US interest rate hike

Gold price hits four-month low as firmer dollar sparks range break

Gold is now awaiting further direction from US non-farm payrolls data later this week, a key barometer for the health of the US economy.

Dec 07, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

'India strong enough to absorb US Fed rate hike'

The Indian economy is strong enough to absorb the impact of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, the government said on Thursday.

Mar 16, 2017, 16:30 PM IST

FPIs take out Rs 3,200 crore from Indian stock markets in November on Donald Trump jitters

Continuing their selling spree, foreign investors have pulled out close to Rs 3,200 crore from the Indian stock market this month so far on concerns that Donald Trump's impending reforms may spark outflows from emerging markets.

Nov 13, 2016, 17:28 PM IST

Sensex at one-week high, up 186 points as US rate fears recede

For the week, both indices, Sensex and Nifty, posted first fall in three by slipping 198.22 points or 0.68 percent, and 86.85 points or 0.97 percent, respectively.

Sep 16, 2016, 17:07 PM IST

Sensex extends losses for 3rd straight session on US rate hike concerns

Apart from continuous selling by investors, a mixed trend at other Asian markets with US Fed chief Janet Yellen suggesting that interest rates could be raised this year also added to the weakening sentiment.

Aug 29, 2016, 10:33 AM IST

Most Asian markets slump, Tokyo soars on US rate talk

Japanese stocks rallied on a weaker yen but other Asian markets retreated Monday after Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen hinted at a US interest rate hike by the end of the year.

 

Aug 29, 2016, 09:07 AM IST

Fed likely to avoid rate hike before Britain votes on leaving EU

The U.S. Federal Reserve may be forced to delay an interest rate hike at its policy-making meeting in June due to mounting concern over the economic fallout from Britain's vote on whether to leave the European Union.

Jun 03, 2016, 20:45 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

Sensex dips below 26K-mark, sinks 231 points after Yellen's remarks

The 50-share NSE Nifty went below the crucial 7,900-mark and closed lower by 67.20 points, or 0.85 percent, at 7,864.15.

 

Dec 03, 2015, 17:55 PM IST

Market Watch: High volatility, choppy sessions expected in the upcoming trade

Stormy conditions are forecast for the Indian equities markets as high volatility, coupled with choppy sessions, are expected to dock investors away from the bellwether indices during the upcoming weekly trade.

Nov 08, 2015, 15:40 PM IST

US Fed chief says rate increase `likely` later this year

US Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen said Thursday that she still expects to increase interest rates in 2015 and that concerns about weaker global growth likely will not affect that plan.

Sep 25, 2015, 03:18 AM IST

Gold firms near $1,110 but poised for third weekly drop

Spot gold was little changed at USD 1,111 an ounce, after gaining 0.5 percent in the previous session.

Sep 11, 2015, 08:52 AM IST

Gold struggles near 2010 low as data backs Sept Fed hike view

Gold struggled to pull away from a 5-1/2-year low early on Thursday after more upbeat U.S. economic data bolstered expectations the Federal Reserve could lift interest rates as soon as next month.

Aug 06, 2015, 06:30 AM IST

World financial fears keep Asian firms in holding pattern: Survey

Companies in India recorded the steepest fall in confidence, logging 84 from 97 in the previous quarter, as fervour over the election of pro-business Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year gives way to anxiety about whether two rate cuts this year can reignite a sluggish economy.

Jun 24, 2015, 11:15 AM IST