A major rally for global stock markets that started in Asia on Monday disappeared as trading arrived on Wall Street.The S&P 500 fell 0.2% in the first few minutes of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 62 points, or 0.1%, at 9:35 a.m. Eastern Time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.4% lower. The […]
The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday as policymakers continued to assess the strength of the labor market and the pace at which inflation is declining. The central bank kept the federal funds rate within a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, in line with market expectations, signaling caution amid mixed […]
The stock markets are gearing up for an eventful week in which key factors such as quarterly earnings of companies, the US Fed’s interest rate decision and the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27 will be in the spotlight, analysts said.The stock markets would be closed on Monday for Republic Day. Moreover, the trading activities of foreign […]
The US Federal Reserve made a widely expected policy decision on Wednesday, marking one of the most closely watched meetings in years and paving the way for how global monetary policy – including in India – may evolve in 2026. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points […]
The Indian market closed lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty continuing the previous session’s sharp decline, as investors remained tense ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and continued uncertainty over a US trade deal.The S&P BSE Sensex fell 436 points, or 0.51%, to 84,666.28, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 121 […]
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday, cutting the Fed Funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%. This is the second consecutive rate cut this year, as policymakers look to support growth amid signs of a weakening labor market. The decision was in line with market expectations as traders had fully priced […]
U.S. Treasury yields were slightly lower on Tuesday as the market was in a holding pattern and consolidated moves as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision expected on Wednesday. U.S. data showing private payrolls rose by an average of 14,250 jobs in the four weeks ended Oct. 11 have put modest pressure on […]
This year, the American Federal Reserve has lowered the interest rates for the first time, which reduces the benchmark policy percentage by 25 basic points to 4% -4.25% reach. The movement marks the start of a monetary relaxation cycle aimed at supporting a delaying labor market, even if inflation remains increased. Fed said for further […]
The American Federal Reserve kept the interest rates stable on Wednesday and opposed intense pressure from President Donald Trump, while navigating the growing uncertainty that is set by new tariff threats and unequal economic data. The call from the US Central Bank to keep interest rates at a range between 4.25 percent and 4.50 percent […]