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Gold set for first monthly drop since Dec as Fed rate hike likely

Gold fell for a third day on Wednesday, set for its first monthly drop since December, as US economic data boosted the case for an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve next month.

May 31, 2017, 11:03 AM IST

Fed signals interest rate hike firmly on the table for June

U.S. Federal Reserve officials said it would be appropriate to raise interest rates in June if economic data points to stronger second-quarter growth as well as firming inflation and employment, according to minutes from their policy meeting last month.

May 19, 2016, 05:26 AM IST

US stocks edge higher ahead of February jobs report

Wall Street stocks finished slightly higher Thursday following mostly solid US economic data ahead of the eagerly anticipated February jobs report.

Mar 04, 2016, 02:49 AM IST

Tokyo stocks soar 2.70% at open, extending global rally

Tokyo stocks soared at the start on Wednesday, extending a global rally as investor sentiment brightened on improved US economic data.

Mar 02, 2016, 06:32 AM IST

US dollar rises amid upbeat data

The US dollar increased against other major currencies as the economic data from the country came out better than expected.

Oct 24, 2015, 15:39 PM IST

Mandi Live: Expert's Analysis on Outcome Fed's Meeting

Fed's meeting will commence from today.The expert says that there are chances of a positive impact on the Indian Market by the Fed's meeting and with the return of foreign investment, Dollar will b

Sep 16, 2015, 17:30 PM IST

Gold price holds near four-week low as fund outflows, US data weigh

Gold languished near a four-week low on Thursday, retaining sharp overnight losses, as strong U.S. economic data and outflows from bullion-backed exchange traded funds sapped investor interest.

Sep 10, 2015, 13:44 PM IST

Oil prices extend gains after biggest daily climb in 6 years

Crude oil futures rose on Friday, adding to their biggest one-day rally in over six years the day before, led by recovering equity markets and news of diminished crude supplies.

Aug 28, 2015, 14:11 PM IST

Gold eyes worst week in five as strong US data fuels Fed hike view

Gold was stuck near recent lows on Friday and was on track to post its biggest weekly drop in five as strong U.S. economic data backed the case for a near-term increase in interest rates.

Aug 28, 2015, 09:27 AM IST

Oil markets catch breath after biggest gains in six years

Crude oil futures were largely steady on Friday after posting their biggest one-day rally in over six years the day before led by recovering equity markets and news of diminished crude supplies.

Aug 28, 2015, 08:27 AM IST

Asia extends stocks rally as upbeat US GDP calms nerves

Asian shares extended a global rally on Friday after upbeat U.S. economic data calmed sentiment, with Chinese stocks jumping for the second day following a rocky start to the week.

Aug 28, 2015, 08:07 AM IST

Wall Street surges for second day as China fears fade

Wall Street rallied on Thursday as investors grew optimistic that the worst of recent market turmoil was over after strong U.S. economic data and hints that a September interest-rate hike was unlikely.

Aug 28, 2015, 01:37 AM IST

Gold struggles near 2010 low as data backs Sept Fed hike view

Gold struggled to pull away from a 5-1/2-year low early on Thursday after more upbeat U.S. economic data bolstered expectations the Federal Reserve could lift interest rates as soon as next month.

Aug 06, 2015, 06:30 AM IST

Gold under pressure despite softer dollar as fund outflows weigh

Spot gold slipped 0.2 percent to $1,191.40 an ounce by 0323 GMT, after gaining 0.4 percent on Tuesday.

Jun 03, 2015, 10:17 AM IST

Gold weakens on lacklustre demand; Fed outcome weighs

Gold continued to drift further at the domestic bullion market here due to reduced offtake by jewellery traders and retailers on the back of global uncertainty.

May 25, 2015, 18:19 PM IST

Gold price holds near three-month high on US rate expectations

Gold retained gains from a five-day rally on Tuesday, trading near a three-month high as a recent string of sluggish US economic data stoked speculation the Federal Reserve would not raise rates any time soon.

May 19, 2015, 09:34 AM IST

Dow, S&P close at record highs as rate-hike angst abates

The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 ended at record highs on Monday, helped by a rally in Apple as well as tepid economic data suggesting the Federal Reserve may wait to raise interest rates.

May 19, 2015, 01:57 AM IST

Gold snaps three-day losing streak but US rate worries remain

Spot gold ticked up 0.4 percent to $1,183.08 an ounce by 0704 GMT, up from a six-week low of $1,170.20 reached on Friday

May 04, 2015, 13:49 PM IST

Gold falls more than 1 percent to six-week low

Gold fell to a six-week low on Friday as the dollar strengthened on US economic data and investor sentiment was undermined by longer-term expectations for a US rate rise.

May 02, 2015, 02:05 AM IST