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Powell’s Fed hiked rates four times last year. Photo: Reuters

Jerome Powell pledges flexible Fed policy, won’t quit if Trump asks him

3 min read . 04 Jan 2019

Trump has discussed firing Powell many times in the past few days as his frustration with the central banker intensified following Wednesday’s interest rate increase, according to reports. Photo: Bloomberg

Steven Mnuchin assures markets that Trump won’t oust Fed chief Powell

5 min read . 23 Dec 2018

Fed hawks have long contended that financial stability risks call for further rate hikes to tamp down dangerous risk-taking Photo: Bloomberg

Fed policymakers signal turning point on US rate-hike path

3 min read . 10 Dec 2018

The unanimous 9-0 decision left the benchmark federal funds rate in a target range of 2% to 2.25%. Photo: Bloomberg

Fed stands pat on rates but signals December hike

3 min read . 09 Nov 2018

Fed chairman Jerome Powell has maintained that the central bank will pursue a middle-of-the-road approach to monetary policy. Photo: AP

US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, says inflation near goal

3 min read . 03 May 2018

The central bank is due to announce its decision at 11.30pm on Wednesday. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is not scheduled to hold a press conference. Photo: Reuters

US Fed likely to keep rates steady, investors bet on June hike

2 min read . 01 May 2018

15th finance commission chairman N. K. Singh’s observations come in the backdrop of some states expressing disquiet about the terms of reference of the new commission. Photo: HT

15th finance commission to review tax devolution formula

2 min read . 01 Mar 2018

The sharp sell-off in stocks that started last week and gathered steam this week lacked a specific trigger. Photo: Bloomberg

What on earth happened to stocks? Here’s where to cast the blame

3 min read . 06 Feb 2018

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index are roughly unchanged over the same time frame. Photo: Bloomberg

Just five stocks account for nearly 75% of the Nasdaq’s plunge

1 min read . 13 Jun 2017

Photo: AFP <br />

What’s the probability of a Fed rate hike this year?

1 min read . 28 Jul 2016

Photo: Bloomberg <br />

Fed minutes make a December liftoff look more likely

3 min read . 19 Nov 2015

Graphic by Prajakta Patil/Mint<br />

The decline of the overvalued rupee

1 min read . 13 May 2015

A file photo of RBI governor Raghuram Rajan. Photo: Bloomberg<br />

RBI chief Rajan says India prepared for impact of Fed policy shift

1 min read . 19 Mar 2015

US Federal Reserve chairperson Jannet Yellen nods to less dovish views on labor market. Photo: Bloomberg<br />

Pressure builds within US Fed to signal new policy course

3 min read . 25 Aug 2014

The unemployment rate among people eligible for benefits held at 2.2% in the week of 21 December. Photo: Bloomberg<br />

Jobless claims in US decrease to lowest level in a month

3 min read . 02 Jan 2014

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index added 1% at 3:28 pm in Tokyo. A measure of Chinese shares listed in Hong Kong headed for the biggest one-day gain since 2011. Photo: AFP<br />

Asia stocks gain after China reforms as rupee rises; oil falls

5 min read . 18 Nov 2013

Short-term debt markets rallied hard as investors pushed the predicted timing of a first hike far into the future. Photo: Bloomberg<br />

Global stocks, oil, gold gain on promise of stimulus

2 min read . 15 Nov 2013

Japan’s Nikkei stock average eased 0.2% on some disappointing earnings guidance. Photo: Reuters <br /> (Reuters )

Dollar pressured before Fed policy outcome

3 min read . 01 May 2013

<br />Photo: Bill Pugliano/AFP <br />

Jobless recoveries, manic policies

4 min read . 08 Jul 2010

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