Page 3 - Fed Rate Hikes

US Fed unleashes another big rate hike but hints at a pullback soon

The Federal Reserve pumped up its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday by three-quarters of a point for a fourth straight time but hinted that it could soon reduce the size of its rate hikes. The Fed's move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75 per cent to 4 per cent, its highest level in 15 years. It was the central bank's sixth rate hike this year a streak that has made mortgages and other consumer and business loans increasingly expensive and heightened the risk of a recession. But in a statement, the Fed suggested that it could soon shift to a more deliberate pace of rate increases. It said that in coming months it would consider the cumulative impact of its large rate hikes on the economy. It noted that its rate hikes take time to fully affect growth and inflation. Those words indicated that the Fed's policymakers may think borrowing costs are getting high enough to possibly slow the economy and reduce inflation. If so, that would suggest that they don't need to ..

Asia stocks edge up in early trade as investors eye Fed rate decision

Early in the Asian trading day, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.7%. U.S. stock futures rose 0.2%

Crypto wrap: Markets rally on expectation of softer stance from US Fed

Bitcoin crossed the $ 20,000 mark, and Ethereum was above the $ 1,500 mark for the first time since it concluded "Merge" in September

European stocks up as investors see signs Fed could slow rate rises

The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 47 countries, was up 0.1% on the day and MSCI's main European Index hit a five-week high, up 0.8% on the day

Wall Street jumps on hopes of smaller Fed rate hikes, reverses decline

Traders are still widely expecting a fourth 75-basis-point hike at the central bank's November meeting

Oil price wavers as rate hike talk offsets fading China demand hopes

Oil prices were little changed on Friday as optimism about a possible rise in demand in China faded and the market again weighed the impact of sharp interest rate rises on energy consumption

Mark Mobius warns Fed interest rates will hit 9% if inflation persists

If inflation is 8%, the playbook says you've got to raise rates higher than inflation, which means 9%, says the co-founder of Mobius Capital Partners

Gold set for weekly fall on account of firm dollar, Fed rate hike fears

Spot gold was down 0.5% to $1,658.10 per ounce by 0920 GMT. Prices have fallen more than 2% so far this week.

Gold prices slide over 1% as US inflation data fuels rate-hike fears

Spot gold dropped 1.5% to $1,647.80 per ounce by 1319 GMT. U.S. gold futures lost 1.4% to $1,6544.50.

Fed officials commit to restrictive rates but calibration needed: Minutes

The minutes of the Sept. 20-21 meeting showed many Fed officials 'emphasized the cost of taking too little action to bring down inflation likely outweighed the cost of taking too much action'

War, looming rate hikes hoist dollar, gilt wipeout hits Treasuries

Asian stockmarkets fell and the dollar rose on Tuesday with investors worried about rising interest rates and an escalation in the Ukraine war

As consulting firms enter tech, problems grow for Indian IT companies

European clients, which typically account for a quarter to a third of Indian firms' sales, are almost certain to cut their tech budgets - at least until the war in Ukraine comes to an end

Federal Reserve officials won't relent on path to 4.5% and may move higher

On course for 75-bp increase next month; rate headed to 4.5-4.75% by next yr

Dollar steadies as investors heed hawkish reminder from New Zealand

The dollar steadied on Wednesday after a sharp rate rise in New Zealand poured cold water over hopes for a pause or slowdown in the US Federal Reserve's intentions for aggressive hikes

Gold prices retreat on bolstered dollar, prospect of more Fed hikes

Gold prices retreated, as prospects for more US interest rate hikes and a subdued outlook for global economic growth bolstered the dollar

Rupee at another low of 81.94 per dollar as US Fed talks up rate hikes

RBI may have sold more than $1 bln in FX mkt, prevented rupee from breaching 82/$1

Aggressive rate hikes may be counterproductive in short run: Emkay Wealth

Aggressive rate hikes by central banks globally to tame soaring inflation may prove counterproductive in the short run, Emkay Wealth Management said on Wednesday. Underlining that geopolitical tensions, soaring crude oil prices and worries around recession in the developed countries are some of the major risks threatening the markets, Emkay Wealth Management however said India fears no major risks. However, there are risks related to slowing of exports and currency depreciation, the company said during a webinar. The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low of Rs 81.93 per dollar on Wednesday. "Inflation has become a concern for most major economies, and central banks are resorting to aggressive rate hikes. This move could push up inflationary pressures, proving counterproductive in the short run. The dollar index and crude are the two key indicators to watch out for in the next few quarters," Joseph K Thomas, Head of Research, Emkay Wealth Management said. Central banks across th

Asian central banks need broader foreign exchange defence as reserves slide

India is already estimated to have spent $75.1 bn this year supporting the rupee in the spot and forward markets, while China has probably spent $39.6 bn

Which sectors are worth your money as RBI mulls another rate hike?

As the global consensus towards aggressive monetary tightening gathers momentum, will the RBI also echo a similar tone this week? Which sectors and stocks look attractive at this point in time?

Global stocks slide for third day on fears of possible global recession

Global stocks fell for a third day Friday after more rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and other central banks to control persistent inflation spurred fears of a possible global recession. London and Frankfurt opened lower. Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul declined. Oil prices fell by more than $1 per barrel. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. Wall Street futures were lower following rate hikes Thursday by central banks in Britain, Switzerland, Turkey and the Philippines. The Fed hiked its key rate on Wednesday for a fifth time this year and indicated more rises were on the way. Global equities are struggling as the world anticipates surging rates will trigger a much sooner and possibly severe global recession, Edward Moya of Oanda said in a report. In early trading, the FTSE 100 in London lost 0.6% to 7,127.70 and the DAX in Frankfurt shed 0.3% to 12,490.55. The CAC 40 in Paris was 0.2% lower at 5,905.20. On Wall Street, futures for the benchmark S&P 500 index and Dow Jones