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Fed official warns of US recession risk if rate hikes continue

After four US Fed rate hikes last year, the central bank would be 'bordering on going too far and possibly tipping the US economy into recession' if rates go higher, says an official

1 min read9 Jan 2019
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Jerome Powell hints Fed open to pause, says won’t quit if Trump asks

Jerome Powell said, 'We will be prepared to adjust policy quickly and flexibly and to use all of our tools to support the economy should that be appropriate to keep the expansion on track.'

4 min read5 Jan 2019
Market

Reversal in US futures helps Sensex, Nifty halt slump today

Emergence of flows from overseas investors if the US Fed signals less rates hikes can be a positive for an emerging market like India

2 min read26 Dec 2018
Market

Global chaos makes gold a holiday winner for hedge funds

Money managers are the most bullish they've been on bullion in half a year amid a multitude of threats that could slow economic growth and deepen the plunge for equities

3 min read24 Dec 2018
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Trump is frustrated with Fed’s rate hike, may fire Jerome Powell: Report

Trump's public and private complaints about members of his administration have often been a first step toward their departures -- including former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, his first Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and outgoing chief of staff John Kelly

3 min read22 Dec 2018
Market

5 reasons why Sensex, Nifty fell over 1% today

The Sensex closed at 35,742.07, down 689.60 points, or 1.89%. The Nifty 50 ended 197.70 points, or 1.81%, lower at 10,754.

2 min read21 Dec 2018
Market

Why Sensex, Nifty took US Fed rate hike in their stride

This was not the first instance when Sensex and Nifty had not been bothered by unexpected events

1 min read21 Dec 2018
Market

Fed policymakers signal turning point on US rate-hike path

As of just a few months ago, Fed policymakers had indicated they would probably increase interest rates three times in 2019

3 min read10 Dec 2018
Market

Wall St surges on hints of fewer US Fed rate hikes, dollar falls

Dow Jones rose 2.5% to 25,366.43, S&P 500 gained 2.30% to 2,743.78 and Nasdaq added 2.95% to 7,291.59 at close Wednesday

3 min read29 Nov 2018
Market

EM valuations moderate but Indian stocks still expensive

The Indian stock market is not cheap by any means. Its premium over MSCI EM has risen to around 65%, from 42% at the beginning of the year

2 min read27 Nov 2018
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