US interest rates

Fed hints at economic worries as it keeps rate unchanged

In the first monetary policy meeting after its historic rate increase in December, the US central bank showed slightly less confidence than a month ago about the trajectory of inflation and growth even as it noted strengthening in the jobs and housing sectors.

 

Jan 28, 2016, 10:47 AM IST

Confident and clear, Yellen says rate path will be well signalled

The unanimous backing Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen got for the Fed`s first rate hike since the financial crisis let her deliver a clear message: Don`t expect further rate hikes for a while, and when we are ready, we`ll tell you.

 

Dec 17, 2015, 14:54 PM IST

Watch: Federal Reserve raises interest rates

The US Federal Reserve has raised the interest rates by one quarter percentage, the first in seven years when America tumbled into a deep financial crisis with the collapse of the Wall Street.

Dec 17, 2015, 12:12 PM IST

Key takeaways from Federal Reserve rate hike

The US Federal Reserve had last night hiked interest rates by 0.25 percent for the first time in about a decade, signalling that the US economy is strengthening.

 

Dec 17, 2015, 12:10 PM IST

Fed today meeting: Five key facts you must know

With the world`s biggest economy now growing steadily -- if not robustly -- the Fed is expected to conclude at the end of a two-day policy meeting on Wednesday that it is time to get away from the

Dec 16, 2015, 16:14 PM IST

What's so important about the Federal Reserve's interest rate?

On Wednesday the Federal Reserve, the US central bank, is expected to raise its federal funds interest rate for the first time in nearly 10 years

Dec 15, 2015, 08:42 AM IST

US Fed two-day policy meeting begins today, rate hike expected

While an increase in the federal funds rate -- which has not been moved higher in almost a decade -- is not certain, Yellen strongly pointed to it at the beginning of December.

Dec 15, 2015, 08:35 AM IST

US 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

Key reasons why India's stock market is falling

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Dec 09, 2015, 18:54 PM IST

US unemployment rate holds at 5.0% on solid job creation

The US economy pumped out 211,000 new jobs in November.

Dec 04, 2015, 19:22 PM IST

Gold price slumps to 6-year low on US rate hike prospects

Spot gold fell to USD 1,045.85 an ounce, the lowest since February 2010, before steadying at USD 1,052.35 while US gold futures slid to USD 1,045.40, the lowest since October 2009.

Dec 03, 2015, 13:53 PM IST

Gold price dips to near 6-year low, set for 6th straight weekly drop

Gold dipped to its lowest level in nearly six years on Friday and was heading for a sixth straight weekly decline under pressure from a firm dollar and prospects of a US interest rate rise next month.

 

Nov 27, 2015, 20:21 PM IST

FIIs trim stake in 35 Nifty stocks in Q2

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have reduced their exposure in 35 Nifty companies during July-September quarter as they recast their portfolio primarily on account of global factors.

Nov 02, 2015, 15:32 PM IST

Federal Reserve keeps rate at record low after slowdown in job growth

The Federal Reserve is keeping US interest rates at record lows in the face of persistent threats from a weak international economy and excessively low inflation.

Oct 29, 2015, 01:41 AM IST

Gold dips as Yellen says Fed on track to hike rates this year

Gold dropped from its highest in a month on Friday as the dollar rallied on an assurance from Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen that the US central bank would begin raising rates this year.

Sep 25, 2015, 10:10 AM IST

Asian shares erase gains, dollar gains as Yellen revives rate talk

Asian shares gave up early gains on Friday, while the dollar firmed after Federal Reserve Chairperson Janet Yellen suggested the central bank is still on track to raise interest rates later this year.

Sep 25, 2015, 09:09 AM IST

Asian shares slump on global growth concerns, US selloff

Asian shares and emerging currencies fell on Monday after the US Federal Reserve`s decision to keep interest rates at record lows raised fresh concerns about growth globally, particularly in China.

 

Sep 21, 2015, 13:19 PM IST

Gold price hovers near three-week high as equities slip

Gold held close to its highest level in nearly three weeks on Monday, boosted by safe-haven demand after the Federal Reserve`s move last week to leave US interest rates unchanged weighed on global equities.

 

Sep 21, 2015, 10:19 AM IST

Hot Stocks: Market Analysts view on Fed high-profile rate decision

Hot Stocks brings you some major indicators market analysts predicting stock price movement and impact on market after Fed high-profile rate decision.

Sep 18, 2015, 23:09 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