Fed holds interest rates steady, says economy remains on track
Policymakers, however, noted that business investment had "moderated from its rapid pace earlier in the year," a possible drag on future economic growth.
Nov 09, 2018, 15:47 PM IST
Q2 report card, PMI data to hold investor attention this week
Major companies reporting their earnings this week include Lupin, Tata Steel and Union Bank of India.
Fed rate hike marks normalisation of US monetary policy: Fitch
The Federal Reserve's move to hike interest rates by 25 basis points, only the third hike in over 10 years and second in 3 months, marks the beginning of a new phase of US monetary policy normalisation, says Fitch Ratings.
Mar 16, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Fed on course to raise interest rates at an upcoming meeting: Jannet Yellen
The Federal Reserve will likely need to raise interest rates at an upcoming meeting, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday, although she flagged considerable uncertainty over economic policy under the Trump administration.
Feb 14, 2017, 20:47 PM IST
Gold rallies to 1-month high; rises $1,300/oz on US election fears, Fed rates
Gold rallied to a one-month high on Wednesday, as uncertainty over the outcome of the U.S. election knocked stocks and the dollar lower, but bullion pared gains slightly after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady as expected.
Nov 03, 2016, 09:01 AM IST
Today's Federal Reserve meeting: What to expect
The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday amid tepid inflation and recent weak economic data, but could signal an increased likelihood of a hike by the end of the year.
Sep 21, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
Janet Yellen says no negative interest rates in store for US
Janet Yellen said Thursday that the Federal Reserve had no plans to move toward negative interest rates, following the Swedish central bank`s rate cut deep into negative territory.
Feb 12, 2016, 03:35 AM IST
Weak US data clouds December rate hike possibility
US consumer spending in September recorded its smallest gain in eight months
Oct 31, 2015, 00:41 AM IST
RBI very well prepared to deal with US Fed rate action: Sinha
India has built multiple layers of defence to deal with a possible US Federal Reserve's first hike in interest rates in nine years, and RBI is very well prepared to deal with its impact, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday.
Sep 17, 2015, 14:04 PM IST
Emerging market with limited forex at higher risk to US rate hike: Moody's
Moody's Investors Service today said emerging market (EM) economies with limited foreign exchange buffers are more at risk to a rise in interest rates in the US.
Sep 17, 2015, 11:47 AM IST
The Fed won`t wait for 2% inflation to raise rates: Fischer
Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer warned Saturday that the US central bank will not wait for inflation to hit two percent before raising interest rates.
Aug 29, 2015, 22:26 PM IST
Fed rate hike may come as early as September, Rosengren says
One of the Federal Reserve`s most dovish officials said on Friday that September may turn out to be the right time to raise interest rates if the U.S. economy continues to improve, and he set a relatively high hurdle for delaying the move until next year.
Jul 11, 2015, 11:04 AM IST
Fed could hint on rate-hike plans as it prepares for policy turn
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday could offer fresh clues on when it plans to begin lifting interest rates and how quickly it will move, as it prepares for a momentous policy turn after years of aggressive monetary stimulus.
Sep 17, 2014, 11:32 AM IST
Global stocks end higher on bet Fed won't change rate stance
Stock markets around the world rose on Tuesday, ending near session highs as investors bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve wouldn`t adjust its guidance about how soon it would raise interest rates.
Sep 17, 2014, 09:02 AM IST
