battle to contain inflation

The MPC’s decision to pause the rate hike cycle should not distract it from its objective of restoring price stability in the economy

Achieving the inflation target will require the Reserve Bank of India to focus on exerting downward pressure on domestic inflation, especially now that high core inflation has become entrenched in the system (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 08:59 PM IST
ByRajeswari Sengupta

US, global markets fall on banking turmoil: Report

Most U.S. bank stocks fell between 2% and 4%, dragged down by Deutsche Bank, which fell more than 10%.

A sign for a Wall Street building is shown, (AP file photo)
Updated on Mar 24, 2023 06:54 PM IST
AP |

Markets fall in early trade as US central bank continues interest rate hike

Monetary policy tightening in the form of interest rate hikes in the advanced economies is detrimental for India, and other developing countries, as investments tend to shift to those advanced countries where returns on investments are reasonable and stable.

A man walks past the BSE bull on the day of tabling of Union Budget 2023-24, at Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai.(PTI)
Published on Mar 23, 2023 09:19 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar

US Fed to consider tougher rules for midsize banks after SVB, Signature failures

The Federal Reserve may potentially extend restrictions that currently only apply to the biggest Wall Street firms, the report said.

Some analysts said the U.S. actions were not a bailout, because shareholders and unsecured debtholders of SVB would not be covered.(AFP)
Published on Mar 15, 2023 05:53 AM IST
Reuters |

US Fed hikes rates: Oil prices rise, dollar slumps

The Federal Reserve raised its target interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday.

A dealer counts US dollars at a money exchange market in Karachi. (File)
Published on Feb 02, 2023 07:28 AM IST
Reuters | | Reported by Ritu Maria Johny

In US, key interest rate hiked to 15-year-high to fight inflation

The Fed made clear, in a statement and a news conference by Chair Jerome Powell, that it thinks sharply higher rates are still needed to fully tame the worst inflation bout to strike the economy in four decades.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell leaves after a news conference following the announcement that the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point, at the Federal Reserve Building in Washington.(REUTERS)
Published on Dec 15, 2022 06:16 AM IST
AP |

Sensex crashes by over 800 points after US Fed hikes rates

US Federal Reserve's hiked rates and a tighter monetary policy across central banks across the world hinted to investors for the sell-off.

The latest slump reversed the positive sentiments in the domestic market that continued for two months.(ANI)
Published on Sep 26, 2022 12:29 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Nisha Anand

He Predicted the 2008 Crash; ‘Dr. Doom’ Now Expects a ‘Long, Ugly’ Recession

Economist Nouriel Roubini sees a “long and ugly” recession in the US and globally occurring at the end of 2022 that could last all of 2023 and a sharp correction in the S&P 500.

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower on Thursday after the Federal Reserve delivered another big interest rate hike to cool galloping inflation and raised its outlook for more. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Published on Sep 23, 2022 06:47 PM IST
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