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Page 2 - Fed Rate Hike

Fed sees 'more restrictive' rates possible if inflation persists: Minutes

Policy makers backed raising rates at their next meeting in July by either 50 or 75 basis points, according to minutes of the FOMC's June 14-15 policy meeting released Wednesday in Washington

Fed sees 'more restrictive' rates possible if inflation persists: Minutes
Updated On : 06 Jul 2022 | 11:40 PM IST

Why US Fed's rate hike failed to calm markets?

The S&P BSE Sensex and Nifty50 indices hit 52-week lows on Thursday, as economists fear a recession could be around the corner for the US. Markets watchers see more pain ahead for the Indian markets

Why US Fed's rate hike failed to calm markets?
Updated On : 17 Jun 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

Will markets absorb Fed's half-point whiplash?

At 8.5%, the US is feeling the inflation heat. After the US Fed Chief hinted at a 50-bps rate hike in May, the Indian markets crashed last Friday. Does this mean a bearish market for investors ahead?

Will markets absorb Fed's half-point whiplash?
Updated On : 25 Apr 2022 | 7:55 AM IST

Gold up as dollar, yields weaken after Fed's in-line rate hike

Analysts have also said investors in safe-haven gold will continue to closely track political and economic risks posed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has entered its fourth week

Gold up as dollar, yields weaken after Fed's in-line rate hike
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 8:00 PM IST

World stocks mixed, oil prices climb after Fed rate hike

Asian stocks surged Thursday while European markets opened lower after the Federal Reserve announced its first interest rate hike since 2008 and China promised support for its real estate and internet industries. Oil prices rose more than USD4 per barrel. London and Frankfurt and Wall Street futures sank. Hong Kong's market benchmark jumped more than 7per cent and Tokyo gained 3.5per cent. Shanghai, Seoul and Sydney advanced. Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index rose 2.2per cent after the Fed raised its short-term lending rate by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday. The widely anticipated change was less than the 0.5 percentage point hike advocated by some officials. "Far from choking off growth, the start of the Fed tightening cycle seems to have been greeted warmly," Chris Turner and Francesco Pesole of ING said in a report. Investors are cheering measures to address high inflation. In early trading, the FTSE 100 in London lost 0.1per cent to 7,283.28 and the DAX in Frankfurt .

World stocks mixed, oil prices climb after Fed rate hike
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 7:09 PM IST

US yields rise as wage growth backs bets on March Fed hike

The rapid wage growth underscored the case for a more aggressive tightening by the Fed

US yields rise as wage growth backs bets on March Fed hike
Updated On : 08 Jan 2022 | 2:14 AM IST

Fed policymakers hint at pausing rate-hike cycle ahead of policy meeting

This follows a wait-and-see approach laid out earlier this month by several other Fed policymakers, making clear that a consensus has emerged among the 17 Fed officials who will meet on Jan. 29-30

Fed policymakers hint at pausing rate-hike cycle ahead of policy meeting
Updated On : 19 Jan 2019 | 8:29 AM IST

Why is the Fed still raising interest rates?

Determining the appropriate level of the interest rate depends on balancing a changing array of considerations

Why is the Fed still raising interest rates?
Updated On : 01 Jan 2019 | 12:57 AM IST

Federal Reserve would be 'foolish' to raise rates next week: Trump

Trump added that he needed the flexibility of lower interest rates to support the broader US economy as he fights a growing trade battle against China, and potentially other countries

Federal Reserve would be 'foolish' to raise rates next week: Trump
Updated On : 12 Dec 2018 | 8:19 AM IST

Japan's central bank governor says Fed rate hikes good for global economy

He also said an ageing population could pose structural challenges for central banks

Japan's central bank governor says Fed rate hikes good for global economy
Updated On : 13 Oct 2018 | 10:51 PM IST

Fed hike, China hold: What to keep your economic eye on next week

The combination of narrowing rate differentials and continued trade uncertainty means the yuan will face renewed pressure

Fed hike, China hold: What to keep your economic eye on next week
Updated On : 22 Sep 2018 | 2:16 PM IST

Thailand, Malaysia among emerging Asian economies comfortable with Fed hike

One of the reasons why the surplus economies are under less pressure is foreign investor positioning

Thailand, Malaysia among emerging Asian economies comfortable with Fed hike
Updated On : 18 Jun 2018 | 12:14 PM IST

Fed may weigh four rate hikes in 2018

Powell's first testimony as Fed chair strikes an upbeat note

Fed may weigh four rate hikes in 2018
Updated On : 01 Mar 2018 | 12:51 AM IST

US Fed expected to hold interest rates; may focus on lowering bond holdings

This is expected to signal a vote of confidence in the US economy

US Fed expected to hold interest rates; may focus on lowering bond holdings
Updated On : 26 Jul 2017 | 11:38 AM IST

China's dollar bond maturities could haunt Fed policy meetings

In September 2015, Fed cited risks from China as a key reason for delaying 1st rate hike in a decade

China's dollar bond maturities could haunt Fed policy meetings
Updated On : 24 Jul 2017 | 12:30 PM IST

Fed official wants patience on rate hikes, hints of balance sheet trim

Robert Kaplan supported the Fed's two interest-rates hikes so far this year

Fed official wants patience on rate hikes, hints of balance sheet trim
Updated On : 14 Jul 2017 | 11:58 PM IST

Weak US inflation, retail sales data dim rate hike prospects

However, US economy likely regained speed in Q2 after sluggish performance at the start of the year

Weak US inflation, retail sales data dim rate hike prospects
Updated On : 14 Jul 2017 | 11:12 PM IST

Traders expect next Fed rate hike as early as March 2018

Yesterday, Fed Chair downplayed weakness in inflation and said conditions are ripe for next hike

Traders expect next Fed rate hike as early as March 2018
Updated On : 15 Jun 2017 | 1:25 PM IST

Commodities gain after US Fed hikes rates

Markets read the Fed's announcement as dovish, as now only two rate hikes are expected this year

Commodities gain after US Fed hikes rates
Updated On : 17 Mar 2017 | 1:07 AM IST

Indian markets well placed to absorb Fed rate hike, says Shaktikanta Das

The gradual approach in future increases augurs well for emerging markets, tweets Shaktikanta Das

Indian markets well placed to absorb Fed rate hike, says Shaktikanta Das
Updated On : 16 Mar 2017 | 12:18 PM IST