Federal Reserve

Markets today: Nasdaq; Toss The Coin, Jungle Camps listing; US Fed meeting

Early indicators point to a weaker start, as GIFT Nifty futures were trading 51 points lower at 24,687 around 6:31 AM

BlackRock sees investor shift from cash after even 'modest' rate cuts

Expectations earlier this year that the US central bank would cut interest rates aggressively after hiking them to fight inflation have moderated in recent months

Donald Trump could clash with Federal Reserve in coming years, reasons here

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on the promise that his policies would reduce high borrowing costs and lighten the financial burden on American households. But what if, as many economists expect, interest rates remain elevated, well above their pre-pandemic lows? Trump could point a finger at the Federal Reserve, and in particular at its chair, Jerome Powell, whom Trump himself nominated to lead the Fed. During his first term, Trump repeatedly and publicly ridiculed the Powell Fed, complaining that it kept interest rates too high. Trump's attacks on the Fed raised widespread concern about political interference in the Fed's policymaking. On Wednesday, Powell emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence: That gives us the ability to make decisions for the benefit of all Americans at all times, not for any particular political party or political outcome. Political clashes might be inevitable in the next four years. Trump's proposals to cut taxes and impose steep and ..

Gold price dips Rs 10 to Rs 77,340, silver falls Rs 100 to Rs 89,400

The price of 22-carat gold declined Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 70,920

Markets Today: NTPC Green IPO listing, FOMC Minutes, US Q3 GDP est, FIIs

At 6:40 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 11 points higher at 24,228, suggesting a flat to positive start for the Indian bourses

Explained: How Trump could influence the makeup of the Federal Reserve

Powell's term as chair expires in May 2026, and Trump will have an opportunity to install a new Fed chief then

Jerome Powell signals readiness to defy Trump in Federal Reserve's defence

The comments, just two days after Trump's re-election, portend the power struggle that may lie ahead between the central bank and a president who insists he should have a say on interest-rate policy

Gold price dips Rs 10 to Rs 78,550, silver falls Rs 100 to Rs 92,900

The price of 22-carat gold also fell Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 71,990

Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate by 25 bps to support economy

Officials voted unanimously to lower the federal funds rate to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%. The adjustment follows a larger, half-point cut in September

Trump's presidential win emboldens dollar bulls as they brace for tariffs

But prospects of heightened inflation could make policymakers wary of overheating the economy by cutting rates too deeply

Trump's US presidential election victory casts shadow over Federal Reserve

In his campaign, Trump promised to wield tariffs more aggressively against US trading partners, deport millions of undocumented immigrants and extend his 2017 tax cuts

Rupee slips to record closing low on outflows, avoids sharper losses

The dollar index has risen nearly 3% in October, boosted by expectations of shallower rate cuts by the Federal Reserve

Dollar eases from 7-week highs as traders weigh Federal Reserve's rate path

The euro inched 0.2% higher to $1.099225, not far from the seven-week low of $1.09515 hit last week. The pound was at $1.31, after hitting a three-week low of $1.30595 on Monday

US benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rise to 4%, keeps equity bulls in check

Markets slashed bets on a 50-basis-point rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next policy announcement on Nov. 7 - which had been above 50 per cent a week ago

Foreign investors to step up Indian bond purchases in H2 as rate cuts close

Foreign funds bought debt worth 718 billion rupees in the first half of fiscal 2025, according to clearing house data, and investors expect purchases to jump by up to 40% in the second half

Fed's Powell set to speak as economists fret about a policy mistake

Powell is scheduled to address the association at 12:55 p.m

Gold price climbs Rs 10 to Rs 77,460, silver rises Rs 100 to Rs 96,100

The price of 22-carat gold also climbed Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 71,010

Indian bond yields may partly reverse fall as US peers move higher

US bond yields rose, as traders booked profits after a recent fall, and as yields witnessed a floor. However, the possibility that the Fed could do another outsized rate cut remain intact

Gold prices rise Rs 10 to Rs 75,120, silver jumps Rs 100 to Rs 92,600

The price of 22-carat gold rose Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 68,860

Weekend high: Strong FPI inflows lift benchmark equities, Indian rupee

Foreign investors bet Rs 14,064 cr, most in a day in 3 yrs; rupee posts biggest weekly gain in '24