US rate hike

Fed rate hike to have minimal impact on RBI policy: India Inc

The interest rate hike by the US Fed is not likely to create much volatility in Indian markets and will have only a minimal impact on the RBI's monetary policy stance, industry bodies said on Thursday.

Mar 16, 2017, 21:59 PM IST

Market laps up Fed commentary, Nifty at fresh closing peak

The NSE index rose to a record 9,158.45 before ending the day at a new closing high of 9,153.70, up 68.90 points, or 0.76 percent, breaching its earlier 9,087 scaled on March 14.

Mar 16, 2017, 18:22 PM IST

FPIs withdraw $3.5 billion from capital markets in December

 A massive $3.5 billion was withdrawn from capital market in December following rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.

Dec 25, 2016, 15:32 PM IST

Chinese yuan at 8-year low after US Fed raises key interest rate

China's currency renminbi today fell to an eight-year low against the US dollar over fears of capital outflows and the communist giant's main stock exchange closed lower after the US Federal Reserve's move to raise the benchmark interest rate for the first time this year.

Dec 15, 2016, 19:21 PM IST

US Fed rate hikes 0.25% interest rate: Impact on Indian markets

Indian stock markets ended lower on Wednesday on a cautionary note that US Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in it Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) — the policy-setting body of the Federal Reserve System meeting on Thursday.

Dec 15, 2016, 04:58 AM IST

US Federal Reserve raises rates, sees faster pace of increases in 2017

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday and signalled a faster pace of increases in 2017 as the Trump administration takes over with promises to boost growth through tax cuts, spending and deregulation.

Dec 15, 2016, 00:44 AM IST

Rupee 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 IST

Sensex slumps to 3-month low on muted Q2 earnings, US rate hike fears

Stocks saw a positive start Monday, only to reverse the trend later as the Sensex fell about 144 points to end at an over 3-month low, unnerved by muted start to second quarterly earnings and a lacklustre global trend.

Oct 17, 2016, 17:29 PM IST

Sensex, Nifty plunge on lower guidance, US rate hike fears

Lower earnings guidance from IT majors, along with heightened chances of a US rate hike and negative global crude oil prices dragged the Indian equity markets to close in the red on Monday.

Oct 17, 2016, 16:45 PM IST

Gold price suffers more losses, settles at Rs 30,320 per 10 grams

Gold extended its slump for the third day and lost another Rs 170 to Rs 30,320 per 10 grams in the bullion market Friday amid a weakening global trend and slack demand from jewellers.

Oct 07, 2016, 15:52 PM IST

Gold price suffers worst one-day fall of Rs 730 this year, settles at Rs 30,520 per 10 grams

Gold cracked as much as Rs 730 -- its biggest one-day fall this year -- to Rs 30,520 per 10 grams, in sync with a weak trend overseas on growing US rate hike buzz amid a fall in demand at the spot market.

Oct 05, 2016, 15:02 PM IST

Sensex tanks 444 points; Nifty cracks below 8,800-mark

The BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 443.71 points Monday, tracking heavy selling in global markets following re-emergence of US Fed rate hike concerns.

Sep 12, 2016, 10:16 AM IST

Tokyo shares open lower on Fed rate hike speculation

Investors turned cautious as questions arose over the sustainability of loose monetary policies offered by major central banks around the globe.

Sep 12, 2016, 06:57 AM IST

Gold price hits 2-week low on US rate hike prospects

Gold fell on Monday to its lowest in nearly two weeks as the dollar strengthened after comments from US Federal Reserve officials increased bets on a US rate hike this year.

 

Aug 22, 2016, 10:22 AM IST

Sensex soars 576 points to log biggest one-day rally in nearly 3 months

The 50-share NSE Nifty recaptured the 7,900-mark to hit a high of 7,941.20 before winding up at 7,934.90, a hefty rise of 186.05 points or 2.40 percent.

 

May 25, 2016, 17:03 PM IST

Gold price at 3-week high as dollar struggles amid US rate outlook

Gold jumped to a three-week peak on Tuesday on expectations the Federal Reserve will not raise US interest rates soon and as the dollar traded close to its lowest in nearly eight months, though profit-taking chipped away at some recent gains.

Apr 12, 2016, 12:34 PM IST

D-St brushes aside worries over Fed rate hike, Sensex soars 309 points

In its longest winning-run this month so far, the BSE Sensex took off on a positive note and advanced further to hit the day's high 25,831.31 before settling higher by 309.41 points, or 1.21 percent at 25,803.78, a level last seen on December 3.

 

Dec 17, 2015, 17:23 PM IST

Watch: Key takeaways from Fed rate hike

End of uncertainty and accommodative outlook for future will help policy makers in emerging economies.

Dec 17, 2015, 15:59 PM IST

India well prepared to deal with US rate hike: Financy Ministry

The US Federal Reserve last night hiked interest rates by 0.25 percent.

Dec 17, 2015, 11:03 AM IST

Historic! US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates by 0.25%, first time since 2006

In a historic move, the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday hiked interest rates by 0.25 percent, the first raise in almost a decade, a sign that the world`s largest economy had overcome most of the wounds of the global financial crisis.

Dec 17, 2015, 00:32 AM IST