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Asia markets mixed as weak US data fuels bets on imminent Fed rate cut

The Nikkei 225 rose 0.8 per cent, while MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was trading down 0.1 per cent, weighed down by declines in Korea and New Zealand

Gold near two-week peak as tepid US data fuels Fed rate cut bets

Spot gold was up 1% at $4,172.18 per ounce at 1208 GMT, its highest since November 14. U.S. gold futures for December delivery were up 0.7% at $4,168.70 per ounce

Trump signals he has identified his pick for next Federal Reserve chair

The president has publicly mused about the decision, praising candidates on the list, but has been coy about suggesting whether he's leaning toward any particular candidate

US Fed releases new guidance for bank oversight in move praised by industry

The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator on Tuesday released new guidelines for the agency's supervision of the financial system, earning praise from industry trade groups and criticism from her predecessor. In a set of sweeping changes, the principles call for bank examiners to focus on material financial risks and to not become distracted from this priority by devoting excessive attention to processes, procedures, and documentation." The guidelines are set out in a memo originally distributed to Fed employees October 29 but released Tuesday. Michelle Bowman, the Fed's vice chair for supervision, said the principles will sharpen the central bank's focus and build a more effective supervisory framework. By anchoring our work in material financial risks, we strengthen the banking system's foundation while upholding transparency, accountability, and fairness," Bowman said in a written statement. Bowman was named vice chair by President Donald Trump in March. Since Trump took offic

Ex-Fed Governor Adriana Kugler resigned after violating trading rules

Kugler's resignation gave Trump an earlier-than-expected opportunity to fill a slot on the Fed's board in the midst of his intense pressure campaign urging policymakers to drastically lower rates

Asian stocks slide as hawkish Fed comments crush hopes of early rate cut

Japan's Nikkei tumbled 1.8 per cent on Friday, Australia's resources-heavy shares slid 1.5 per cent, while South Korea plunged 2.3 per cent

Trading Strategy: Here's how to trade Gold today; key levels to watch

Central banks continuing to buy gold at a brisk pace despite elevated gold prices underscores the importance of holding metal in the present, uncertain political, economic, and geopolitical times

Asia shares recover, dollar eases as Fed cut bets reclaim spotlight

Powell left the door open to further rate cuts on Tuesday and said the end of the central bank's long-running effort to shrink the size of its holdings may be coming into view

US Fed slashes rates by 25 bps, expects steady pace of cuts coming

Only new Governor Stephen Miran, who joined the Fed on Tuesday and is on leave as the head of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, dissented in favor of a half-percentage-point cut

Trump expects 'big cut' from Federal Reserve ahead of key policy meeting

The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates on Sept. 17 as it grapples with a slowing labour market, stubborn inflation and an unprecedented push by Trump for lower borrowing costs

Trump makes final push for court approval to fire Fed's Lisa Cook

Trump last week asked the Washington-based appeals court to temporarily pause a lower court's Sept. 9 injunction blocking him from firing Cook

Asia stocks gain, bonds fall as traders judge odds of bigger Fed cut

Gold caught its breath after Tuesday's record high, while the dollar ticked higher, with two crucial days of US inflation figures

'Gold may consolidate, but bias stays positive on Fed rate-cut hopes'

Gold prices are likely to remain in a consolidation phase in the near term, but the overall bias will continue to stay positive amid heightened expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in its September policy meeting, analysts said. Traders will closely track US macroeconomic data, such as Q2 GDP, PCE inflation, and speeches from Fed officials, which will provide more insights into the monetary policy stance of the Federal Reserve and the trajectory of the bullion sentiment, they added. "Gold prices may continue to see some consolidation, but the bias is expected to remain positive. The US Federal Chair Jerome Powell's comments have raised expectations of an interest rate cut at the September meeting," said Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services. Investors will keep track of geopolitical and trade developments, he added. "Markets will watch closely the Russia-Ukraine peace progress and the implementation of additional tariffs on

US Fed rate cut hopes, tariff moves likely to drive markets this week

Indication of a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut may trigger optimism in the domestic equity market, with investors' attention shifting to the looming deadline for additional US tariffs on Indian goods in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Moreover, trading activity of foreign investors, global trends and macroeconomic data announcements will also dictate trends during the week. Equity markets would remain closed on Wednesday for Ganesh Chaturthi. "Positive global cues are likely to provide some support, as US markets rallied sharply and the dollar index weakened after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential rate cuts in his Jackson Hole Symposium speech. "Another key factor to watch will be the August 27 deadline regarding the US plan to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports. With clarity still lacking, FII participation may remain subdued. Alongside this, macroeconomic data from the US, China, and India will also be closely ...

Bessent sees no reason for Jerome Powell to step down from US Fed now

The Treasury chief on Monday called for an internal review of the Fed's non-monetary activities, including the renovation project

Fed keeps Trump waiting as central banks worldwide begin rate cuts

The US president's tariff onslaught is likely to force further measured easing in coming months by most of the 23 central banks featured in this quarterly guide on the global monetary outlook

Trump slams Powell, says he'll pick a Fed chair who wants to cut rates

Trump has unleashed a pressure campaign on the central bank to cut rates, repeatedly assailing Powell and arguing the Fed's policies are keeping government borrowing costs too high

Stock market highlights: Bulls roar at D-Street; Sensex jumps 1,000 pts; Nifty at 25,549; banks gain

Stock market highlights on Thursday, June 26, 2025: Bank Nifty jumped 1.13 per cent to scale an intra-day high of 57,263.45, before ending at 57,206.70, up 1.03 per cent

Fed pause leaves Wall Street guessing when rate cuts might finally come

A fourth straight meeting without a cut could provoke another tirade from President Donald Trump

Oil prices rise on US jobs data and renewed China trade discussions

Brent crude futures gained $1.28, or 1.96 per cent, to $66.62 a barrel by 1649 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $1.34, or 2.11 per cent, to $64.71