Rupee hits over 1-month low, plunges 30 paise against dollar
The dollar index, which tracks the US currency against a basket of six major rivals, was up at 95.79.
Jul 03, 2017, 19:11 PM ISTRupee to be under stress amid US rate hike , political risks
Heightened chances of a US rate hike, along with a slower pace of reforms and soon to be released domestic macro-economic inflation data, are expected to keep the Indian rupee under pressure during the upcoming week.
Dec 10, 2016, 22:14 PM ISTSeptember's Fed rate decision not to increase US interest rates a 'close call'
Last month`s Federal Reserve decision not to increase US interest rates was a "close call" for several senior policymakers, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday.
Oct 13, 2016, 01:14 AM ISTFed leaves rates unchanged but says US economy improving
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left key interest rates untouched but acknowledged improved economic performance, suggesting a rate increase may be on the horizon in 2016.
Jul 28, 2016, 02:00 AM ISTObama, Fed chief discuss growth, Wall Street reform
President Barack Obama and Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen discussed the outlook for economic growth and progress from Wall Street reform during a meeting Monday, the White House said.
Apr 12, 2016, 09:25 AM ISTUS Fed expected to end 7-year crisis stance with an interest rate hike amid nagging worries
Most bets are that the Fed will increase the benchmark federal funds rate for the first time in nearly a decade, signaling confidence in US economic growth even as the rest of the world sags.
Dec 13, 2015, 07:14 AM IST
Federal Reserve holds key US rate unchanged
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark federal funds interest rate unchanged at near zero percent as expected Wednesday, providing no fresh hints on when a long-awaited rate rise might come.
Jul 30, 2015, 00:12 AM ISTFederal Reserve leaves open timeframe for rate rise
The Federal Reserve left open its timeframe for a rise in interest rates Wednesday, following a winter slowdown that stalled US economic growth.
Apr 30, 2015, 02:15 AM IST