Fed’s Cook: More cuts likely appropriate as disinflation expected to continue CHARLOTTESVILLE: U.S. inflation continues to ease, with wages and the job market cooling and excess price increases... Published 20 Nov, 2024 09:57pm
Markets Gulf bourses end mixed with focus on Fed DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:11am
Markets S&P 500 nears 6,000 mark as Trump win NEW YORK: The S&P 500 index inched closer to the 6,000 mark and the Dow gained on Friday, as a sweeping Trump... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Business & Finance US dollar on track for weekly gain NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Friday and was heading for a slight weekly gain as investors evaluated the likely ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Markets Bond rebound uncertain as Trump plans overshadow Fed rate cuts NEW YORK: Prospects of a near-term rebound in the $28-trillion US government bond market are faltering, as Donald... Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:09am
World Fed cuts rates, notes labor market easing and solid economic growth Slashes benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to target range of 4.5% to 4.75% Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:20am
World Fed to cut rates, but with a new landscape to decipher after Trump win WASHINGTON: The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to reduce its benchmark policy rate by a quarter of a percentage... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:02pm
Business & Finance Trump’s win emboldens dollar bulls as they brace for tariffs NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House is putting a spotlight on the US dollar, which could... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:22am
Markets Asian stocks mixed as Trump impact weighed; dollar firm before Fed decision TOKYO: Asia-Pacific equity markets were mixed on Thursday as investors weighed the implications of a Donald Trump... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:37am
Business & Finance Federal Reserve seen on shallower rate-cut path after Trump’s election Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president is fueling financial market bets that the Federal Reserve will deliver... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:40pm
Markets Gold holds ground ahead of US election NEW YORK: Gold prices were little changed on Monday as investor caution prevailed ahead of the US presidential... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Markets Weaker dollar propels copper to two-week peak LONDON: Copper prices climbed to two-week highs on Monday after the dollar fell on expectations of interest rate ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Business & Finance Asian FX inch lower BENGALURU: Trading was cautious in most Asian currencies on Friday, while equities fell, ahead of a closely ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World Fed seen on track for 25-basis-point rate cuts next week and in December Federal Reserve policymakers look all but certain to reduce short-term borrowing costs by a modest quarter of a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:03pm
Markets Fed seen cutting policy rate by 25 bps in Nov, Dec Federal Reserve policymakers are very likely to go ahead with cutting short-term U.S. borrowing costs by a quarter... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:47pm
Business & Finance US dollar edges lower NEW YORK: The dollar slipped for a second straight session, as a recent ascent lost steam, but the greenback was... Published 26 Oct, 2024 05:55am
World Fed’s Logan eyes more gradual rate cuts amid more balance sheet cuts NEW YORK: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said Monday she sees more rate cuts ahead for the... Published 21 Oct, 2024 05:59pm
Markets Dollar pullback to help Indian rupee, weak risk appetite to weigh MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open largely unchanged on Wednesday, holding below the 84 handle amid... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:11am
World Fed seen cutting rates gradually to 3.5% by mid-2025 Federal Reserve policymakers are seen as likely to deliver a quarter-percentage-point interest-rate cut next month... Published 10 Oct, 2024 07:33pm
Markets German 10-year yields hit fresh one-month high after Fed minutes, before data German 10-year yields hit a fresh one-month high on Thursday, tracking moves in US Treasuries after the Federal... Published 10 Oct, 2024 11:54am
Markets Dollar holds on to 7-week highs as traders consider US rates outlook SINGAPORE: The dollar clung to seven-week highs against major currencies on Tuesday as investors ponder the outlook... Published 08 Oct, 2024 10:08am
Markets S&P 500, Nasdaq up after jobs data NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose slightly on Friday, with small-cap stocks outperforming the three main... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
World US Fed Chair sees ‘further disinflation’ in economy WASHINGTON: The United States is set to see inflation cool further towards policymakers’ target, Federal Reserve... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:23am
Markets Yen steadies, dollar slips as China reaches for stimulus SINGAPORE: A surging yen steadied on Monday as Japan’s incoming prime minister signalled monetary policy should... Published 30 Sep, 2024 10:08am
Markets Fed seen cutting rates another 50 bps in November The Federal Reserve is likelier than not to deliver a second 50-basis-point interest rate cut in November, traders... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:23pm
Business & Finance SNB cuts interest rates by 25 basis points for third time this year ZURICH: The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, its third such reduction this... Published 26 Sep, 2024 01:53pm
Markets Swiss franc rallies broadly after 25-bp SNB rate cut The Swiss franc strengthened on Thursday after the Swiss National Bank (SNB) cut its benchmark rate for a third time... Published 26 Sep, 2024 01:49pm
Markets Explaining the price-surge: all that glitters is gold in Pakistan The price of one-tola gold in Pakistan hit yet another all-time high on Tuesday to Rs273,000, breaking the previous... Published 24 Sep, 2024 04:43pm
Markets Gold drifts near record highs NEW YORK: Gold rose on Monday and lingered near record-high levels, as bullish market sentiment after the US Federal... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Business & Finance Asian currencies slip BENGALURU: Singapore shares scaled a near 17-year peak on Monday and were among stock markets to gain in emerging... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am