US interest rate

Global stocks gain for third day, yields slip ahead of US inflation data

Economic growth in the US, Europe and Asia has stoked inflation fears in recent weeks.

Feb 14, 2018, 06:48 AM IST

US Fed opens policy meeting; interest rate hike likely

It would be the third rate hike this year, and possibly the final time Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen presides over a policy move since President Donald Trump has opted to replace her in February.

Dec 13, 2017, 00:17 AM IST

Gold recoups previous week's losses as dollar eases

Gold prices bounced after falling for a fourth week to a two-month low on Friday, following an upbeat reading of US wage growth and unemployment that supported expectations for a US interest rate hike in December, pushing the dollar and Treasury yields higher.

Oct 10, 2017, 10:35 AM IST

Gold price extends losses; down Rs 120 at Rs 28,780 per 10 grams

Silver followed suit and slumped below the Rs 37,000 mark by tumbling Rs 900 to Rs 36,500 per kg on poor offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Jul 10, 2017, 15:17 PM IST

Euro zone stability risk contained but rising - ECB

Financial stability risks in the euro zone are contained but remain significant and have even increased in some areas over the past six months, the European Central Bank said in a regular stability review on Wednesday.

May 24, 2017, 14:22 PM IST

Market keeps gains to minimum ahead of poll D-day

The market moved back and forth many times Thursday, but a timely recovery meant the Sensex closed with minuscule gains as the countdown started for the results day for the just-finished state elections.

Mar 09, 2017, 18:48 PM IST

Fed's primal divide: Is economy overheating or stuck in a rut?

Investors may be expecting a US interest rate increase in December, but Federal Reserve policymakers remain divided over whether the economy is mired in a rut, strong enough to withstand an immediate hike or hovering somewhere in between.

Sep 29, 2016, 11:44 AM IST

India prepared to deal with US interest rate hike: FinMin

"The government and RBI, we are prepared for all eventualities, as and when the situation emerges. I am confident we will be able to deal with it," Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said at an ICRIER event here.

Sep 14, 2015, 13:18 PM IST

We're prepared for US rate hike, so don't delay: World to Fed

Central bankers from around the world are telling their American counterparts that they are ready for a US interest rate hike and would prefer that the Federal Reserve make the move without further ado.

Aug 31, 2015, 08:47 AM IST

Fed inadvertently publishes staff forecast for 2015 rate hike

The rate forecast was included with a series of bearish projections on U.S. economic growth and inflation that were presented to policymakers at their June 16-17 meeting.

Jul 25, 2015, 09:16 AM IST

Gold price climbs for third day on softer dollar, Greece worries

Gold rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, helped by a softer dollar and worries over the Greek debt crisis, but a looming U.S. interest rate increase and outflows from bullion-backed funds continued to weigh on the market.

Jun 10, 2015, 13:29 PM IST

Weekahead: Euro zone set to report solid growth, for a change

With optimism building that the United States is already recovering smartly from another horrible start to the year, focus will shift this week to reports that may show the euro zone is finally shaking off half a decade of torpor.

May 10, 2015, 14:00 PM IST

'Sensex to hit record high in 2015, but analysts cut forecasts'

Foreign investors have played a key role in India`s bull market, pumping in $16.1 billion in 2014 and $5.8 billion so far this year.

Mar 31, 2015, 13:56 PM IST

Gold price near 2-1/2 week high on US rate expectations

Gold edged lower on Wednesday after a five-day rally, but stayed close to a 2-1/2-week high on growing expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve would not raise interest rates until September.

Mar 25, 2015, 15:02 PM IST

Gold rally continues on lower dollar and US rate speculation

Gold rose to a 2-1/2 week high on Tuesday, heading for its fifth session of gains on a weaker dollar and growing expectations that a U.S. interest rate increase could be pushed to September.

Mar 24, 2015, 18:17 PM IST

Fed's Fisher expects first rate hike in the spring: Report

The Federal Reserve should start raising U.S. interest rates in the spring, earlier than many investors currently expect, and should do so both slowly and gradually, a top Fed official said on Friday.

Sep 19, 2014, 21:10 PM IST