Page 6 - Fed Rate Hikes

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

Gold prices pare losses as dollar pulls back; hawkish Fed weighs

Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,670.40 per ounce by 0926 GMT, after dropping as much as 1% in the Asia session.

Rupee slumps to new low as Fed hikes rates, signals longer tightening cycle

The rupee hit a new low of 80.47 versus the US dollar in the first few minutes of trade on Thursday.

Dollar towering, Asian stocks cowering as Fed interest rates jump higher

The dollar surged to a fresh two-decade high and Asian stocks hit a two-year low on Thursday as the prospect of U.S. interest rates rising further and faster than expected spooked investors

Rupee sheds 0.3% as US dollar soars ahead of Fed's policy statement

Putin's call for partial mobilisation hits risk appetite in currency market

'Investors are building all data points into their market assessment'

Ajay Argal of Franklin Templeton believes that any change in stance to lower the pace or the quantum of rate hikes could provide an interim positive trigger for the markets.

Rupee closes at new low ahead of near-certain big Fed rate-hike

The mobilisation of troops by Russian President Vladimir Putin piled on more pressure on the rupee, already weighed by the surging dollar index

Indices jump even as crucial Fed meet gets underway; Sensex up 578 points

Financials and pharma stocks led the advance amid positive flows from foreign portfolio investors

Wall Street drops 1% with all eyes on Fed policy decision on Wednesday

The benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield hit 3.58%, its highest level since April 2011; Ford sees additional $1 bn in inflationary costs, shares fall

FPIs infuse Rs 12k cr in Indian equities in Sep on hopes of slow rate hikes

FPIs turned net buyers in July after nine straight months of massive net outflows, which started in October last year

Brent crude falls 3% on demand concerns, strong USD as Fed decision looms

Crude has dropped substantially after a surge close to its all-time highs in March after Russia's Ukraine invasion added to supply concerns, pressured by the prospects of recession and weaker demand

Gold dips to near 2-month low as sharp rate-hike bets bolster dollar

Meanwhile, International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday central bankers must be persistent in fighting broad-based inflation