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Fed pick Kevin Warsh can get US economy to hit 15% growth, says Trump

Trump said during the search for a new chair that he wanted a candidate who would lower rates, and later said he would not have picked Warsh if he'd advocated for increasing rates

Fed pick Kevin Warsh can get US economy to hit 15% growth, says Trump
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to succeed Powell as Fed chair?

US President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank after Jerome Powell steps down in May

Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to succeed Powell as Fed chair?
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 7:29 PM IST

Navigating global turmoil: Can India stay the course on policy and growth?

Despite geopolitical risks and inflation worries, experts say resilient growth, likely US rate cuts, and stable Indian fundamentals will shape markets in the year ahead

Navigating global turmoil: Can India stay the course on policy and growth?
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 6:21 AM IST

Fastest ever Rs 1-lakh/kg rise for silver on MCX; hits Rs 4-lakh mark

Despite the sharp run, analysts expect silver prices to continue their upward march amid intermittent corrections, which they feel will be bought into by investors.

Fastest ever Rs 1-lakh/kg rise for silver on MCX; hits Rs 4-lakh mark
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 222 pts; Nifty gains for 3rd day, ends at 25,419 on GDP growth cheer

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Among the broader baskets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices ended higher by 0.18 per cent and 0.20 per cent, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 222 pts; Nifty gains for 3rd day, ends at 25,419 on GDP growth cheer
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Q3 results, US Fed rate decision, Budget likely to steer market movement

Stock market is gearing up for an eventful week ahead where key triggers such as quarterly earnings from corporates, the US Fed interest rate decision and the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27 would grab the limelight, analysts said. Equity markets would be closed on Monday for Republic Day. Moreover, trading activity of foreign investors, rupee-dollar trend and global trade related developments would also influence trading in the markets, experts said. The Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. The NSE and BSE will conduct live trading on Sunday, February 1, when the Budget is presented. "This week is packed with important domestic and global triggers. On the domestic front, markets will track industrial production data, government budget-related fiscal indicators, and weekly foreign exchange reserves. "The earnings season will also gain momentum, with key results from heavyweights such as Axis Bank, L&T, Maruti Suzuki, ITC, NTPC, and

Q3 results, US Fed rate decision, Budget likely to steer market movement
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Trump says inflation data gives Fed room to cut interest rates soon

Trump has clashed repeatedly with Powell over the president's demand the Fed cut rates

Trump says inflation data gives Fed room to cut interest rates soon
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Asian stocks advance as Fed rate cut bets push precious metals to records

Silver climbed above ‍the $80-per-ounce-mark for the first time before sliding sharply lower in ​volatile trading on Monday, while platinum and palladium also fell sharply after hitting all-time highs

Asian stocks advance as Fed rate cut bets push precious metals to records
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 10:44 AM IST

US Fed risks recession without more interest rate cuts, says Miran

Spot gold climbed 2 per cent to hit a new record high at $4,426.66 per ounce as of 1313 GMT. US gold futures for February delivery rose 1.5 per cent to $4,451.60 per ounce

US Fed risks recession without more interest rate cuts, says Miran
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 10:23 PM IST

Gold eyes fresh highs post Fed rate cut; check strategy, key levels here

Buoyed by a dovish FOMC outcome, spot gold surged on December 11 extending its gains to the second day. At the time of writing this article, spot gold was trading with a gain of 1.3 per cent at $4282

Gold eyes fresh highs post Fed rate cut; check strategy, key levels here
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 11:30 AM IST

Stock Market Highlights: Nifty ends 3-day slide; Sensex up 427 pts; auto, metal rally; SMIDs gain

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, December 11, 2025: In the broader markets, Nifty Midcap 100 index closed 0.97 per cent higher, while Nifty SmallCap 100 index settled 0.81 per cent higher

Stock Market Highlights: Nifty ends 3-day slide; Sensex up 427 pts; auto, metal rally; SMIDs gain
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 9:39 AM IST

US Federal Reserve cuts key rate again, signals steadier economy next year

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row on Wednesday but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. Chair Jerome Powell signalled at a news conference that the Fed would likely hold off on further rate cuts in the coming months while it evaluated the health of the economy. And in a set of quarterly economic projections, Fed officials signalled they expect to lower rates just once next year. Wednesday's cut reduced the rate to about 3.6 per cent, the lowest it has been in nearly three years. Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates. Fed officials "will carefully evaluate the incoming data," Powell said, adding that the Fed is "well positioned to wait to see how the economy evolves." The chair also said that the Fed's key rate was close to a level that neither restricts nor stimulates the

US Federal Reserve cuts key rate again, signals steadier economy next year
Updated On : 11 Dec 2025 | 6:27 AM IST

Bulls can take Nifty 24% higher to 32,032 levels by Dec 2026: Kotak Sec

Combined with persistent fiscal deficits, slower global growth and rising geopolitical concerns, suggest gold is entering a 'higher-for-longer' regime, and may scale $5,000 over the next year, it said

Bulls can take Nifty 24% higher to 32,032 levels by Dec 2026: Kotak Sec
Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 7:44 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 275pts lower; Nifty at 25,758; SMIDs, Consumer Durables, IT top drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights: Tata Steel, Sun Pharma and ITC were top gainers on the 30-share BSE Sensex index. On the flipside, Eternal, Trent and Bharti Airtel were top drags.

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 275pts lower; Nifty at 25,758; SMIDs, Consumer Durables, IT top drag
Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 3:45 PM IST

8% GDP growth in Q2 may evince pause in RBI's MPC December review

Interestingly, the US Federal Reserve's December 2025 meeting is a few days after the MPC's last scheduled review for 2025, in which it may cut rates further.

8% GDP growth in Q2 may evince pause in RBI's MPC December review
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 7:17 AM IST

Gold hits six-week high, silver climbs to record on US rate cut bets

Spot gold was up 0.6 per cent at $4,255.98 per ounce, as of 1239 GMT, its highest since October 21. US gold futures for February delivery gained 0.8 per cent to $4,290.70

Gold hits six-week high, silver climbs to record on US rate cut bets
Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 6:56 PM IST

Gold could retest record highs as traders eye Powell's speech, RBI policy

Gold prices are poised to remain firm and could edge closer to record highs next week as investors await key US data, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech and the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision, analysts said. "Gold moves out of the consolidation range as investors focus on the manufacturing and services PMI data from across regions, US jobs data, and consumer sentiments," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. "Adding to that would be Fed chair Jerome Powell's speech on Monday, developments over the Russia-Ukraine peace talks and RBI policy meeting on Friday, all of which will be closely monitored by traders," he added. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the February 2026 contract climbed by Rs 3,654, or 2.9 per cent, over the past week to close at Rs 1,29,504 per 10 grams on Friday. In the domestic markets, "rupee's weakness and local demand have been a significant contributor to ...

Gold could retest record highs as traders eye Powell's speech, RBI policy
Updated On : 30 Nov 2025 | 4:24 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 111 points; Nifty at 26,216; IT, Pvt Bank shares edge higher

Stock Market Close Highlights, November 27, 2025: In the broader markets, Nifty Midcap 100 ended flat with a positive bias, while Nifty Smallcap 100 slipped 0.53 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 111 points; Nifty at 26,216; IT, Pvt Bank shares edge higher
Updated On : 28 Nov 2025 | 3:38 PM IST

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

Gold near two-week peak as tepid US data fuels Fed rate cut bets
Updated On : 26 Nov 2025 | 6:42 PM IST

Stock Market Close, Nov 26: Sensex ends near record high, up 1,023 pts; Nifty at 26,205; SMIDs shine

Stock Market Close, Nov 26: Broader market indices edged higher, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 up 1.27 per cent and 1.36 per cent, respectively

Stock Market Close, Nov 26: Sensex ends near record high, up 1,023 pts; Nifty at 26,205; SMIDs shine
Updated On : 26 Nov 2025 | 3:44 PM IST