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Ukraine-Russia tensions send indices in tailspin; Sensex cracks 1,747 pts
The NSE Nifty50, on the other hand, breached below the 16,850-mark to end 532 points, or 3.06 per cent, lower at 16,843. This was the indices biggest intra-day fall since November 26, 2021
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Sensex slides 773pts, Nifty ends below 17400 amid global pullback; IT bleed
All the sectoral indices settled in the negative territory today with technology and public sector banks being the worst hit. The IT and PSB indices dropped nearly 3% and 2%, respectively
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Sensex tanks over 1,000 points today: What is dampening equity markets?
The high spirits on the budget were short-lived as the global concerns have began weighing on equities.
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Fed policymakers say pickup in infections slowing US economic recovery
The increase in infections has raised the downside risks to the economic outlook and suggests the reopening of the U.S. economy may be more protracted
 "Fed policymakers say pickup in infections slowing US economic recovery")
US traders want Fed to hold rate cuts until after 2020 Presidential polls
That is the read from traders on Friday after a government report showed employers added 266,000 jobs last month
 "US traders want Fed to hold rate cuts until after 2020 Presidential polls")
White House calls for US Federal Reserve to reverse recent rate hikes
The remarks were part of a new attack the White House has launched against the independent central bank
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US' rate hike pause gives room to run the economy, says Fed's Neel Kashkari
US Fed has been raising rates since December 2015, including four times last year, to a current range of 2.25% to 2.5%
 "US' rate hike pause gives room to run the economy, says Fed's Neel Kashkari")
Wall Street slides on Fed plans; Dow falls 464 pts, Nasdaq drops 108 pts
Gloomy corporate results and forecasts also weighed on US stocks
 "Wall Street slides on Fed plans; Dow falls 464 pts, Nasdaq drops 108 pts")
Fed vice chairman says rate hikes 'right course' for US monetary policy
The Fed has also been at the receiving end of criticism from President Donald Trump
 "Fed vice chairman says rate hikes 'right course' for US monetary policy")
Fed leads as rich nations shift away from near-zero interest rates era
Together, the five rate increases were the most in any week since records started in 2001
 "Fed leads as rich nations shift away from near-zero interest rates era")
Donald Trump says he is 'not thrilled' with Federal Reserve's rate hikes
Trump added that he was concerned that the Fed's rate hikes may put the United States at a "disadvantage"
 "Donald Trump says he is 'not thrilled' with Federal Reserve's rate hikes")
Fed hike is good for the US markets; FII outflow from India can accelerate
The rate hike is a slight negative for markets, but not as negative if the uncertainty (trade war) had continued, says UR Bhat
 "Fed hike is good for the US markets; FII outflow from India can accelerate")
Here are the clues that RBI, others can draw from the US Fed action
The Fed action and tone of statements will continue to be read closely by the RBI in the coming months
 "Here are the clues that RBI, others can draw from the US Fed action")
Asian stocks trade lower on hawkish US Fed policy, interest rate hike
The yen was little changed after the BOJ cut some bond purchases in its regular operations
Fed hikes rates amid stronger inflation, shifts from crisis-era stance
Policymakers projected a slightly faster pace of rate increases in the coming months
US Fed rate hike: Indian exports may take small hit in long-term
India's export earnings are expected to remain stable or at the most take a small hit in the wake of the United States Federal Reserve raising interest rates.Experts and exporters alike say this will happen as global demand continues to remain high, thereby cementing the rise of exports. However, at the same time, India continues to attract global investments thereby strengthening the Indian Rupee, which may lead to exports becoming more expensive and thereby less competitive in the global market.Hopes on high demandThe US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by 0.25 per cent, the sixth time since December 2015. Even as fourth quarter GDP growth in the US was revised downwards to 2.5 per cent, US policymakers now believe that economic growth will remain steady in 2018. As a result, the Fed has raised its forecast for 2018 GDP growth from the earlier 2.5 percent to 2.7 percent and increased the 2019 expectation from 2.1 percent to 2.4 percent.The World Trade ...
 "US Fed rate hike: Indian exports may take small hit in long-term")
US Fed rate hikes not needed till mid-2018 as inflation is low: Prez Evans
Evans said he could still support 'three or even four' rate increases in 2018 if inflation and other data suggested that would be needed
US Fed ups rates, eyes three hikes in 2018
Fed officials expect improvement in the job market to slow
 "US Fed ups rates, eyes three hikes in 2018")
Fed raises interest rates by 25 bps as US economy rolls on
Federal Reserve left its rate outlook for 2018 unchanged even as policymakers projected a short-term acceleration in US economic growth
 "Fed raises interest rates by 25 bps as US economy rolls on")
US Fed likely to hike rates today; may hint at Trump's tax overhaul impact
Investors will pay close attention to how the central bank aims to balance a stimulus-fueled economic boost with the ongoing weak inflation
 "US Fed likely to hike rates today; may hint at Trump's tax overhaul impact")
