Federal Reserve

Powell sticks with Fed's cautious rate-cut strategy

'Recent readings on both job gains and inflation have come in higher than expected,' Powell said in a speech to the Stanford Graduate School of Business

03 April 2024, 19:43 IST

Powell sticks with Fed's cautious rate-cut strategy

03 April 2024, 19:43 IST

Fed officials see three rate cuts 'reasonable' this year

Projections published at the Fed's March meeting showed the typical policymaker expected to deliver three quarter-point interest rate cuts this year, though nearly half of officials - nine of the 19 - see two or less this year, according to forecasts issued last month.

03 April 2024, 01:13 IST

Fed officials see three rate cuts 'reasonable' this year

03 April 2024, 01:13 IST

Explained | Charting the Fed's economic data flow

Here's what's been happening since the Fed's last meeting.

20 March 2024, 13:45 IST

Explained | Charting the Fed's economic data flow

20 March 2024, 13:45 IST

Market-Fed alignment is welcome, but not enough

This market-Fed alignment, which has entailed higher market yields across maturities, has occurred with remarkably little damage to stocks and the economy. The major US equity indices are still hovering around all-time highs.

19 March 2024, 03:14 IST

Market-Fed alignment is welcome, but not enough

19 March 2024, 03:14 IST

Markets to watch Fed meeting as rate cut hopes recede

Also due this week are Bank of Japan and Bank of England interest rate decisions, which will be keenly tracked by investors globally.

18 March 2024, 02:40 IST

Markets to watch Fed meeting as rate cut hopes recede

18 March 2024, 02:40 IST

Explained | Charting the Fed's economic data flow

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark overnight interest rate steady in the 5.25 per cent - 5.50 per cent range at the end of its January 30-31 policy meeting.

29 February 2024, 16:07 IST

Explained | Charting the Fed's economic data flow

29 February 2024, 16:07 IST

Investors are turning wary of crowded India trade after run-up

Earnings misses, the attractiveness of rival markets amid expectations of a dovish policy shift by the Federal Reserve and a nascent recovery in Chinese equities are casting doubts over India extending a rally that saw the nation’s main gauges posting a record eighth straight year of gains in 2023.

20 February 2024, 02:58 IST

Investors are turning wary of crowded India trade after run-up

20 February 2024, 02:58 IST

Is the 'big ease' coming in 2024 or will rate-cut hopes get dashed?

Inflation, however, does not need to drop all the way to 2% in order for rate cuts to begin, and 2-handle inflation rates could soon be the norm.

21 December 2023, 07:44 IST

Is the 'big ease' coming in 2024 or will rate-cut hopes get dashed?

21 December 2023, 07:44 IST

With Fed rate hikes likely done, Powell says timing of cuts is the next question

The newest projections also showed policymakers see the risks to inflation and employment - the two planks of the Fed's dual mandate - were coming into better balance.

14 December 2023, 01:09 IST

With Fed rate hikes likely done, Powell says timing of cuts is the next question

14 December 2023, 01:09 IST

News in Pics | December 14, 2023

Best photos from around the world.

14 December 2023, 00:14 IST

News in Pics | December 14, 2023

14 December 2023, 00:14 IST