The US Federal Reserve is the central bank of the US and plays a critical role in shaping the US economy. It is considered to be the most powerful economic institution in the United States and the most influential Central Bank in the world. It sets the monetary policy in the US and ensures stability in the functioning of the US financial system by setting interest rates and influencing the supply of money into the economy. The Fed takes the responsibility for setting the policy as per the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. The Fed controls open market opera
Gold rate today climbed to a new peak of ₹99,358 per 10 gm during morning deals, less than ₹1,000 away from the landmark ₹1 lakh price
2 min read22 Apr 2025India’s government is one of six countries making concessions on U.S. imports, which may please President Trump. With rising market volatility and slowing corporate growth, India is boosting infrastructure spending to attract investments.
2 min read21 Apr 2025Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s firing likely isn’t imminent. But scapegoating Powell for an economic downturn could be, with troubling consequences.
4 min read21 Apr 2025The trade war initiated by Trump’s tariffs has created economic uncertainty. Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns of potential inflation and unemployment impacts. Despite this, Indian markets showed resilience, with expectations of RBI rate cuts amidst a positive domestic economic outlook.
4 min read18 Apr 2025Jerome Powell attributed recent market volatility to a rational adjustment to the Trump administration’s abrupt shifts in trade policy, rather than a sign of financial instability warranting central bank intervention.
2 min read17 Apr 2025US Fed on Trump tariffs: US Fed’s Williams expects tariffs to push inflation up to 3.5 per cent and four per cent this year, which would represent a marked rise in price pressures from the current level of the PCE.
2 min read12 Apr 2025Gold prices surged amid rising US-China trade war tensions and a declining US dollar rates, with MCX gold rates hitting ₹93,940 per 10 gm
4 min read12 Apr 2025A trade war ties the Fed’s hands by pushing up inflation at the same time that uncertainty is sapping growth.
5 min read9 Apr 2025President Trump has intensified tariffs on nearly all countries, imposing higher duties on imports to boost U.S. prosperity. The effective tariff rate has surged to 20%-30%, raising concerns about inflation and consumer purchasing power amid fears of job cuts and reduced corporate profits.
6 min read7 Apr 2025Expert warns of a potential ‘bloodbath’ in global markets on April 7 amid Trump tariff turmoil. The warning comes after the US stock markets witnessed their worst trading session and the largest drop since the COVID-19 global pandemic.
2 min read6 Apr 2025The 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