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Dec 15, 2015, 20:53 PM IST

US rate hike? Sensex ignores it for 2nd day, rises 170 points

Firm buying in late afternoon helped Indian shares to record gains for a second straight session Tuesday as domestic investors shrugged off a widely anticipated US rate hike while defensive buying in oil counters offset selling in banking stocks.

Dec 15, 2015, 18:16 PM IST

Gold struggles ahead of Fed meet on US rate hike views

Gold was hurting from overnight losses on Tuesday and the metal looked vulnerable to a drop back to multi-year lows on expectations of a US rate hike later this week.

Dec 15, 2015, 11:32 AM IST

What's so important about the Federal Reserve's interest rate?

On Wednesday the Federal Reserve, the US central bank, is expected to raise its federal funds interest rate for the first time in nearly 10 years

Dec 15, 2015, 08:42 AM IST

US Fed two-day policy meeting begins today, rate hike expected

While an increase in the federal funds rate -- which has not been moved higher in almost a decade -- is not certain, Yellen strongly pointed to it at the beginning of December.

Dec 15, 2015, 08:35 AM IST

US stocks gain as oil steadies; European markets fall

European stocks suffered another round of losses Monday, while US equities finished higher following a late-session rally in oil prices.

 

Dec 15, 2015, 05:14 AM IST

Economic pain in US heartland as likely Fed hike nears

America`s heartland, the vast area in the middle of the country that produces much of the nation`s food and energy and is home to many of its traditional manufacturers, is sending warning signals that all is not well with the economy.

Dec 15, 2015, 05:09 AM IST

Know how Fed decision will affect gold prices

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Dec 15, 2015, 04:24 AM IST

Gold price falls as expectation for US rate hike looms

Gold fell 1 percent on Monday ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting this week, which is expected to announce the first interest rate rise in nearly a decade.

Dec 15, 2015, 02:40 AM IST

Fitch retains India's rating, says growth will continue

India will continue to post good growth despite subdued prospect for the Asia Pacific region amid expected rise in US rates, dollar strength, and lower commodity prices, Fitch said while retaining India's rating.

Dec 14, 2015, 18:37 PM IST

5 key reasons why Sensex dips below 25K-mark today

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Dec 14, 2015, 15:35 PM IST

Hot money loses steam: FPI inflows into stocks dip below $3 billion

A favourite of foreign investors for many years, Indian equities seem to have lost the plot this year as the net inflows of the so-called 'hot money' or foreign portfolio investments dipped below USD 3 billion.

 

Dec 14, 2015, 14:49 PM IST

Fed meet, inflation numbers key drivers for markets this week

Trading in the stock market this week would be influenced by inflation data and outcome of the key US Federal Reserve rate decision, with stocks likely to witness volatility in the near term, say experts.

Dec 13, 2015, 17:55 PM IST

FPIs take out Rs 5,500 crore from equity markets

Continuing their selling spree, foreign investors have pulled out nearly Rs 5,500 crore from stock markets since the beginning of the month on worries of an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.

Dec 13, 2015, 12:47 PM IST

US Fed expected to end 7-year crisis stance with an interest rate hike amid nagging worries

Most bets are that the Fed will increase the benchmark federal funds rate for the first time in nearly a decade, signaling confidence in US economic growth even as the rest of the world sags.

 

Dec 13, 2015, 07:14 AM IST

India's equity markets slump for second successive week; down over 2%

The Sensex resumed higher at 25,746.03 and hovered between a high of 25,785.53 and a low of 24,930.43 before finishing the week at 25,044.43, showing a fall of 593.68 points, or 2.32 percent.

Dec 12, 2015, 22:47 PM IST

Watch: How Indian stock markets will react if US Fed hikes interest rates ...

If the Fed lays out an aggressive schedule of future rate increases, stock markets could become very volatile and even plummet, say strategists.

 

Dec 12, 2015, 21:55 PM IST

Gold rate on December 11: Complete Roundup

Know the latest price update of gold in major Indian cities, domestic future trading and international market.

Dec 11, 2015, 23:56 PM IST

70-75% chance of US Fed hike, RBI ready: Raghuram Rajan

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said there was a 70-75 percent possibility that the US Federal Reserve would raise interest rates in its monetary policy review later this month.

Dec 11, 2015, 23:02 PM IST

Gold price poised for seventh drop in eight weeks on US rate hike bets

Gold looked set for another muted trading session on Friday but was headed for the seventh weekly drop in eight weeks as investors positioned for a looming US rate hike.

Dec 11, 2015, 06:56 AM IST