US Fed cuts key interest rates by 0.25%: 3 key takeaways for stock markets
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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 Indian markets, was trading around 23,935—about 320 points below Nifty futures’ previous close—suggesting a gap-down opening for Indian equities. WHAT TO EXPECT Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd said that a sharp sell-off has been witnessed in global markets following a hawkish rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

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Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts ahead
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3 days, 18 hours 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 days, 18 hours 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 …

No Merry Christmas for investors: Markets log biggest weekly fall since June 2022
3 days, 18 hours ago

No Merry Christmas for investors: Markets log biggest weekly fall since June 2022

New Indian Express  

Expectations of a festive rally on Dalal Street have been dashed, as the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish commentary on future rate cuts has spooked markets. India’s equity benchmark indices – the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty – recorded their steepest weekly declines in over two years, plummeting nearly 5 per cent each. Investors bore massive losses, with the market capitalisation …

Indian markets join global selloff as U.S. Fed indicates fewer rate cuts ahead; Sensex sinks below 80k
4 days, 6 hours ago

Indian markets join global selloff as U.S. Fed indicates fewer rate cuts ahead; Sensex sinks below 80k

The Hindu  

Equity benchmark Sensex on Thursday plunged about 965 points to crash below the 80,000 level due to heavy selling in global equities after the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled fewer rate cuts next year. Despite this, investor caution persisted amid ongoing FII selling, with a strategic shift towards defensive sectors like pharma as evidenced by their outperformance," Vinod Nair, Head of …

How Indian stock market reacts after US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates | Know here
4 days, 13 hours ago

How Indian stock market reacts after US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates | Know here

India TV News  

Indian stock markets saw a sharp decline on December 19, 2024, following a sell-off in global markets triggered by the US Federal Reserve’s projections for fewer rate cuts in 2025. Global market trends affect domestic markets The decline in Indian markets was due to the US. Global markets reflect similar trends Asian markets mirrored the Indian market’s negative performance. Outlook …

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty slump in early trade as U.S. Fed indicates fewer rate cuts next year
4 days, 13 hours ago

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty slump in early trade as U.S. Fed indicates fewer rate cuts next year

The Hindu  

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in early trade on Thursday following weak global market trends after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated fewer rate cuts next year. This trigger was provided by the Fed guidance of fewer rate cuts in 2025, which went against market expectations. Even though the rate cut of 25 bps was in tune with the market’s …

Stock market today: Wall Street ends little changed after giving up a big morning gain
4 days, 13 hours ago

Stock market today: Wall Street ends little changed after giving up a big morning gain

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An early rebound for U.S. stocks on Thursday petered out by the end of the day, leaving indexes close to flat. The S&P 500 edged down by 0.1% following Wednesday’s tumble of 2.9% when the Federal Reserve said it may deliver fewer cuts to interest rates next year than earlier thought. The computer memory company’s revenue fell …

Sensex ends nearly 1,000 points lower, Nifty below 24,000
4 days, 18 hours ago

Sensex ends nearly 1,000 points lower, Nifty below 24,000

India Today  

Benchmark stock market indices continued their poor run on Dalal Street, with the S&P BSE Sensex ending the session nearly 1,000 points lower and the NSE Nifty50 falling below 24,000. However, Nifty Pharma emerged as the session’s bright spot, gaining nearly 2% as investors sought refuge in defensive stocks amid the volatile market environment. Vinod Nair, Head of Research at …

US Fed rate cut decision: How will it impact Indian stock markets?
4 days, 18 hours ago

US Fed rate cut decision: How will it impact Indian stock markets?

India Today  

Benchmark stock market indices have been under pressure over the past few sessions, extending losses as global cues remain weak. Palka Arora Chopra, Director at Master Capital Services Ltd., highlighted the global fallout: "The US Federal Reserve's recent 0.25% interest rate cut, accompanied by their indication of a more measured pace of future reductions, has triggered a wave of uncertainty …

US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, signals slower cuts for 2025
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4 days, 18 hours ago

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 …

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%
4 days, 18 hours 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 …

Market falls sharply as Fed indicates low interest rate cut in 2025
4 days, 18 hours ago

Market falls sharply as Fed indicates low interest rate cut in 2025

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: India’s equity market fell sharply on Thursday following a cautious Federal Reserve commentary and weak global cues. At Thursday’s close, the Sensex was down 964.15 points or 1.20% at 79,218.05 while Nifty fell 247.15 points or 1.02% to settle at 23,951.70. The selling intensified on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve gave a hawkish commentary on future rate cute. …

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

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%
4 days, 22 hours 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 …

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
5 days, 13 hours 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 …

Markets decline in early trade amid foreign fund outflows; all eyes on U.S. Fed interest rate decision
5 days, 13 hours ago

Markets decline in early trade amid foreign fund outflows; all eyes on U.S. Fed interest rate decision

The Hindu  

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in initial trade on Wednesday amid foreign fund outflows and caution ahead of the U.S. Fed interest rate decision. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex went down by 149.31 points to 80,535.14 in early trade. Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth Rs 6,409.86 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data. Falling for the second day …

US stocks fall sharply and Dow tumbles 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025
5 days, 13 hours ago

US stocks fall sharply and Dow tumbles 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks tumbled to one of their worst days of the year after the Federal Reserve hinted Wednesday it may deliver fewer shots of adrenaline for the U.S. economy in 2025 than earlier thought. The Fed said Wednesday it’s cutting its main interest rate for a third time this year, continuing the sharp turnaround begun in September …

The Fed is about to deliver the last rate cut for a while
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5 days, 18 hours 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 …

US Fed cuts interest rates but cautions for year ahead
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5 days, 18 hours 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 …

Fed makes third rate cut this year, suggests fewer in 2025
5 days, 18 hours 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 …

U.S. stocks fall sharply and Dow loses 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just two rate cuts in 2025
5 days, 18 hours ago

U.S. stocks fall sharply and Dow loses 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just two rate cuts in 2025

LA Times  

Specialist Meric Greenbaum listens on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as the Federal Reserve’s rate decision is announced Wednesday. U.S. stocks tumbled to one of their worst days of the year after the Federal Reserve hinted Wednesday that it may deliver fewer shots of adrenaline for the U.S. economy in 2025 than earlier thought. The Fed said …

Stock market crash: 3 reasons why Sensex, Nifty are under pressure today
5 days, 18 hours ago

Stock market crash: 3 reasons why Sensex, Nifty are under pressure today

India Today  

The Sensex and Nifty continued their downward slide for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, as global and domestic factors weighed heavily on investor sentiment. The benchmark indices fell ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy announcement later today, with market participants closely watching for hints on future interest rate moves. KEY REASONS BEHIND THE FALL Global pressure ahead of …

Markets decline in early trade dragged by Reliance, HDFC Bank; caution ahead of US Fed rate decision
6 days, 12 hours ago

Markets decline in early trade dragged by Reliance, HDFC Bank; caution ahead of US Fed rate decision

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday amid cautious investors approach ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision and selling in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 350.98 points to 81,397.59 in early trade. From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Nestle, Larsen …

US stocks end higher ahead of Fed, bitcoin surges
6 days, 21 hours ago

US stocks end higher ahead of Fed, bitcoin surges

Live Mint  

By Stephen Culp NEW YORK - Megacap tech shares muscled the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to higher closes on Monday as U.S. Treasury yields paused and investors readied for a busy central bank week. Investors will scrutinize the Fed's Summary of Economic Projections and its "dot plot," which maps out the central bank's future rate cut path, which has …

Indian equity benchmarks slip as Fed rate trajectory worries hit IT stocks
1 week ago

Indian equity benchmarks slip as Fed rate trajectory worries hit IT stocks

Live Mint  

By Hritam Mukherjee and Kashish Tandon Dec 16 - India's benchmark equity indexes fell on Monday, as uncertainty about the U.S. interest rate trajectory beyond the reduction expected this week weighed on IT companies, while metal stocks fell after underwhelming economic data from top consumer China. Indian IT firms, which earn a bulk of their revenue from the U.S., fell …

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

US Fed to play ‘cut-and-pause’ for meeting dual mandate of growth & inflation; Fewer rate cuts eyed in 2025: Experts
1 week, 2 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 …

Global stock index falls, bond yields rise ahead of rate decisions
1 week, 2 days ago

Global stock index falls, bond yields rise ahead of rate decisions

Live Mint  

* Wall Street stocks end close to flat, Europe ends down * Oil prices settle higher, * Dollar rises against yen, falls against the Euro By Sinéad Carew and Harry Robertson NEW YORK/LONDON Dec 13 - MSCI's global equity gauge fell on Friday while bond yields climbed as investors waited for clues about the future path for interest rates from …

Bond Market Has Worst Week in Months With Less Fed Action Seen
1 week, 2 days ago

Bond Market Has Worst Week in Months With Less Fed Action Seen

Live Mint  

An orderly selloff in the US government bond market continued for a fifth straight day, with the 30-year bond’s yield posting its biggest weekly increase of the year. Inflation, if anything, is bending up.” The extra yield offered by long- versus short-maturity yields “is not enough at this point of time.” Next week’s Fed meeting includes an updated summary of …

Rupee slips to record low but central bank steps in to curb losses
1 week, 4 days ago

Rupee slips to record low but central bank steps in to curb losses

Live Mint  

By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, Dec 12 - The Indian rupee declined to its all-time low on Thursday, pressured by dollar bids in the non-deliverable forwards market and from importers while intervention by the central bank kept a lid on losses, traders said. Heightened dollar demand in the NDF market alongside strong dollar buying by local importers, including oil companies, have …

Sensex, Nifty open flat; Godrej consumer shares fall 9%
2 weeks ago

Sensex, Nifty open flat; Godrej consumer shares fall 9%

India Today  

Benchmark stock market indices opened flat on Monday, after the RBI announced no rate cuts in its monetary policy committee announcements last week. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 37.49 points to 81,746.61, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 21.45 points to 24,699.25 as of 9:25 AM. Dr. V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services said that the near-term …

Rupee expected to open higher amid Dollar decline and RBI policy review
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rupee expected to open higher amid Dollar decline and RBI policy review

Hindustan Times  

The Indian rupee is likely to open higher on Friday on the back of a decline in the dollar index, after which its direction will be dictated by the central bank's monetary policy review. A majority of economists expect the central bank to make no changes to the policy rate amid high inflation and rupee weakness. The November jobs report, …

Indian stock market: 7 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, US jobless claims to OPEC supply cuts
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Indian stock market: 7 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, US jobless claims to OPEC supply cuts

Live Mint  

Indian stock market: The domestic equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a cautious note Friday ahead of the announcement of the RBI policy. Global market cues remain mixed as Asian markets traded mostly lower, while the US stock market ended in the red overnight. The Indian stock market is expected to remain volatile today …

US stocks surge on Fed rate cut hopes, ignoring France, South Korea's political crises
2 weeks, 4 days ago

US stocks surge on Fed rate cut hopes, ignoring France, South Korea's political crises

Hindustan Times  

US stocks surged to record highs on Wednesday on hopes of the US monetary policy easing, completely ignoring political upheavals taking place in South Korea and France, news agency AFP reported. "The market at this point is looking for excuses to go up, and there's not really anything that might work against that narrative," the report quoted Steve Sosnick of …

Powell says a strong US economy is letting the Fed be ‘cautious’ about cutting interest rates
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Powell says a strong US economy is letting the Fed be ‘cautious’ about cutting interest rates

CNN  

Washington CNN — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the US economy’s strength means the central bank can show some restraint with cutting interest rates. “The US economy is in very good shape, and there’s no reason for that not to continue,” Powell said at an event hosted by The New York Times. “At present I lean toward …

Fed Officials Keep Options Open for December Rate Decision
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fed Officials Keep Options Open for December Rate Decision

Live Mint  

-- Three Federal Reserve officials on Monday made clear they expect the US central bank to continue cutting interest rates over the next year, but stopped short of saying they are committed to making the next reduction later this month. Fed Governor Christopher Waller, addressing a conference in Washington, said he’s inclined to vote to lower borrowing costs when Fed …

A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data
2 weeks, 6 days ago

A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks but that evidence of persistent inflation before then could cause him to change that view. But he noted that there’s a risk that inflation “may be getting stuck above” the Fed’s 2% target, which …

India rates market signals easing, likely via liquidity, after weak growth data
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3 weeks ago

India rates market signals easing, likely via liquidity, after weak growth data

Live Mint  

By Dharamraj Dhutia MUMBAI, - The drop in India's benchmark bond yields and swap rates signals the central bank may address weaker-than-expected economic growth by easing monetary policy, which, traders say, will likely be via a lower cash reserve ratio than by interest rate cuts. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision is due on Friday …

Will RBI cut key interest rates on December 6? 3 things to know
3 weeks ago

Will RBI cut key interest rates on December 6? 3 things to know

India Today  

As the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee gears up for its December 6 meeting, market participants are weighing the likelihood of a key interest rate cut. Here are 3 things to know ahead of the upcoming RBI MPC meeting: GROWTH REMAINS UNDER PRESSURE India’s GDP growth dipped to 5.4% in Q2 FY25, a sharp decline attributed to weaker …

Week Ahead: Auto sales, RBI Policy, FII outflow, global cues among key market triggers for Sensex, Nifty 50
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Week Ahead: Auto sales, RBI Policy, FII outflow, global cues among key market triggers for Sensex, Nifty 50

Live Mint  

The Indian stock market extended its gains for the second consecutive week amid volatility, initially driven by robust investor sentiment and renewed buying following the decisive victory of the BJP-led NDA in the Maharashtra assembly elections—a state of significant economic importance. In the first week of December, investors will closely monitor key market triggers, including the Monetary Policy Committee meeting …

RBI Likely To Hold Interest Rates Amid Inflation Surge; Economists Push Rate Cut Forecast To February
3 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI Likely To Hold Interest Rates Amid Inflation Surge; Economists Push Rate Cut Forecast To February

ABP News  

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain its key policy rate at 6.50 per cent during its upcoming December 4-6 meeting, according to a Reuters poll. A sharp rise in inflation, driven by soaring food prices, has led several economists to revise their forecasts for the first rate cut in the cycle from December to February. RBI Governor …

Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly, adding to uncertainty about their next moves. Even if inflation continued declining to the Fed’s 2% target, officials said, “it would likely be appropriate to move gradually” in lowering rates, according to minutes of the November 6-7 meeting. Yet …

India bond yields to track US rates; downside largely capped
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India bond yields to track US rates; downside largely capped

Live Mint  

By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Nov 26 - Indian bond yields are likely to open little changed on Tuesday following the dip in the previous session, with traders keeping an eye on U.S. Treasury yields. The benchmark 10-year bond yield is expected in a 6.81%-6.84% range, having dipped about two basis points on Monday to 6.8226% largely due to a dip …

India bond yields may drop tracking decline in US rates
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4 weeks ago

India bond yields may drop tracking decline in US rates

Live Mint  

By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Nov 25 - Indian government bond yields may dip at open on Monday, tracking a decline in U.S. rates, while traders wait for data on how Asia's fourth-largest economy fared in the last quarter due later in the week. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield dropped six basis points in Asia trading, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump …

month peak as market awaits next Fed cue
1 month ago

month peak as market awaits next Fed cue

Live Mint  

By Brigid Riley TOKYO - The U.S. dollar stuck close to a 13-month high on Friday as investors assessed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's interest rate path and uncertainty in Europe kept the euro on the back foot, while bitcoin eyed the $100,000 level. The yen, meanwhile, held its ground against the greenback after domestic core inflation figures remained …

India bond yields marginally down on value buys, fresh cues awaited
1 month ago

India bond yields marginally down on value buys, fresh cues awaited

Live Mint  

By Dharamraj Dhutia MUMBAI, Nov 18 - Indian government bond yields trended slightly lower in early deals at the start of another holiday-truncated week amid value purchase from investors after yields rose last week. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Friday and remained elevated during Asian hours as strong U.S. retail sales data and import prices lowered bets of …

Indian stock market: 10 key things that changed for market over weekend - Gift Nifty, Wall Street’s slide to US dollar
1 month ago

Indian stock market: 10 key things that changed for market over weekend - Gift Nifty, Wall Street’s slide to US dollar

Live Mint  

Indian stock market: The domestic equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Monday following weakness in global markets. Asian markets traded lower, while the US stock market slipped last week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notching their biggest one-day losses in two weeks. This week, investors will closely monitor key stock market triggers, …

Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles as the “Trump bump” fades and vaccine makers sink
1 month, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles as the “Trump bump” fades and vaccine makers sink

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks tumbled Friday as the “Trump bump” that Wall Street got from last week’s presidential election, along with a cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve, kept fading. “Kennedy’s appointment may make it less likely traditional qualified experienced staff will agree to join HHS, creating more uncertainty.” Biotech stocks broadly sank to some of the …

Powell says solid economy allows Fed to consider rate cuts ‘carefully’
1 month, 1 week ago

Powell says solid economy allows Fed to consider rate cuts ‘carefully’

Live Mint  

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said recent signs of economic health would allow the central bank to take its time in deciding how quickly to continue reducing interest rates. Before Powell’s remarks, investors in interest-rate futures markets expected the central bank to lower rates by a quarter point at that meeting and then to slow down the pace of cuts …

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