Fed monetary policy

US Fed raises interest rates, sees at least three more years of growth

The US central bank still foresees another rate hike in December, three more next year, and one increase in 2020.

Sep 27, 2018, 09:31 AM IST

Federal Reserve policy statement: Full text

The US Federal Reserve`s policy arm, the Federal Open Market Committee, issued a statement Wednesday after a two-day meeting announcing it had kept unchanged its benchmark zero-level interest rate.

Jun 18, 2015, 00:05 AM IST

Fed expected to hike this year, but future path uncertain: Fischer

The Federal Reserve is "widely expected" to begin raising interest rates this year though the policy path remains uncertain, the central bank`s second-in-command said on Monday, appearing to lay the groundwork for a less predictable future.

Mar 24, 2015, 08:49 AM IST

Fed `audit` push would hurt US economy: Yellen

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Wednesday that a proposed law that could involve Congress in monetary policy could damage the economy.

Mar 19, 2015, 09:17 AM IST

Asian shares slip ahead of US Fed decision

Asian bourses were listless in early trade Tuesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve`s monetary policy meeting, and as lingering concerns over Chinese and US economic data weighed heavily on global markets.

Sep 16, 2014, 09:42 AM IST