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  Trump names Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair; about former Fed governor and White House adviser

  World | January 30, 2026 18:01 IST

  Trump hailed Warsh on his new appointment while highlighting his achievements in the finance sector. He said Warsh will prove to be the best chairman and will never let the people down.

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  Stock market today: Sensex falls 400 points, Nifty below 23900 amid FPI selling, weak rupee

  Business | December 20, 2024 10:09 IST

  The 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 | December 19, 2024 11:11 IST

  The 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 | December 19, 2024 6:53 IST

  The 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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  Markets open lower: Sensex falls 149 points, Nifty slips below 24,300

  Business | December 18, 2024 10:25 IST

  Indian equity markets opened lower on Wednesday with the Sensex dropping 149.31 points to 80,535.14 and the Nifty 50 slipping below 24,300. Banking, auto, and energy sectors saw significant losses while IT stocks showed resilience.

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  Sensex, Nifty hit record highs following US Fed rate cut, banks lead the rally | DETAILS

  Business | September 19, 2024 16:23 IST

  Sensex and Nifty hit record highs after the US Fed rate cut, driving optimism in global markets. The BSE Sensex surged 236.57 points, reaching an all-time high of 83,184.80, while the NSE Nifty climbed to 25,415.80. Banking stocks led the rally, reflecting strong investor sentiment.

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  US Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points, first reduction since 2020

  Business | September 18, 2024 23:58 IST

  The 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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  Fed lifts rates for 4th time this year but sees fewer hikes

  World | December 20, 2018 6:53 IST

  Despite the forecast for fewer hikes, investors sent stocks plunging once Chairman Jerome Powell began a news conference, apparently disappointed that Powell didn’t go further to signal a slowdown in rate increases.  

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  Markets in free fall amid fears of US fed rate hike, Sensex tanks 500 points

  October 13, 2016 15:17 IST

  Benchmark BSE Sensex plunged over 270 points to crack below the 28,000-mark in early trade today as investors indulged in trimming their bets after the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's September meeting indicated a

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  GST, rate cut hopes and firm global cues provide Sensex a 400-point boost

  March 30, 2016 18:16 IST

  Key benchmark index BSE Sensex today surged over 400 points while the broader index NSE Nifty reclaimed 7,700 mark in trade mainly on account of firm global cues and buying in frontline bluechip counters.

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  US Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged,relief for Indian markets

  September 18, 2015 9:22 IST

  Washington: The Federal Reserve ended weeks of speculation Thursday by keeping U.S. interest rates at record lows in the face of threats from a weak global economy, persistently low inflation and unstable financial markets.But at

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  US Fed's decision to maintain rates buoys Indian markets, Sensex up by 141 points

  July 30, 2015 17:55 IST

  Mumbai:  Clarity regarding P-Notes, the government's push for reforms and the expiry of July derivative contracts, coupled with the US Fed's decision to keep interest rates intact, buoyed investor sentiments on Thursday.The global and domestic

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  Ahead of Fed meet, Sensex trends up 170 pts

  June 17, 2015 10:58 IST

  Mumbai: Continuing its winning streak for the fourth straight session, the benchmark BSE Sensex surged over 170 points in early trade today on sustained buying by investors in blue-chip stocks amid a firming trend in

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  US Fed stimulus hopes lift S&P 500 to another record

  October 23, 2013 12:07 IST

  New York: The prospect of more economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve pushed the Standard & Poor's 500 index to a fourth consecutive record close on Tuesday.Investors also were encouraged by strong earnings from major

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  US Fed bolsters view that US will drive global growth

  September 19, 2013 10:19 IST

  Washington: The Federal Reserve's decision to keep up its stimulus program bolstered the view that a strengthening U.S. economy will drive world growth forward in the coming months.The Fed's decision on Wednesday to hold back