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 […]
Indian equity benchmarks posted modest weekly losses, pressured by continued outflows of foreign institutional investors and continued uncertainty over US-India trade talks. However, sentiment improved towards the end, with markets ending the week on firmer footing after the US Federal Reserve implemented a 25 basis point interest rate cut. The Nifty rose 0.57 percent on […]
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 ended lower on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty falling after the US Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision and chairman Jerome Powell’s cautious comments spooked global investors. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 592.67 points, or 0.70%, to close at 84,404.46, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 176.05 points, or 0.68%, to end […]
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 […]