Federal Reserve
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Trump warns of action against Lisa Cook after Supreme Court blocks bid to fire Federal Governor
World | Jun 29, 2026, 11:15 PM ISTThe Supreme Court of the US has blocked President Donald Trump's bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook without a clause in 5-4 verdict; although it has backed his powers to fire members of independent government agencies. Now, Trump has threatened action against Cook.
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Dollar slides as US Federal Reserve cuts key rate, Indian stock markets looks for firm opening
Market | Dec 11, 2025, 08:41 AM ISTUS Fed Rate Cut News: Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates.
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Donald Trump fires Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook amid mortgage fraud allegations
World | Aug 26, 2025, 06:19 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Cook was accused of falsely claiming two primary residences in 2021 to get better mortgage rates.
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Stock market today: Sensex falls 400 points, Nifty below 23900 amid FPI selling, weak rupee
Business | Dec 20, 2024, 10:09 AM ISTThe stock markets continued to decline on Friday, with the Sensex falling by 400 points and Nifty dipping below 23,900 due to FPI selling and a weakening rupee. Experts suggested global market uncertainty, triggered by the US Federal Reserve’s decision to slow down rate cuts, is adding pressure.
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How Indian stock market reacts after US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates | Know here
Business | Dec 19, 2024, 11:11 AM ISTThe Indian stock market saw a sharp decline on December 19, 2024, following the US Federal Reserve’s revised projections for fewer rate cuts in 2025. This decision triggered a global sell-off, impacting the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex.
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US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, signals slower cuts for 2025
World | Dec 19, 2024, 06:53 AM ISTThe Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the third time, lowering it to 4.25 per cent-4.5 per cent. Policymakers signal fewer rate cuts in 2025, with inflation and labour market trends driving cautious economic strategies.
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Bank of England holds interest rate at 5 per cent despite US Fed rate cut | Future UK rate outlook
Business | Sep 19, 2024, 06:20 PM ISTThe Bank of England has maintained its interest rate at 5%, contrasting with the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut to 4.8%. Inflation concerns in the UK, particularly in the services sector, have driven this cautious approach.
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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to deal with inflation: How will it affect Harris and Trump?
Originals | Sep 19, 2024, 10:31 AM ISTUS Fed slashes interest rates: With inflation rates dropping significantly since peaking in summer 2022, the Fed has lowered its benchmark policy rate to between 4.75% and 5%. Although the Fed aims to remain politically neutral, this decision is likely to influence the upcoming U.S. Presidential
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US Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points, first reduction since 2020
Business | Sep 18, 2024, 11:58 PM ISTThe rate cut ends a 14-month period where rates were held steady. This duration is longer than three of the last six Fed "hold" periods but falls short of the 15-month pause before the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
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Gold hits all-time high as US data lifts expectations of Fed interest rate cut in June
Business | Apr 01, 2024, 05:34 PM ISTIndian gold futures also hit a record high on Monday and squeezed demand in the world's second-biggest consumer of the metal, said dealers. Gold prices across the world have been boosted due to growing rate-cut expectations, central bank purchases and geopolitical tensions.
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US Federal Reserve indicates three interest rate cuts in 2024 | How it impacted Indian stock market?
Business | Mar 21, 2024, 01:03 PM ISTThe projections shared by the US Federal Reserve indicated the continuation of strong economic growth despite inflation remaining 'inflated'. This step caused global stocks to rally on Thursday, while the Indian rupee showed gains of 14 paise in the morning.
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Markets face sharp decline as Sensex and Nifty register significant losses
Business | Sep 20, 2023, 03:55 PM ISTThe losses came amid a backdrop of mixed global cues, with investors keeping a close eye on the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy outcome.
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Will Federal Reserve go for big rate hike to fight inflation? Decision today
Business | Jun 15, 2022, 12:59 PM ISTFederal Reserve Interest Rate Hike Decision: Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell will announce the decision of a two-day policy meeting on Wednesday.
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US inflation at 40-year high pressures consumers, Federal Reserve and Biden
World | Jan 13, 2022, 07:29 AM ISTPrices rose sharply in 2021 for cars, gas, food and furniture as part of a rapid recovery from the pandemic recession. Vast infusions of government aid and ultra-low interest rates helped spur demand for goods, while vaccinations gave people confidence to dine out and travel.
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US Federal Reserve signals tapering could start soon
Business | Sep 23, 2021, 11:24 AM ISTThe US economy is expected to expand at 5.9 per cent this year, lower than 7 per cent estimated in June, according to the median forecast of the Fed's latest summary of economic projections released also on Wednesday.
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US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates near zero amid inflation
World | Jul 29, 2021, 07:19 AM IST"The path of the economy continues to depend on course of the virus. Progress on vaccinations will likely continue to reduce the effects of the public health crisis on the economy, but risks to the economic outlook remain," the Fed said in a statement after concluding a two-day meeting, Xinhua reported.
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Trump blames Fed's policy for capping economic gains
World | Nov 13, 2019, 09:49 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has criticised the Federal Reserve's monetary policies, saying the central bank's hesitation in lowering the interest rates capped gains in the US economy and stock market
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Sensex gains 84 points ahead of US Federal Reserve's rate decision
Business | Jul 31, 2019, 04:33 PM ISTAfter a choppy session, the 30-share index settled 83.88 points or 0.22 per cent higher at 37,481.12. The broader NSE Nifty ended 32.60 points or 0.29 per cent up at 11,118.00.
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Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged, sees inflation to pick up
Business | Feb 01, 2018, 10:33 AM ISTEconomists are roughly divided on whether they think Fed's policymakers will raise rates three times this year, as in 2017, or four times. The pivotal factor will likely be how inflation performs.
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Deutsche Bank fined $41 mn for money laundering violations in US
May 31, 2017, 08:21 AM ISTThe US Federal Reserve has imposed a penalty of $41 million on Deutsche Bank for failure to maintain controls against money laundering in its U.S. operations.