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Nifty Pharma drops over 2%, 19 index stocks tumble up to 7%. What triggered this fall?

Indian pharma stocks experienced heavy selling on February 10, influenced by weak earnings and concerns over possible U.S. tariffs. The Nifty Pharma index fell 2.10% with major firms like Alkem and Ipca suffering significant losses.

1 min read10 Feb 2025
Markets

US Fed to soften tough stance on digital assets after Donald Trump fully embraces crypto: Wall Street analysts

US Fed may soften its stance on cryptocurrency, now that the Trump Administration is fully embracing it. Congress is taking steps to push through legislation for a regulatory framework for digital assets.

2 min read7 Feb 2025
News

Trump lashes out at a favorite nemesis: The Federal Reserve

A desire for low rates confronts a very different economic backdrop—with higher price pressures—from his first term.

7 min read30 Jan 2025
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US Fed: Rates on hold, inflation, policy uncertainty mount; what it means for Indian investors

The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.50%. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a cautious approach amid solid labor market conditions and elevated inflation. Experts anticipate a prolonged period of steady rates as the Fed assesses economic data.

4 min read30 Jan 2025
Economy

US Fed holds key rates steady at 4.25-4.50% in first policy verdict of Trump Presidency; 5 key highlights

US Federal Reserve sustained its key interest rate at 4.25-4.50 per cent in the first policy verdict of 2025, citing somewhat ‘elevated inflation’ and did not provide guidance on future rate cuts.

5 min read30 Jan 2025
Opinion

Mint Quick Edit | Trump versus Powell on US Fed policy

Can America’s president bend its central bank to his will? No, the Fed chief has indicated; not under US law. The world is watching as the curtains go up on a whole new drama.

1 min read29 Jan 2025
Economy

US Fed Meeting Highlights: Sensex, Nifty rise after Powell-led FOMC keeps interest rates steady

US Fed Meeting Highlights: Jerome Powell-led FOMC maintained the policy rate steady at 4.25-4.50 per cent in the first decision of Trump’s presidency after reducing the rates for three straight meetings in 2024.

48 min read30 Jan 2025
Markets

Gold price today: MCX gold rate hits new high amid US Fed meeting. DeepSeek AI, rate cut buzz fuel safe-haven demand

Gold price today: MCX gold rate hit a new peak of ₹80,413 per 10 gm during early morning deals

2 min read29 Jan 2025
Economy

US Fed to unveil first interest rate decision for 2025 today: Will Donald Trump’s remarks impact FOMC policy?

US Federal Reserve has a dual mandate to act independently and keep inflation and employment in check, primarily by raising and lowering short-term interest rates

4 min read29 Jan 2025
News

The trouble with tariffs: What you think about prices matters to the Fed

A trade war that raises prices would be much more complicated for the central bank than it was during Trump’s first term.

6 min read28 Jan 2025
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