European Central Bank Increases Key Rate By 50 Bps Amid Global Banking Turmoil
While systemic banking crises generally morph into deep recessions, the euro zone's financial system is in its best shape in years, with capital, liquidity and profits all at healthy levels.
Mar 16, 2023, 19:29 PM IST
Fed holds interest rates steady, says economy remains on track
Policymakers, however, noted that business investment had "moderated from its rapid pace earlier in the year," a possible drag on future economic growth.
Nov 09, 2018, 15:47 PM IST
BoE set for hike, Fed to get new head, trillion-dollar Apple?
The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major rivals, slipped 0.2 percent to 94.533 as it pulled back 0.3 percent against the yen to 113.89 and $1.1655 per euro.
Nov 02, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
Sensex ends at new record high on earnings hopes, Fed minutes
The Sensex on Thursday rallied 124 points to end at a new peak of 31,369 in anticipation of positive quarterly earnings that are set to roll in later this month.
Jul 06, 2017, 16:56 PM IST
US Fed hikes key rate to 1.0-1.25%, gives details on balance sheet reduction
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday for the second time in three months, citing continued U.S. economic growth and job market strength, and announced it would begin cutting its holdings of bonds and other securities this year.
Jun 14, 2017, 23:46 PM IST
Fed raises rates as job gains, firming inflation stoke confidence
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday for the second time in three months, a move spurred by steady economic growth, strong job gains and confidence that inflation is rising to the central bank`s target.
Mar 16, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
Rate hike likely appropriate 'relatively soon': Janet Yellen
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Thursday an interest rate increase likely will be appropriate "relatively soon" as long as there is further evidence of progress in the economy.
Nov 17, 2016, 19:10 PM IST
Fed's Yellen says ''high-pressure'' policy may be only way back from crisis
The Federal Reserve may need to run a "high-pressure economy" to reverse damage from the crisis that depressed output, sidelined workers and risks becoming a permanent scar, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Friday in a broad review of where the recovery may still fall short.
Oct 15, 2016, 01:12 AM IST
Fed's dilemma: Hike or not!
With a potentially volatile US presidential election and two months of economic data still to come, the Fed policymakers are engrossed in a dilemma – whether to go for a rate hike or maintain status quo. As of now, they seem to be hovering anywhere in between in the confused territory.
Sep 29, 2016, 17:39 PM IST
Sensex tanks 374 points after investors turn to US Presidential debate
Equities started the week on a distinctly weak note after the Sensex tumbled 374 points on Monday -- the most in two weeks -- tracking global sell-off ahead of the US presidential debate and an OPEC meeting due this week.
Sep 26, 2016, 17:06 PM IST
Equity markets resume upward trend on global cues
Positive global and domestic cues marginally lifted the Indian equity markets during the week ended Friday.
Sep 24, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
Fed keeps rates steady: What's next?
Providing respite to the emerging markets once again, the US Federal Reserve maintained status quo with interest rates on Wednesday. Nevertheless, Fed indicated that the rates can be hiked by the year end if the labour market improves.
Sep 22, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
Rupee up 5 paise to 66.97 vs USD on cooling Fed rate hike fears
After a brief overnight fall, the rupee gained ground against the dollar and ended higher by 5 paise at 66.97 Friday on improvement in trade deficit data and easing fears of rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.
Sep 16, 2016, 22:04 PM IST
Fed close to hitting job and inflation targets: Stanley Fischer
The Federal Reserve is close to hitting its targets for full employment and 2 percent inflation, the Fed`s No. 2 policymaker said on Sunday in comments that did not address when the U.S. central bank should next raise interest rates.
Aug 21, 2016, 21:02 PM IST
Fed released its minutes yesterday, indicates clearly for hike in interest
Fed released its minutes yesterday, indicates clearly for hike in interest.
May 19, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
ECB keeps rates unchanged at record low as expected
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday, holding them at record lows as it prints money to lift the economy and raise inflation
Apr 21, 2016, 17:45 PM IST
Obama, Fed chief discuss growth, Wall Street reform
President Barack Obama and Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen discussed the outlook for economic growth and progress from Wall Street reform during a meeting Monday, the White House said.
Apr 12, 2016, 09:25 AM IST
Gold falls to one-month low as dollar gains on Fed hike view
Gold dropped to its weakest in a month on Monday, pressured by a firmer dollar following hawkish comments from U.S.
Mar 28, 2016, 09:35 AM IST
Fed's Lacker says he is confident inflation will return to 2%
US inflation is likely to accelerate in coming years and move toward the Federal Reserve`s 2 percent target, Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker said on Monday, flagging upside risks to price growth
Mar 21, 2016, 19:37 PM IST
Dollar steadies, global shares on best run in two years
World shares headed for a fifth straight week of gains on Friday, their best run in more than two years, as this week`s losses by the dollar, central bank reassurances and a 2016 high for oil all boosted confidence
Mar 18, 2016, 20:00 PM IST
