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More time needed to weigh prospect of rate cut: Fed's Raphael Bostic

My expectation is that the rate of inflation will continue to decline, but more slowly than the pace implied by where the markets signal monetary policy should be, he said

Dollar hovers near seven-week high as Fed cut expectations shift to May

The dollar has been buoyed by U.S. economic data suggesting the Fed can wait longer before cutting interest rates

Markets to focus on Budget, US Fed policy in eventful week, say analysts

Interim budget, the US Federal policy decision and quarterly earnings will be the major drivers for stock markets which may also see some consolidation this week, say analysts. Besides, investors would also focus on the trading activity of foreign investors and global trends for further cues. From the macroeconomic front, the PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) data for the manufacturing sector is scheduled to be announced on Thursday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget for 2024-25 on February 1 (Thursday). The Federal Open Market Committee meeting will be held on January 30 and 31. "Market is likely to consolidate further ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision where the Fed is expected to maintain status quo and give some hint with regards to rate cut timeline. Apart from this, BoE (Bank of England) monetary policy is also due coupled with a few key economic data releases which might keep markets volatile. "Further many heavyweights would be ...

Rupee ends higher, far forward premiums climb to over 2-month high

The rupee closed at 83.1650 to the U.S. dollar, up from 83.3450 in the previous session. The currency posted its biggest rise in a single rise in nearly two weeks

TMS Ep586: India at COP28, IT hiring, Fed pivot, phase-down of fossil fuels

What did India gain from COP28? Why has IT hiring slowed down? What does the Fed pivot mean for Indian markets? How is phase-out of fossil fuels different from phase-down? All answers here

Dollar hits 4 month low as Fed signals rate cuts, NOK stronger after hike

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said at Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting that the historic tightening of monetary policy is likely over

US Fed keeps policy rates unchanged for 3rd time: Here're 5 key takeaways

A near unanimous 17 of 19 Fed officials project that the policy rate will be lower by the end of 2024 than it is now

Dollar, US stocks gain, Treasury yields dip ahead of Fed announcement

The main market focus will be on Fed officials' updated economic and interest rate projections, with the U.S. central bank expected to leave rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting

Global rate-cut standoff looms in 2023 policy finale; all eyes on Fed, BOE

Policymakers from fully half of the Group of 10 jurisdictions of most-traded currencies are scheduled to meet in the coming days, and interest rates for 60% of the world economy will be set

Global stock index rises as dollar, bond yields climb with rates in focus

The dollar gained as investors took profits on bets it would weaken further and shrugged off economic data suggesting the Fed could be done hiking rates

Gold at near 7-mth peak as dollar, yields dip on Fed rate-cut speculations

Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,044.69 per ounce by 0632 GMT, after hitting its highest since May 5. U.S. gold futures for December delivery rose 0.3% to $2,045.30 per ounce

Gold steadies amid firm dollar, countering expectations on peak US rates

The market was certain the U.S. central bank will leave rates unchanged in December, with most traders eyeing rate cuts from May 2024.

Is the recent optimism in equity markets sustainable? Analysts weigh in

The recent bounce in the markets has been led by a pause in the rate hiking cycle, but the 'higher for longer' narrative is yet to be fully factored in

Fed policymakers flag high rates for 'some time' while risks shift

In forecasts issued last month, 12 of 19 officials projected one more hike this year, while the median estimate showed they expected fewer rate cuts in 2024 and 2025

Sensex, Nifty end lower dragged by HDFC Bank, RIL; PSU Bank index jumps 3%

Closing Bell on Monday, September 18: The S&P BSE Sensex fell 242 points to 67,597 levels, while the Nifty50 ended below the 20,150-mark at 20,133, lower by 59 points

Market participants look forward to the US Fed outcome for positive cues

According to the CME fed watch tool, 98 per cent of investors expect the US Federal Reserve to keep the rates unchanged

US Fed interest rate, global cues key factors to drive markets: Analysts

The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, global market trends and trading activity of foreign investors are the major factors that would dictate terms in the equity markets in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Equity markets will remain closed on Tuesday on account of Ganesh Chaturthi. From the global front, interest rate decisions from the Bank of England and Bank of Japan would also influence market trends. This week will place a significant focus on monetary policy as the Federal Reserve policymakers convene the latest FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting, with an interest rate decision on Wednesday, September 20, said Pravesh Gour, Senior Technical Analyst, Swastika Investmart Ltd. "The movement of the rupee against the dollar, US bond yields, and crude oil prices will remain in focus," Gour added. Last week, the BSE benchmark jumped 1,239.72 points or 1.86 per cent, and the Nifty climbed 372.4 points or 1.87 per cent. Rallying for the 11th day ru

RBI not 'unduly concerned' about Russian investments in G-secs, says Das

Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said the Reserve Bank is not "unduly concerned" about the Russian investments in Indian government bonds. Without sharing the details of the trade surplus invested by Russian entities in government securities (G-secs), Das underlined that trade relations between the two countries are for the long term and there is no reason to fear a pullout of the money. In May this year, the Indian Banks Association had said that Russia is investing the surplus it earns out of oil sales to India in G-secs, but the market's estimates on the quantum vary from USD 10-22 billion. "Its not something about which we are really unduly concerned. We are not concerned unduly because market has its estimates. So far as we are concerned, it is not going to cause any (impact)," Das told reporters at the post-policy press meet here. He added that India is "far better placed" with forex reserves of over USD 600 billion to deal with any situation. Deputy Governor T Rabi Sank

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Indices end in red after 8-day rally; Sensex dips 161.41 points

The broader NSE Nifty fell 57.80 points or 0.32 per cent to end at 18,089.85.