US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, signals slower cuts for 2025
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US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, signals slower cuts for 2025

India TV News  

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter for the third consecutive time. Future outlook: Moderate reductions expected by 2025 Another quarterly outlook indicated only two rate cuts in 2025, with officials predicting government rates to reach 3.75 per cent-4 per cent by the end of that year. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman warned that inflation would remain uncomfortable above the 2 per cent target, although some officials believed housing costs and other factors could slow inflation. Fed President Jerome Powell noted that labour market risks have eased, although the Fed expects unemployment to remain at 4.3 per cent by 2025. Economic growth revised upward The Fed revised its economic growth forecast for 2025, projecting a 2.1 per cent expansion, reflecting confidence in the economy’s resilience even as the central bank navigates inflationary pressures and labor market uncertainties.

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Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead
2 days, 1 hour ago

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead

The Hindu  

Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes. The minutes also showed that “almost all” Fed policymakers see a greater risk than before that inflation could stay higher than they …

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead
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2 days, 15 hours ago

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said at a news conference after the meeting that the decision to reduce rates had been …

Treasuries Post Annual Gain as Fed Starts Interest-Rate Cuts
1 week, 1 day ago

Treasuries Post Annual Gain as Fed Starts Interest-Rate Cuts

Live Mint  

The US Treasury market ended 2024 with a small gain as inflation resumed edging lower after the first quarter and the Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times. The gain was smaller than the market’s 2023 advance, which followed two straight annual losses for an asset class whose interest payments normally offset price declines caused by rising yields. But the …

Why the dollar’s epic rally could have a little further to run
1 week, 3 days ago

Why the dollar’s epic rally could have a little further to run

Live Mint  

The U.S. dollar is entering the new year on a high—and most signs point to more strength ahead. U.S. government finances are also shakier than in Trump’s first term, with the federal-budget deficit above 6% of gross domestic product, compared with 3.1% in 2016. View Full Image Graphic: WSJ View Full Image Graphic: WSJ The dollar’s decadelong rise has confounded …

Dollar stands tall in 2024, propped up by cautious Fed, Trump trade
1 week, 4 days ago

Dollar stands tall in 2024, propped up by cautious Fed, Trump trade

Live Mint  

By Ankur Banerjee SINGORE, - The dollar was firm on the last trading day of the year, poised to clock strong gains in 2024 against most currencies as investors prepared for fewer U.S. rate cuts and the incoming Trump administration's policies. Goldman Sachs strategists though expect three rate cuts from the Fed next year, confident that inflation will still trend …

Why inflation will matter more in 2025: Explained
1 week, 6 days ago

Why inflation will matter more in 2025: Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: It has been what one may call, a bittersweet year for the economy, with a sweet first half, when growth surprised everyone, including the government. Top government functionaries have been making noises since late November about the need for RBI to cut rates, with some suggesting it should ignore volatile food prices and prioritise growth and …

The Fed is trying—again—to size up Trump
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The Fed is trying—again—to size up Trump

Live Mint  

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is walking an old tightrope into 2025: He is trying to avoid appearing confrontational with Donald Trump, even though some of his colleagues are signaling unease that the president-elect’s policies might rekindle inflationary pressures. Political antennae Powell said at a news conference last week that some officials accounted for potential policy changes in their new …

Dollar edges up on bets of US growth, inflation
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Dollar edges up on bets of US growth, inflation

Live Mint  

By Karen Brettell NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar edged higher on Thursday on expectations the currency would be boosted next year by policies by the incoming Donald Trump administration that are expected to boost growth and lift inflation. Looser business regulations and tax cuts are expected to help propel U.S. growth next year while analysts say that a clamp-down …

Fed's rate cuts and hawkish outlook: Implications for Indian markets
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Fed's rate cuts and hawkish outlook: Implications for Indian markets

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in its December 2024 policy meeting has raised questions about how this move might influence India’s monetary policy and asset classes. With the Fed signalling a slower pace of rate cuts in 2025, foreign capital inflows into India could diminish, especially as US treasury yields become increasingly …

How the stock market Santa Rally was derailed - after Trump delivered an early boost
2 weeks, 4 days ago

How the stock market Santa Rally was derailed - after Trump delivered an early boost

Daily Mail  

Stock market investors have been denied a so-called Santa Rally in the closing stages of 2024, having weathered yet another year dominated by geopolitical turmoil and macroeconomic headwinds. The US Federal Reserve helped spark the worst week for stock markets since early September last week as the Fed struck a more hawkish interest rate tone, despite cutting for the third …

RBA Is More Confident on CPI, But Too Early to Declare Victory
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBA Is More Confident on CPI, But Too Early to Declare Victory

Live Mint  

-- Australia’s central bank is more confident that inflation is moving sustainably toward target but it’s still too soon to conclude the battle is won given a recent pick-up in consumption and a still-tight labor market, minutes of the December meeting showed. The Reserve Bank’s board discussed scenarios in which future policy would be eased to boost economic growth or …

Who Votes on Fed Policy Next Year Is Changing. Here’s What to Know
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Who Votes on Fed Policy Next Year Is Changing. Here’s What to Know

Live Mint  

-- New voters are set to rotate onto the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate-setting committee just as renewed inflation concerns inject a fresh layer of complexity into the central bank’s decision making. Our scoring of individual committee members along a hawk-dove spectrum suggests increased dispersion among FOMC voters next year, with views dispersed toward the ends of the spectrum, with less clustering …

The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
2 weeks, 6 days ago

The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more

LA Times  

Though the Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates, it does influence them. “Because the upcoming Trump administration’s policies might cause a resurgence in inflation or otherwise throw the economy off balance, the Fed might choose to take a wait-and-see approach and hold rates steady at their January meeting.” Depending on the specific proposals the Trump administration manages to enact, the Fed …

US Fed’s preferred inflation yardstick edges higher by 2.4% in November, stays within Wall Street estimates
3 weeks ago

US Fed’s preferred inflation yardstick edges higher by 2.4% in November, stays within Wall Street estimates

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure rose for a second straight month in November by 2.4 per cent, yet stayed within Wall Street estimates. The US Commerce Department's data showed on Friday that the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year in the 12 months to November, up from 2.3 per cent in October. At 2.4 …

RBI MPC may delay rate cut to April 2025 amid US Fed’s hawkish stance: Will this impact growth?
3 weeks ago

RBI MPC may delay rate cut to April 2025 amid US Fed’s hawkish stance: Will this impact growth?

Live Mint  

The Reserve Bank of India may delay the beginning of its rate cut cycle to April 2025 due to the US Federal Reserve's move towards a more hawkish monetary policy approach. “Given INR weakness and developing volatility in financial markets, we see the start of the rate cut cycle to shift to April 2025,” ANI reported, citing Yes Bank. It …

Does the Fed even know what it’s trying to do?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Does the Fed even know what it’s trying to do?

Live Mint  

We might as well confront it head-on: What the Federal Reserve did this week doesn’t make any sense. The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday cut the target range for the Fed funds rate by one-quarter percentage point, to 4.25% to 4.5%, its third consecutive rate reduction. Because the first, in September, was a “jumbo" half-percent cut, the central bank’s …

Can US Federal Reserve’s revised rate cut outlook accelerate FII outflows from Indian stock market?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Can US Federal Reserve’s revised rate cut outlook accelerate FII outflows from Indian stock market?

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve’s recent monetary policy decisions have sparked widespread debate about their implications for global markets, including India. While this move aligns with market expectations, the Fed’s hawkish outlook for future rate cuts has raised concerns about reduced foreign inflows into Indian markets. US Fed's cautious approach hurts Indian markets Indian stock markets faced a sharp decline on …

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month

LA Times  

An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last month in a sign that price pressures cooled after two months of sharp gains. The modest monthly inflation figures in Friday’s report point to one likely reason why the Fed was willing to cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday: Its preferred inflation gauge, known as the …

Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts ahead
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts ahead

China Daily  

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell departs after speaking at a press conference where he announced the Fed had cut interest rates by a quarter point following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, US, December 18, 2024. WASHINGTON — The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday slashed interest rates by 25 basis …

Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts ahead
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts ahead

China Daily  

WASHINGTON — The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday slashed interest rates by 25 basis points, the third consecutive rate cut in this easing cycle, while signaling a slower-than-expected pace of easing next year. US stocks plunged following the rate cuts, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 2.58 percent, the S&P 500 sinking 2.95 percent and the Nasdaq dropping 3.56 …

Bank of England warns of ‘heightened uncertainty’ as it keeps interest rates on hold
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bank of England warns of ‘heightened uncertainty’ as it keeps interest rates on hold

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K.’s central bank warned Thursday of “heightened uncertainty” as it kept interest rates on hold after inflation moved further above target, even at a time when the British economy is flatlining at best. The Bank of England’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee kept its main interest rate unchanged at 4.75% with new data showing inflation rising to 2.6%, …

Wall Street witnesses a sharp fall after US federal reserve signals lower cuts in 2025
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Wall Street witnesses a sharp fall after US federal reserve signals lower cuts in 2025

Firstpost  

Wall Street witnessed a major drop after the Federal Reserve announced final cuts before US President-elect Donald Trump comes to power. However, the American central bank warned that there will be fewer cuts in 2025 Wall Street witnessed a sharp fall after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates but warned that there will be fewer rate cuts in 2025. …

US Fed slashes rates by 25 basis points, bracing for policy uncertainty
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Fed slashes rates by 25 basis points, bracing for policy uncertainty

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-19 09:29 Photo taken on April 20, 2022 shows the US Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, the United States. WASHINGTON -- The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday slashed interest rates by 25 basis points, the third consecutive rate cut in this easing cycle, as it braces for uncertainty stemming from the incoming Donald Trump administration's tariff …

US Fed cuts key interest rates by 0.25%: 3 key takeaways for stock markets
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Fed cuts key interest rates by 0.25%: 3 key takeaways for stock markets

India Today  

Stock markets are expected to open lower on Thursday, following a global market slump after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points. GLOBAL MARKET REACTIONS Wall Street reacted negatively to the Fed’s announcement, with all three major US indices—Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq—posting their biggest single-day losses in months. Gift Nifty, an indicator for the …

US Fed slashes rates by 25 basis points, bracing for policy uncertainty
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Fed slashes rates by 25 basis points, bracing for policy uncertainty

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday slashed interest rates by 25 basis points, the third consecutive rate cut in this easing cycle, as it braces for uncertainty stemming from the incoming Donald Trump administration's tariff policies. In support of its goals, the committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points …

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%

India Today  

WASHINGTON : The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate on Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation. The Fed’s 19 policymakers projected that they will cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point just …

Feds drop interest rates by another quarter-point easing burden for borrowers
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Feds drop interest rates by another quarter-point easing burden for borrowers

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This year's Fed rate reductions have marked a …

Hawkish cut for Fed as 'foggy night' lies ahead: America's central bank slashes rates for third time this year
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hawkish cut for Fed as 'foggy night' lies ahead: America's central bank slashes rates for third time this year

Daily Mail  

America’s central bank last night slashed interest rates for the third time this year but signalled that further cuts in 2025 will be slower than previously thought. The pre-Christmas boost for borrowers in the world’s biggest economy took rates down to a range of 4.25 to 4.5 per cent, a full percentage point lower than where they were in September. …

US stocks tumble as Federal Reserve eyes fewer 2025 rate cuts, Dow falls 2.6%
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US stocks tumble as Federal Reserve eyes fewer 2025 rate cuts, Dow falls 2.6%

Hindustan Times  

Wall Street stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but also slashed the number of 2025 rate cuts in its forecast. All three major indices finished firmly lower after the Fed projected just two interest rate cuts next year, down from four. Although stocks often enjoy a late-year bounce referred to as the "Santa Claus rally," Stovall …

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%

The Hindu  

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate on Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation. The Fed’s 19 policymakers projected that they will cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point just twice in …

US Fed lowers benchmark rate to 4.25-4.50% for third straight meeting, eyes two cuts in 2025; 5 key highlights
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Fed lowers benchmark rate to 4.25-4.50% for third straight meeting, eyes two cuts in 2025; 5 key highlights

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve announced its eighth and final monetary policy decision for 2024 after a two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting and slashed its benchmark interest rate by or a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25-4.50 per cent. US Fed chair Jerome Powell-led rate-setting panel cut the federal funds rate for the third straight meeting after kicking off …

US Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point, signals two cuts for 2025
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point, signals two cuts for 2025

Hindustan Times  

Federal Reserve officials lowered their benchmark interest rate for a third consecutive time, but reined in the number of cuts they expect in 2025, signaling greater caution over how quickly they can continue reducing borrowing costs. A majority of economists in a Bloomberg survey had expected the median rate estimate would point to three cuts next year. Bumpy Inflation Policymakers …

U.S. Fed expected to cut again, despite uncertain path ahead
3 weeks, 2 days ago

U.S. Fed expected to cut again, despite uncertain path ahead

Raw Story  

The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday and signal a slower pace of cuts ahead, brushing off uncertainty about inflation's downward path and the possible impact of some of President-elect Donald Trump's economic proposals. "If the Fed wasn't going to do that, they would have dissuaded markets of that notion …

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, mostly because of still-elevated inflation. “I think that a slower pace of cuts really reflects both the higher inflation readings we’ve had …

The Fed is about to deliver the last rate cut for a while
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

The Fed is about to deliver the last rate cut for a while

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to cut interest rates for the third time this year, in what could be the last rate cut for months. The Fed’s key interest rate influences borrowing costs across the economy and it’s used to achieve stable prices and maximum employment, two key goals mandated by Congress. With inflation nearly …

Fed makes third rate cut this year, suggests fewer in 2025
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Fed makes third rate cut this year, suggests fewer in 2025

Salon  

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday committed to a final interest rate cut this year, as widely expected by economists and investors, but suggested fewer cuts next year. “The slower pace of cuts for next year really reflects both the higher inflation readings we’ve had this year and the expectation inflation will be higher.” Going into the December meeting, market expectations …

Fed lowers interest rates again but pares back plans for more cuts in the future
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Fed lowers interest rates again but pares back plans for more cuts in the future

LA Times  

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has led the central bank’s battle to bring inflation down to 2%, but progress has stalled in recent months. Stocks plunged after the Fed announced its quarter-point rate reduction and updated projections, which halved the number of rate cuts for next year. And one Fed voting member, Beth M. Hammack, president of the Fed Bank …

US Fed cuts interest rates but cautions for year ahead
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

US Fed cuts interest rates but cautions for year ahead

Al Jazeera  

Slower progress on inflation translates into a slower pace of rate cuts, especially as economic growth is brisk. “Economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace” with an unemployment rate that “remains low” and inflation that “remains somewhat elevated”, the central bank’s rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee said in its latest policy statement on Wednesday. That is half …

Jerome Powell-led FOMC meeting begins today: US inflation to GDP— 5 key indicators to watch
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Jerome Powell-led FOMC meeting begins today: US inflation to GDP— 5 key indicators to watch

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve began its deliberations for the latest monetary policy decisions today, December 17, and will announce its new benchmark interest rate decision on Wednesday, December 18. The new US federal fund rate currently sits at 4.50 per cent—4.75 per cent after the central bank slashed its benchmark rate by 25 basis points during the November policy verdict. …

Will the Fed keep cutting in 2025?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Will the Fed keep cutting in 2025?

Live Mint  

Investors see an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week as all but certain. Approaching neutral This week’s meeting is likely to deepen debates on two issues that could define where rates go over the next year: the location of the “neutral" rate of interest and the potential for policy changes by President-elect Donald Trump. “It looks like you’ve …

Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed’s policymakers are likely to signal fewer interest rate cuts next year than were previously expected. Instead, inflation has become stuck at a higher level, yet the Fed after Wednesday’s meeting will likely have lowered its …

RBI May Begin Shallow Rate Cut Cycle From Feb Amid Global Turmoil
3 weeks, 5 days ago

RBI May Begin Shallow Rate Cut Cycle From Feb Amid Global Turmoil

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: While calls for rate cuts are growing louder with inflation decelerating in November amid concerns over slowing economic growth, economists see a small window of conventional rate cuts next year as global dynamics turn more fluid. Most expect the central bank to begin a shallow rate-cut cycle in its February 2025 policy meeting with a 25 basis points rate …

US Fed to play ‘cut-and-pause’ for meeting dual mandate of growth & inflation; Fewer rate cuts eyed in 2025: Experts
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US Fed to play ‘cut-and-pause’ for meeting dual mandate of growth & inflation; Fewer rate cuts eyed in 2025: Experts

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve will begin its deliberations for the latest monetary policy decisions on Tuesday, December 17, and will announce its new benchmark interest rate decision on December 18. The US central bank will conduct its two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting amid Wall Street bets that will likely stay on course towards delivering another rate cut even after …

RBI repo rate cut expectations build as CPI inflation moderates; Economists expect shallow rate-cut cycle from February
4 weeks, 1 day ago

RBI repo rate cut expectations build as CPI inflation moderates; Economists expect shallow rate-cut cycle from February

Live Mint  

India’s retail inflation in November aligned with market expectations and remained within the Reserve Bank of India’s tolerance band. Analysts anticipate that the RBI could initiate a shallow rate-cut cycle in its February 2025 policy meeting, provided inflation continues to decline. Hitesh Suvarna of JM Financial anticipates that the next step in RBI’s policy action will involve a rate cut, …

Investors shouldn’t count on much help from the Fed next year
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Investors shouldn’t count on much help from the Fed next year

Live Mint  

Markets seemed undisturbed by Wednesday’s inflation data, which showed consumer prices rising 2.7% in November from a year earlier, up from 2.6% in October. Despite the slowdown, jobs are still posting decent gains, and overall economic momentum remains strong, with real gross domestic product growth clocking in at an annualized 2.8% in the third quarter. But the public data already …

Fed seen poised to cut rates this month, debate 2025 pause
1 month ago

Fed seen poised to cut rates this month, debate 2025 pause

Live Mint  

* US job growth rebounds in November after October slowdown * Traders lift bets on Fed rate cut this month to 85% * Bowman, who dissented on September rate cut, urges caution * Hammack says it may be time to pause By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir CHICAGO/PALO ALTO, California, Dec 6 - Federal Reserve officials appear on track to …

RBI monetary policy decision: Is an RBI rate cut coming after Union Budget 2025? What experts suggest
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1 month ago

RBI monetary policy decision: Is an RBI rate cut coming after Union Budget 2025? What experts suggest

Live Mint  

RBI Monetary Policy: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee on December 6 announced that it would maintain the repo rate at 6.5 per cent for the eleventh consecutive time, in line with market expectations. RBI cut its GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 6.6 per cent and raised its inflation projection for FY25 to 4.8 per cent. Sujan …

RBI to Announce Interest Rate Decision Amid High Inflation
1 month ago

RBI to Announce Interest Rate Decision Amid High Inflation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Reserve Bank on Friday morning will announce the decision on interest rate after the conclusion of the three-day monetary policy panel meeting, amid high inflation and weak GDP growth numbers.Experts are of the view that the central bank is likely to opt for status quo on the short-term lending rate, and will possibly tinker with cash reserve ratio keeping …

Why Trump and the Federal Reserve could clash in the coming years
1 month ago

Why Trump and the Federal Reserve could clash in the coming years

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on the promise that his policies would reduce high borrowing costs and lighten the financial burden on American households. And even if Powell reduces the Fed’s benchmark rate, Trump’s own policies could keep other borrowing costs — like mortgage rates — elevated. The Fed would likely respond by slowing or stopping its rate cuts, …

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