Gold extends losses after robust US jobs report
Gold extended losses on Monday after a better-than-expected U.S. jobs report signalled strength in the economy and stoked speculation the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates soon.
Apr 04, 2016, 12:05 PM IST
Wall Street rises late, led by energy and bank shares
Energy and bank stocks led Wall Street higher on Wednesday.
Mar 03, 2016, 04:28 AM IST
U.S. economic growth hampered by dollar, energy prices: Federal Reserve System
The U.S. economy continued to show mixed signals from late November to early January, with improvements in the labour market and consumer spending offset by the drag of a strong dollar and low energy prices, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.
Jan 14, 2016, 01:35 AM IST
Gold retains losses as Fed says soft U.S. economy only transitory
Gold retained losses from overnight on Thursday, as the Federal Reserve characterised the recent slowdown in the U.S. economy as only transitory, not ruling out an interest rate hike this year.
Apr 30, 2015, 06:57 AM IST
U.S. economy stumbles in first quarter as weather, low energy prices weigh
U.S. economic growth nearly stalled in the first quarter as harsh weather dampened consumer spending and energy companies struggling with low prices slashed spending.
Apr 30, 2015, 02:18 AM IST
Asian shares wilt, oil prices rise on Iraq fears
Asian shares were on the back foot early on Wednesday, taking their cue from Wall Street as the deepening crisis in Iraq and a report that the U.S. could be loosening restrictions on crude exports triggered a rally in oil prices.
Jun 25, 2014, 08:56 AM IST
