US Fed readies first historic rate hike since 2006 amid calm markets
Eight years after a devastating recession opened an era of loose US monetary policy, the Federal Reserve was set on Wednesday to raise rates for the first time since 2006, in a sign the world`s largest economy had overcome most of the wounds of the global financial crisis.
Dec 16, 2015, 22:00 PM IST
Sensex rises for 3rd straight session ahead of Fed rate decision
Trading in green throughout the day, the benchmark BSE Sensex garnered 173.93 points to settle at over a one-week high of 25,494.37, while the broader NSE Nifty finished slightly above 7,750-mark.
Dec 16, 2015, 19:02 PM IST
US Federal Reserve meets on historic rate rise
The Federal Reserve begins meeting Tuesday to weigh a landmark interest rate increase that will signal the end of more than seven years of crisis-era, easy-money monetary policy.
Dec 15, 2015, 23:16 PM IST
US rate hike? Sensex ignores it for 2nd day, rises 170 points
Firm buying in late afternoon helped Indian shares to record gains for a second straight session Tuesday as domestic investors shrugged off a widely anticipated US rate hike while defensive buying in oil counters offset selling in banking stocks.
Dec 15, 2015, 18:16 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
Economic pain in US heartland as likely Fed hike nears
America`s heartland, the vast area in the middle of the country that produces much of the nation`s food and energy and is home to many of its traditional manufacturers, is sending warning signals that all is not well with the economy.
Dec 15, 2015, 05:09 AM IST
Know how Fed decision will affect gold prices
Know how the outcome of US Federal Reserve meeting will affect gold prices...
Dec 15, 2015, 04:24 AM IST
Gold price falls as expectation for US rate hike looms
Gold fell 1 percent on Monday ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting this week, which is expected to announce the first interest rate rise in nearly a decade.
Dec 15, 2015, 02:40 AM IST
US Federal Reserve rate hike wrong move for emerging economies: Analysts
An expected first interest rate rate in almost a decade by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday could squeeze emerging economies` room for manoeuvre as they try to stave off recession, analysts warn.
Dec 14, 2015, 22:40 PM IST
Sensex rebounds from 3-month low ahead of US Fed meet, jumps 106 points
Recovering from its initial slide, domestic market Monday bounced back from over three-month lows on the back of better-than-expected factory output data as the benchmark BSE Sensex jumped by 106 points to 25,150.35, but market mood remained muted ahead the US Fed meet.
Dec 14, 2015, 18:27 PM IST
Gold rate on December 11: Complete Roundup
Know the latest price update of gold in major Indian cities, domestic future trading and international market.
Dec 11, 2015, 23:56 PM IST
Gold price poised for seventh drop in eight weeks on US rate hike bets
Gold looked set for another muted trading session on Friday but was headed for the seventh weekly drop in eight weeks as investors positioned for a looming US rate hike.
Dec 11, 2015, 06:56 AM IST
Wall Street up, other markets steady ahead of Fed; oil slips
US stocks climbed but other major world equity markets were little changed on Thursday ahead of a widely expected interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve next week, while the dollar rebounded from the previous day`s losses.
Dec 11, 2015, 01:45 AM IST
Gold price eases as dollar rebounds on rate rise expectations
Gold edged lower on Thursday and was vulnerable to further weakness as the dollar rebounded and ahead of a widely anticipated US interest rate rise next week.
Dec 11, 2015, 01:42 AM IST
Five key reasons why gold prices are falling
Know the five key reasons why gold prices are falling.
Dec 11, 2015, 00:12 AM IST
Gold rate on December 10: Latest updates
Amid a weakening global trend, gold price weakened by Rs 40 to Rs 25,800 per ten grams at Delhi bullion market Thursday, tracking a weak trend overseas amid sluggish demand from jewellers at prevailing levels.
Dec 10, 2015, 18:45 PM IST
Gold price steadies on dollar and shares; Fed rate hike view weighs
Gold rose on Tuesday as the dollar receded slightly and European shares fell, though expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week kept the upside in check.
Dec 08, 2015, 20:19 PM IST
Gold price sinks to five-year low as Fed rate hike looms
Gold nosedived to USD 1,046.43 per ounce on Thursday, touching the lowest level since early February 2010, as the stronger dollar dented demand.
Dec 04, 2015, 20:14 PM IST
Janet Yellen says strong dollar makes Fed cautious
The stronger dollar and the divergence in monetary policies by major central banks has made the Federal Reserve "cautious" on raising interest rates, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said Thursday.
Dec 04, 2015, 00:09 AM IST
