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Fed to hold rates steady as it awaits more data, clarity on Trump's move

Investors and many economists still expect the Fed to reduce interest rates later this year, but the watchword for policymakers for now may be caution until they are more certain inflation will fall

Markets Today: ICICI Bank, Tata Steel Q3; FIIs; Denta Water IPO allotment

In the previous session, the Sensex declined 329.92 points, or 0.43 per cent to 76,190.46. Similarly, the Nifty50 ended the day 113.15 points, or 0.49 per cent, lower at 23,092.20

Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex sheds 330 pts, Nifty ends at 23,092; Smallcap shares bleed

Stock Market LIVE on Friday January 24, 2025: At 6:56 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 33 points higher at 23,297, indicating a higher start for the bourses

IMF chief forecasts steady world growth in 2025, continuing disinflation

With inflation moving closer to US Federal Reserve's target, and data showing a stable labor market, the Fed could afford to wait for more data before undertaking further interest rate cuts, she said

Markets Today: TCS, IREDA Q3; Fed Dec minutes; Standard Glass IPO allotment

In the previous session, the Sensex ended at 78,141.06, registering a decline of 58 points or 0.07 per cent, while the Nifty50 closed at 23,688.95, down 19 points or 0.08 per cent

Fed minutes could hold clues to thinking on further interest rate cuts

The minutes, to be released at 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT) on Wednesday, may help clarify how policymakers will approach further rate reductions

Fed's Michael Barr to resign early to avoid legal fight with Trump

Barr's early exit now clears the way for Trump, who will be sworn in on Jan. 20, to appoint an entirely fresh slate of banking regulators and begin work on a more industry-friendly agenda

Will Trump fire the Fed chief? Speculation grows over Powell's future

Mr Trump's antagonism towards Mr Powell is baffling, given that Mr Powell has been doing an excellent job

Rupee may dip to all-time low on Fed outlook-spurred dollar rally

The dollar index rose 0.7 per cent on Thursday, hitting 109.54, helped by the US jobless claims data

US economy surprised again in 2024 despite Fed Reserve, election drama

The US is set to be the top performer among Group of Seven countries, according to International Monetary Fund projections

Gold edges higher in holiday trading, focus remains on Fed outlook

After aggressively cutting rates in September and November this year, the Fed persisted with cuts in December but hinted at fewer reductions in 2025

State bond yields outpace AAA rated corporate bond yields for long tenors

Market participants said that the price difference is largely driven by heavy supply, timing mismatches in fund flows, and rising global interest rates

Rupee breaches critical mark, Reliance Capital acquisition, and CoD issuances surge

This week, the rupee crossed the critical 85-per-dollar mark after the US Federal Reserve signaled a cautious stance on interest rate cuts.

Rupee slides past 85 vs $ to hit new low after hawkish US Fed outlook

India, US bond yield spread narrowest in nearly 20-yr; Sensex slips below 80K after 4 days of equity selloff

Indian equities fall for 4th straight session after hawkish US Fed forecast

The sell-off shaved off investor wealth by Rs 2.8 trillion on Thursday, extending the four-day loss to almost Rs 10 trillion

Fed's rate cut disappoints markets, sticky inflation adds to global woes

FOMC projections, dollar surge, and policy uncertainties pressure emerging markets

Dow Jones, Sensex sink on US Fed rate cut news; check key takeaways

Dow Jones: The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1,123.03 points, or 2.58 per cent, to 42,326.87 on Wednesday - declining for a 10th day and clocking its longest losing streak since 1974

Market Today: GIFT Nifty sinks; Dow Jones bleeds on Fed rate cut; DAM IPO

The central bank delivered its 3rd consecutive rate cut but signaled a slowdown in future reductions, leaving investors wary. The Fed trimmed its benchmark interest rate by a widely anticipated 25 bps

Fed cuts key interest rates by 0.25%; reverse repo rate lowered to 4.25%

Analysts believe the largely expected adjustment is a bid by the Fed to nudge cash out of a facility that's widely viewed as a proxy for excessive liquidity in the financial system

Govt bond yields end flat as traders eye US Fed rate decision, outlook

The benchmark 10-year bond yield ended at 6.7465 per cent, compared with the previous close of 6.7588 per cent