US Fed Raises Interest Rates For The 11th Time In 16 Months
The new hike, which was announced after a two-day meeting of the Fed’s top decision-making body, take the rate to the highest level in 22 years — to between 5.25 and 5.50 per cent.
Jul 27, 2023, 09:47 AM IST
US Fed raises lending rates for 4th time this year, defies Prez Trump
According to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, the world's largest economy continued to strengthen this year, roughly in line with expectations.
Dec 20, 2018, 11:15 AM IST
US Fed raises interest rates, sees at least three more years of growth
The US central bank still foresees another rate hike in December, three more next year, and one increase in 2020.
Sep 27, 2018, 09:31 AM IST
Fed keeps rates steady, to start portfolio drawdown in October
That is one-quarter of a point above the current level. Financial markets were barely moved by the Fed decision and the new economic projections and based on the immediate market reaction it looked as if the Fed was right when it said that the portfolio runoff would be as exciting as "watching paint dry".
Sep 20, 2017, 23:49 PM IST
US Fed 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, 00:51 AM IST
World stocks choke on US election fears, pound powers on
Equity investors froze at the prospect of a tight finish to the US presidential race, with the US S&P 500 sliding for the ninth straight session, its longest fall since 1980.
Nov 05, 2016, 15:39 PM IST
US Fed rate hike will be gradual: Panagariya
Terming no change in interest rate by the US Federal Reserve as "non-event", NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya today said that whenever the hikes begin, there will be a gradual rise.
Sep 18, 2015, 15:27 PM IST
Status quo by US Fed good for India: Shaktikanata Das
With the US Federal Reserve maintaining status quo over rates, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanata Das on Friday said the decision is good for emerging markets like India and provide space for policy adjustment.
Sep 18, 2015, 11:33 AM IST
Fed keeps rate unchanged; calls US growth `moderate`
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at near zero Wednesday, while describing US economic growth as "moderate" after the winter slowdown.
Jun 18, 2015, 00:07 AM IST
IMF official warns of market disorder from Fed rate hike
The International Monetary Fund`s deputy managing director warned on Monday that there is "considerable" risk for negative spillover from the U.S. Federal Reserve`s pending interest rate hike.
Jun 08, 2015, 10:49 AM IST
Market uncertainty tempers forecasts for equities' gains this year
Uncertainty surrounding the timing of the U.S. Federal Reserve`s interest rate hike has tempered analysts` forecasts for stock market gains this year, Reuters polls showed on Tuesday.
Mar 31, 2015, 19:21 PM IST
Euro, world shares rise as dollar lays low ahead of Fed
The euro and world shares gained on Tuesday as the dollar steadied before a two-day meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve, where the Fed may edge closer to its first interest rate rise in almost a decade.
Mar 17, 2015, 16:51 PM IST
Fed's Fisher expects first rate hike in the spring: Report
The Federal Reserve should start raising U.S. interest rates in the spring, earlier than many investors currently expect, and should do so both slowly and gradually, a top Fed official said on Friday.
Sep 19, 2014, 21:10 PM IST
