Fed Rate Decision News
US Fed to reduce monthly redemption cap on Treasury securities to $5 billion: How will this impact investors?
US Fed’s latest policy decision came as policymakers deal with considerable uncertainty about the economic outlook tied to the Trump administration’s aggressive and chaotic policy changes.
3 min read22 Mar 2025The US Fed seems as clueless as markets about its policy path from here on
Having delivered another quarter-point cut in its policy rate on Wednesday, Fed chair Jerome Powell chose not to dwell on Trump uncertainty. But then, nobody knows what to expect of the next president in terms of inflation-impacting policy.
4 min read19 Dec 2024The Fed aims to repeat Greenspan’s 1990s masterpiece
The 1995 cuts helped lay the groundwork for a soft landing and the late ’90s boom years.
3 min read19 Sep 2024Global markets want the US Fed to go fast and furious on rate cuts
The US Federal Reserve’s unexpected 50 basis point rate cut has left markets craving even deeper cuts, clashing with Jerome Powell’s cautious stance. Will the Fed, which has signalled a one-off move, hold its ground? Or are more rapid rate cuts on the way?
3 min read19 Sep 2024After US Fed’s surprise interest rate cut, all eyes on RBI’s management skills
The US Federal Reserve’s 50-basis-point rate cut has put pressure on the RBI to navigate the ripple effects, from managing surging FPI inflows to balancing the rupee’s strength. As global markets react, the RBI’s response will be key to maintaining market stability.
2 min read19 Sep 2024Indian markets remained resilient over the last two decades amid US Fed cycles, Capitalmind study reveals
Market observers anticipate a 25-bps Fed cut amid resilient US consumer spending, raising questions about its impact on Indian markets. Historical trends show that while rate cuts can favour equities, the overall effects depend on broader economic factors and indicators.
4 min read19 Sep 2024Fed’s Powell declares ‘time has come’ for rate cuts
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in Jackson Hole, Wyo., Friday that the central bank intends to act to stave off a further weakening of the US labor market.
3 min read23 Aug 2024US Fed meet ahead: What do dimming rate cut hopes mean for Indian stock market?
US Fed meet ahead: Indian stock market awaits US Fed policy meeting outcome on potential rate cuts amidst rising inflation and slowing GDP growth. Uncertainty prevails due to geopolitical tensions and commodity price volatility.
5 min read29 Apr 2024Doubts creep in about a Fed rate cut this year
Traders started the year predicting as many as seven rate cuts. Now, many are betting on one or two—or none.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared