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More interest rate hikes needed to fight inflation, says US Fed's Bowman
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In December, consumer inflation in the US moderated to 6.5 per cent from 7.1 per cent the previous month but still is way above the 2 per cent target.
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2023 started on a weak note but outlook bright: S&P Global Market Inte
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Though 2023 started on a weak note for stock investors, the outlook is expected to be bright globally as the year proceeds, fueled partly by the reopening of the Chinese economy after the Covid-induced lockdown.
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Stabilising inflation may require measures 'that are not popular', says US
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The US central bank's policy rate is now in a target of 4.25-4.50 per cent, the highest level in 15 years, and notably, it was near zero in the early part of 2022.
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US Fed officials believe not "appropriate" to loosen monetary policy rate
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The US Federal Reserve officials believe it would not be "appropriate" to begin loosening monetary policy stance in terms of interest rate in the year 2023.
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Tokyo Stock Exchange holds year-end ceremony, PM Fumio Kishida participate
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Shares in Japan drastically fluctuated throughout this year due to factors such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and US monetary policy actions.
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US Fed signals slowdown in policy rate hikes
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
For the record, the US Federal Reserve on November 3 raised key interest rates in its fight against red-hot inflation in the country. It raised the key policy rate by 75 basis points to over a decade high at 3.75-4.0 per cent. Notably, this was the fourth consecutive hike of such magnitude.
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US Fed governor says "more comfortable" stepping down size of rate hike
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking at the 59th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon, Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, Governor Waller said the data of the past few weeks have made him more comfortable considering stepping down to a 50-basis-point hike in the upcoming policy meet.
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US Fed further raises key interest rates in fight against inflation
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Raising interest rates is a monetary policy instrument that typically helps suppress demand in the economy, thereby helping the inflation rate decline.
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"Sizable increase" in interest rates on table if inflation remains elevate
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New York [US], October 13 (ANI): The US Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman said that "sizable increase" in the key interest rate would remain on the table if inflation continues to remain on the higher side.
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Monetary policy to be restrictive for some time, says US Federal Reserve V
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 11 (ANI): US Federal Reserve is expected to continue to keep its monetary policy restrictive for some time in order to ensure that high inflation numbers move back to target over time, according to the central bank's Vice Chair Lael Brainard.
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Tightening US monetary policy - a source of volatility for Indian stocks:
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): The monetary policy tightening in the US and the subsequent strength in the dollar could continue to be a source of volatility for Indian equities in the coming months, due to their negative effect on earnings and balance of payments, said Morgan Stanle
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Indian stocks rise sharply defying US Fed rate hike worries
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): Indian stocks extended their gains from the final hour gains from the previous session to trade sharply higher on Tuesday morning.
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