India’s benchmark indexes set for a muted start
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India’s benchmark indexes set for a muted start

Live Mint  

- India's benchmark indexes are set for a muted start on Wednesday, tracking other Asian peers, after upbeat U.S. data pointed to a strong economy and bolstered the case for fewer rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Wall Street equities closed lower overnight after data showed that U.S. services sector activity accelerated in December, while job openings increased in November. The data indicated that American economy remained resilient, signalling fewer rate cuts from the Fed in 2025. Markets are currently pricing in the probability of just one Fed rate cut in 2025, down from two reductions in December, according to CME FedWatch tool.

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Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead
3 hours, 22 minutes 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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17 hours, 5 minutes 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 …

Indian equity benchmarks set to open little changed
6 days, 9 hours ago

Indian equity benchmarks set to open little changed

Live Mint  

Jan 3 - Indi's benchmark indexes are set to open little changed on Friday, as investors weigh expectations of a healthy domestic corporate earnings season and prospects of slower U.S interest rate cuts. The U.S. dollar hit a two-year high after economic data indicated the U.S. labour market remained on solid ground, aiding expectations that the Fed could continue on …

Fed's rate cuts and hawkish outlook: Implications for Indian markets
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

RBI MPC may delay rate cut to April 2025 amid US Fed’s hawkish stance: Will this impact growth?
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Can US Federal Reserve’s revised rate cut outlook accelerate FII outflows from Indian stock market?
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts ahead
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2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

US Fed rate cut fuel running out: What it means for the Indian stock market and your investment strategy
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US Fed rate cut fuel running out: What it means for the Indian stock market and your investment strategy

Live Mint  

In the stock markets, what lies ahead often matters more than what has already been done. US Fed revises rate cut projections: What it means for Indian stock market? Experts believe that a hawkish Fed is negative for the Indian stock market, but they don’t expect it to cause major turmoil. "The Fed’s hawkish stance of reducing the number of …

Indian shares decline as Fed’s hawkish outlook spooks investors
3 weeks ago

Indian shares decline as Fed’s hawkish outlook spooks investors

Live Mint  

By Hritam Mukherjee and Kashish Tandon Dec 19 - Indian shares fell on Thursday after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025, souring risk appetite and raising concerns of further outflows, particularly from foreign investors. U.S. rate cuts tend to help emerging markets such as India, as they can boost foreign inflows. The Fed's hawkish outlook has …

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

Sensex, Nifty crash after Fed rate cut announcement: Top losers today
3 weeks ago

Sensex, Nifty crash after Fed rate cut announcement: Top losers today

Hindustan Times  

Indian stocks markets today dropped sharply in early trade on Thursday, following the US Federal Reserve indicating fewer rate cuts next year. The stocks which took the biggest hit on Thursday are: Asian Paints Bajaj Finance Bajaj Finserv Kotak Bank JSW Steel Infosys Mahindra and Mahindra Tech Mahindra HDFC Bank ICICI Bank Sharp sell-off after Fed rate announcement The sharp …

US Fed rate cut decision: How will it impact Indian stock markets?
3 weeks 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 Fed cuts key interest rates by 0.25%: 3 key takeaways for stock markets
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3 weeks 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 …

Indian equity benchmarks slip as Fed rate trajectory worries hit IT stocks
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Indian markets open cautiously ahead of US Fed meeting, Nifty and Sensex decline
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Indian markets open cautiously ahead of US Fed meeting, Nifty and Sensex decline

Hindustan Times  

Indian stock markets started the fresh week on a cautious note on Monday, as both indices declined marginally during the opening session. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,753.40 points, with a decline of 14.90 points or 0.06 percent, while the BSE Sensex dipped by 132.81 points or 0.16 percent to open at 82,000.31 points. In the sectoral indices on …

Rising inflation clouds stock market sentiment, delays rate cut hopes; Earnings growth in focus, say analysts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rising inflation clouds stock market sentiment, delays rate cut hopes; Earnings growth in focus, say analysts

Live Mint  

India's retail inflation surged to a 14-month high in October, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s upper tolerance limit, dampening expectations of an imminent policy rate cut. Analysts suggest that while October's CPI inflation data was largely anticipated by the Indian stock market, the more pressing concern lies in subdued corporate earnings. While inflation is projected to ease in December, …

US Fed meet outcome today: When and where to watch in India? Check here
2 months ago

US Fed meet outcome today: When and where to watch in India? Check here

Live Mint  

US Federal Reserve November Meet: The United States Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is widely expected to announce a rate cut by a quarter of a percentage point as the two-day monetary policy meeting concludes on Thursday, November 7. The Federal Open Market Committee or the FOMC at its last meeting in September had announced a rate cut by 50 …

US Fed meeting: Will a 25 bps rate cut cheer the sombre Indian stock market?
2 months ago

US Fed meeting: Will a 25 bps rate cut cheer the sombre Indian stock market?

Live Mint  

US Fed meeting: As the US Federal Reserve prepares for its policy meeting this week, anticipations are high that the central bank will propose a 25 bps rate cut. US Fed rate cut: Impact on Indian stock market Most experts believe the Fed rate cut will not infuse positive sentiment, and investors would focus on Chair Jerome Powell's commentary on …

US Fed to Cut Rates by 25 bps; Elections Unlikely to Trigger FII Outflows from India: VK Vijayakumar
2 months ago

US Fed to Cut Rates by 25 bps; Elections Unlikely to Trigger FII Outflows from India: VK Vijayakumar

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve is expected to announce a 25 basis point rate cut in its upcoming monetary policy meeting on Thursday, November 7. This decision is likely to be influenced by the outcome of the US Presidential Election, which is scheduled to take place soon. The impact of the rate cut on India's financial markets is uncertain, with analysts …

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty scale fresh peaks after U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate cut
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty scale fresh peaks after U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate cut

The Hindu  

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged to their fresh record high levels in early trade on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate after more than four years. "The big Fed rate cut by 50 bps has the potential to take equity markets into a consolidation phase with an upward bias. The rate cuts by …

Stock market today: Asian markets forge higher after Fed's first rate cut in over 4 years
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian markets forge higher after Fed's first rate cut in over 4 years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Asian markets forged higher on …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Fed chair’s comments give scant clues on rate cuts
6 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Fed chair’s comments give scant clues on rate cuts

Associated Press  

Shares were mixed Wednesday in Asia after remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in front of Congress did little to change investors’ expectations for the timing of a Fed interest rate cut. In his testimony Tuesday before the Senate Banking Committee, Powell reiterated that inflation has eased notably in the past two years, though it remains above the central …

Indian stock market records new high: BSE Sensex hits 80k mark for the first time
6 months ago

Indian stock market records new high: BSE Sensex hits 80k mark for the first time

Op India  

Benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex scaled fresh record highs on Wednesday, with Sensex surpassing 80,000 for the first time on the strength of banking and FMCG stocks. Bank Nifty opened in green territory with an increase of 704 points or 1.35 per cent at 52 872.30 whereas the Nifty Midcap opened at 56149.90, an up of 295.20 or 0.53 per …

US Federal Reserve sees 3 rate cuts in 2024: What it means for Indian stock market?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US Federal Reserve sees 3 rate cuts in 2024: What it means for Indian stock market?

Hindustan Times  

The US Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates at a 23-year high for a fifth consecutive meeting. It said that the decision lets policymakers “carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook and the balance of risks.” US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference at the end of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting at …

US Federal Reserve indicates three interest rate cuts in 2024 | How it impacted the Indian stock market?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US Federal Reserve indicates three interest rate cuts in 2024 | How it impacted the Indian stock market?

India TV News  

Washington: The US Federal Reserve stayed on track for three interest rate cuts this year as chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday affirmed that solid economic growth will continue despite signs that inflation remained elevated at the start of 2024. The Federal Reserve also left interest rates unchanged and released new quarterly economic projections that showed officials expecting the economy 2.1 …

Stock Market Latest Updates: Sensex jumps 416 points, Nifty above 9,200-mark; rupee rises 21 paise to 76.24
4 years, 8 months ago

Stock Market Latest Updates: Sensex jumps 416 points, Nifty above 9,200-mark; rupee rises 21 paise to 76.24

Firstpost  

8:50 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Hopes over on outcome of Bank of Japan meeting Deepak Jasani, Head Of Research, HDFC Securities said, “Indian markets could open in the positive today following positive Asian markets today and higher US markets on Friday. Technically, with the Nifty correcting on Friday, traders will need to watch if the Nifty index can now hold …

Rate cut expected today as markets awaits RBI monetary policy review
5 years, 1 month ago

Rate cut expected today as markets awaits RBI monetary policy review

India TV News  

The Reserve Bank of India is likely to announce the Monetary Policy Committee's decision on lending rates on Thursday, as the Indian equity markets witness a slow economy and low economic sentiments. "Market is cautiously awaiting RBI monetary policy meeting to be held tomorrow where it expects the central bank to deliver its sixth rate cut of the year despite …

How Fed rate cut will affect India, divestment policy should look beyond revenue collection; all this and more on Moneycontrol Pro
5 years, 3 months ago

How Fed rate cut will affect India, divestment policy should look beyond revenue collection; all this and more on Moneycontrol Pro

Firstpost  

The Fed indicated that the US economy is largely stable. Two members of the Federal Open Markets Committee didn’t want a rate cut this time, while one wanted a 50 basis point cut. That’s not all—the dot plot projections show that only seven of the seventeen members see another rate cut this year, which is at variance with what the …

Indian stock market seen wobbly as US tariffs on China spook global equities
5 years, 5 months ago

Indian stock market seen wobbly as US tariffs on China spook global equities

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Indian equities will likely remain under pressure on Friday, tracking weakness in global peers amid an escalation in the US-China trade war. Stock markets in Asia took a beating on Friday as investors scrambled for safe-haven assets after US President Donald Trump said he would slap a 10% tariff on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese imports from …

Fed cuts key rate in its first reduction in more than decade
5 years, 5 months ago

Fed cuts key rate in its first reduction in more than decade

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for the first time in a decade to try to counter threats ranging from uncertainties caused by President Donald Trump’s trade wars to chronically low inflation and a dim global outlook. It’s the first rate cut since December 2008 during the depths of the Great Recession, when the Fed …

RBI to cut rates again in August as doves prevail
5 years, 5 months ago

RBI to cut rates again in August as doves prevail

India Today  

The Reserve Bank of India is set to cut interest rates in August for the fourth meeting in a row, according to a Reuters poll of economists, a majority of whom said risks to their already-modest growth forecasts were skewed more to the downside. Almost 80 per cent of 66 economists in the July 17-24 poll expected the RBI to …

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