Fed's Yellen expects rate hike 'some point this year'
Janet Yellen said Friday she expects the Federal Reserve to begin raising interest rates "at some point this year," saying delaying the long-awaited move risks the economy overheating.
May 22, 2015, 22:44 PM IST
China stocks hit 7-year high, Europe muted ahead of Fed
Chinese stocks hit a seven-year high as investors pinned their hopes on further economic stimulus while most other world markets were subdued Friday ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen.
May 22, 2015, 18:09 PM IST
Gold price holds near three-month high on US rate expectations
Gold retained gains from a five-day rally on Tuesday, trading near a three-month high as a recent string of sluggish US economic data stoked speculation the Federal Reserve would not raise rates any time soon.
May 19, 2015, 09:34 AM IST
Gold hits three-month high after run of downbeat US data
Gold hit a three-month high on Monday, rising for a fifth session, as a run of soft U.S. data supported expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold off raising interest rates for the time being.
May 18, 2015, 20:22 PM IST
Asian markets mostly up after Wall St surge
Asian markets mostly advanced Friday following a healthy rally on Wall Street, while Tokyo was supported by a weaker yen.
May 15, 2015, 09:25 AM IST
Gold near three-month high; eyes weekly gain on US rate expectations
Gold traded near a three-month high on Friday and was on track for its biggest weekly gain in four months on receding expectations the Federal Reserve would hike U.S. interest rates soon.
May 15, 2015, 09:08 AM IST
Inflation set to rise, rate hike on the table: Fed's Williams
With the US economy likely to reach full employment before year`s end and inflation on track to rise to the Federal Reserve`s target, the US central bank could raise interest rates as early as its June meeting, a top Fed official said on Tuesday.
May 12, 2015, 23:54 PM IST
US job growth rebounds, keeps 2015 Fed rate hike in play
US job growth rebounded last month and the unemployment rate dropped to a near seven-year low of 5.4 percent, signs of a pick-up in economic momentum that could keep the Federal Reserve on track to hike interest rates this year.
May 09, 2015, 09:42 AM IST
US jobs report saves Dow, S&P 500 from losses
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the week up 167.05 points (0.93 percent) at 18,191.11, while the broad-based S&P 500 advanced 7.81 (0.37 percent) to 2,116.10, less than two points below a record.
May 09, 2015, 09:37 AM IST
Gold price slips for second session on higher dollar, bond yields
Gold extended losses into a second day on Thursday as a steadier dollar and higher bond yields dented its investment appeal, while uncertainty over the timing of a U.S. rate rise also weighed.
May 07, 2015, 20:01 PM IST
Foreign funds dumped stocks, bond worth $630 million on Wednesday
Foreign investors sold around USD 630 million in Indian shares and bonds on Wednesday, marking the biggest single-day sales since January 2014.
May 07, 2015, 16:19 PM IST
US Fed concerned over debt market investors' excessive risks
In the market for leverage loans, the Fed is certainly seeing reach for yield and seeing deterioration in underwriting standards
May 07, 2015, 08:14 AM IST
Fed`s Janet Yellen warns stock values `quite high`
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen warned Wednesday that US stock market valuations were "quite high" and pose "potential dangers" to financial stability.
May 06, 2015, 21:23 PM IST
Gold price clings to gains; US jobs data, rate outlook eyed
Gold retained overnight gains on Tuesday but was stuck below $1,200 an ounce as investors waited on U.S. nonfarm payrolls later in the week for clues on when the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates.
May 05, 2015, 14:06 PM IST
Gold price snaps three-day losing streak but US rate worries remain
Gold edged up on Monday after three days of losses, but the metal wasn`t too far from a six-week low as investors continued to speculate on when the Federal Reserve might raise U.S. interest rates.
May 04, 2015, 14:07 PM IST
European equities drop before US GDP, Fed rate call
European stocks slumped Wednesday over worries about upcoming US economic growth data, and before the outcome of the Federal Reserve`s latest monetary policy meeting.
Apr 29, 2015, 18:33 PM IST
More central banks meet, but ability to pilot economies in doubt
Most central banks have been easing policy since the start of the year and are set to do more, but it still isn`t clear whether that new activism, which has pushed stock markets to record highs, will help the global economy much.
Apr 26, 2015, 19:13 PM IST
Strong US housing data keeps gold below $1,200 per ounce
Gold hovered below USD 1,200 an ounce on Thursday, following its biggest drop in over a month, as strong US housing data stoked expectations the Federal Reserve would soon hike interest rates.
Apr 23, 2015, 11:21 AM IST
Asia Pacific sovereigns, including India, resilient to shocks: Moody's
Rating agency Moody's on Thursday said emerging economies in Asia Pacific region, including India, have a high degree of immunity to external shocks, but will face challenges when the US Federal Reserve begins raising interest rates.
Apr 23, 2015, 11:00 AM IST
Gold has sharpest single-day loss in six weeks on US housing data
Gold fell to its lowest level in more than a week on Wednesday, suffering its sharpest single session loss in over six weeks after a report showed strong US home sales in March, raising expectations for a June US Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
Apr 23, 2015, 01:39 AM IST
