June Rate Hike Still in Play as Fed Officials Eye US Data
Business | Thomson Reuters | Wednesday April 8, 2015
Two influential Federal Reserve officials said they could still hike US interest rates in June despite weak recent economic data and skepticism among investors, putting the spotlight squarely on the economy's performance over the next two months.
Fed Chief Sees Gradual Rate Hikes Starting This Year
Business | Thomson Reuters | Saturday March 28, 2015
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signalled that the US central bank will likely start raising borrowing costs later this year, even before inflation and wages have returned to health, but emphasised the return to normal interest rates will be gradual.
Rate Hike Plan Intact Despite Weak US Data: Fed Officials
Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday March 26, 2015
The Federal Reserve should remain on track to raise interest rates later this year despite the US economy's weak start to the year and a stock market sell-off this week, two Fed officials said on Thursday.
Oil Falls to $54 as Kuwait Forces Refocus on Oversupply
Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday March 19, 2015
Brent crude oil fell back towards $54 per barrel on Thursday after Kuwait said the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) had no choice but to keep production steady, refocusing the market on global oversupply.
Dow Ends 1.2% Higher as Fed Statement Relieves Rate Worries
Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday March 19, 2015
US stocks rallied on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve suggested a less aggressive timeline for raising interest rates even as it opened the door for the first hike in almost a decade.
Oil Up 5% as Dollar Falls on Worry of Slow US Rate Hike
Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday March 19, 2015
Oil prices jumped as much as 5 per cent on Wednesday as the dollar fell after the Federal Reserve indicated it preferred a more gradual path to normalising US interest rates despite being open to the first rate hike in almost a decade.
Fed Opens Door Further for June Interest Rate Hike
Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday March 19, 2015
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday opened the door further for an interest rate hike as early as June, ending its pledge to be "patient" in normalising monetary policy.
Has Federal Reserve's 'Patience' Been Exhausted?
Business | Thomson Reuters | Sunday March 15, 2015
For a world economy coming to terms with a soaring dollar and a plunge in oil prices, this week will be all about the Federal Reserve's policy meeting and its intentions on interest rates.
Bonds Rally, Dollar Falls After Yellen Emphasizes Flexibility
Business | Thomson Reuters | Wednesday February 25, 2015
The dollar edged lower and bond yields fell after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that it would be several months before the Fed expects to raise interest rates, while European equity markets gained after Greece produced a list of proposed economic reforms.
Yellen Flags Rate Hikes on 'Meet by Meet' Basis
Business | Thomson Reuters | Wednesday February 25, 2015
The Federal Reserve is preparing to consider interest rate hikes "on a meeting-by-meeting basis", Fed Chair Janet Yellen told a congressional committee on Tuesday, a subtle shift of emphasis that helps lay the groundwork for the Fed's first rate hike since 2006.
Wall Street Closes With Modest Decline After Fed Ends Bond Buys
Business | Thursday October 30, 2014
US stocks closed with slight losses on Wednesday, finishing off their lows of the session, after the Federal Reserve ended its stimulative monthly bond-buying program and expressed confidence in US economic prospects.
Federal Reserve Ends Bond-Buying, Exhibits Confidence in Economic Recovery
Business | Thursday October 30, 2014
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday ended its monthly bond purchase program and signaled confidence the US economic recovery would remain on track despite signs of a slowdown in many parts of the global economy.
Fed wanted cautious approach to QE3 taper: minutes
Business | Thursday January 9, 2014
As the Federal Reserve's top officials debated their decision to scale back a massive bond-buying stimulus program last month, they were keen to steer a delicate path and to make it clear that future decisions were not set in stone.
Fed wanted cautious approach to QE3 taper: minutes
Business | Thursday January 9, 2014
Minutes of the Fed's December 17-18 policy meeting, released on Wednesday, showed many members of the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee wanted to proceed with caution in trimming the asset purchases.
US Federal Reserve may take one small step, no giant leap
Business | Wednesday September 18, 2013
Most economists expect the Fed to scale back its monthly purchases by a modest $10 billion, taking them to $75 billion and signaling the beginning of the end to an unprecedented episode of monetary expansion that has been felt worldwide.
Michael Woolfolk's view on QE3's implications on commodities
Sep 17, 2012
Seth Freeman discusses QE3's impact on global market
Sep 17, 2012
The economics of diesel price hike, inflation, QE3
Sep 14, 2012
Remain defensive in markets despite Fed’s QE3, Indian reforms: UBS Securities
Sep 14, 2012
Third round of quantitative easing announced; will it help revive US economy
Sep 14, 2012
QE3 to trigger reflationary trade, worldwide market rallies: Michael Gayed
Sep 13, 2012
Expect Fed to announce QE3 in line with market expectations: National Australia Bank
Sep 13, 2012
QE3 may drive up commodity prices: Jonathan Barratt
Sep 13, 2012
Would QE3 revive Asian market sentiment: PK Basu
Sep 13, 2012
Sanjay Mathur's outlook on QE3's impact on emerging markets
Sep 12, 2012
Will Fed announce QE3? Answers Peter Cardillo
Sep 12, 2012
Euro eyeing a breakout: Peter McGuire
Sep 11, 2012
Douglas Blake's outlook on QE3
Sep 11, 2012
Expect QE3 from Fed next week: Trevor Williams
Sep 10, 2012
Global stock markets to look at Fed comments for cues
Sep 10, 2012
June Rate Hike Still in Play as Fed Officials Eye US Data
Business | Thomson Reuters | Wednesday April 8, 2015
Two influential Federal Reserve officials said they could still hike US interest rates in June despite weak recent economic data and skepticism among investors, putting the spotlight squarely on the economy's performance over the next two months.
Fed Chief Sees Gradual Rate Hikes Starting This Year
Business | Thomson Reuters | Saturday March 28, 2015
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signalled that the US central bank will likely start raising borrowing costs later this year, even before inflation and wages have returned to health, but emphasised the return to normal interest rates will be gradual.
Rate Hike Plan Intact Despite Weak US Data: Fed Officials
Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday March 26, 2015
The Federal Reserve should remain on track to raise interest rates later this year despite the US economy's weak start to the year and a stock market sell-off this week, two Fed officials said on Thursday.
Oil Falls to $54 as Kuwait Forces Refocus on Oversupply
Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday March 19, 2015
Brent crude oil fell back towards $54 per barrel on Thursday after Kuwait said the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) had no choice but to keep production steady, refocusing the market on global oversupply.
Dow Ends 1.2% Higher as Fed Statement Relieves Rate Worries
Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday March 19, 2015
US stocks rallied on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve suggested a less aggressive timeline for raising interest rates even as it opened the door for the first hike in almost a decade.
Oil Up 5% as Dollar Falls on Worry of Slow US Rate Hike
Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday March 19, 2015
Oil prices jumped as much as 5 per cent on Wednesday as the dollar fell after the Federal Reserve indicated it preferred a more gradual path to normalising US interest rates despite being open to the first rate hike in almost a decade.
Fed Opens Door Further for June Interest Rate Hike
Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday March 19, 2015
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday opened the door further for an interest rate hike as early as June, ending its pledge to be "patient" in normalising monetary policy.
Has Federal Reserve's 'Patience' Been Exhausted?
Business | Thomson Reuters | Sunday March 15, 2015
For a world economy coming to terms with a soaring dollar and a plunge in oil prices, this week will be all about the Federal Reserve's policy meeting and its intentions on interest rates.
Bonds Rally, Dollar Falls After Yellen Emphasizes Flexibility
Business | Thomson Reuters | Wednesday February 25, 2015
The dollar edged lower and bond yields fell after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that it would be several months before the Fed expects to raise interest rates, while European equity markets gained after Greece produced a list of proposed economic reforms.
Yellen Flags Rate Hikes on 'Meet by Meet' Basis
Business | Thomson Reuters | Wednesday February 25, 2015
The Federal Reserve is preparing to consider interest rate hikes "on a meeting-by-meeting basis", Fed Chair Janet Yellen told a congressional committee on Tuesday, a subtle shift of emphasis that helps lay the groundwork for the Fed's first rate hike since 2006.
Wall Street Closes With Modest Decline After Fed Ends Bond Buys
Business | Thursday October 30, 2014
US stocks closed with slight losses on Wednesday, finishing off their lows of the session, after the Federal Reserve ended its stimulative monthly bond-buying program and expressed confidence in US economic prospects.
Federal Reserve Ends Bond-Buying, Exhibits Confidence in Economic Recovery
Business | Thursday October 30, 2014
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday ended its monthly bond purchase program and signaled confidence the US economic recovery would remain on track despite signs of a slowdown in many parts of the global economy.
Fed wanted cautious approach to QE3 taper: minutes
Business | Thursday January 9, 2014
As the Federal Reserve's top officials debated their decision to scale back a massive bond-buying stimulus program last month, they were keen to steer a delicate path and to make it clear that future decisions were not set in stone.
Fed wanted cautious approach to QE3 taper: minutes
Business | Thursday January 9, 2014
Minutes of the Fed's December 17-18 policy meeting, released on Wednesday, showed many members of the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee wanted to proceed with caution in trimming the asset purchases.
US Federal Reserve may take one small step, no giant leap
Business | Wednesday September 18, 2013
Most economists expect the Fed to scale back its monthly purchases by a modest $10 billion, taking them to $75 billion and signaling the beginning of the end to an unprecedented episode of monetary expansion that has been felt worldwide.
Michael Woolfolk's view on QE3's implications on commodities
Sep 17, 2012
Seth Freeman discusses QE3's impact on global market
Sep 17, 2012
The economics of diesel price hike, inflation, QE3
Sep 14, 2012
Remain defensive in markets despite Fed’s QE3, Indian reforms: UBS Securities
Sep 14, 2012
Third round of quantitative easing announced; will it help revive US economy
Sep 14, 2012
QE3 to trigger reflationary trade, worldwide market rallies: Michael Gayed
Sep 13, 2012
Expect Fed to announce QE3 in line with market expectations: National Australia Bank
Sep 13, 2012
QE3 may drive up commodity prices: Jonathan Barratt
Sep 13, 2012
Would QE3 revive Asian market sentiment: PK Basu
Sep 13, 2012
Sanjay Mathur's outlook on QE3's impact on emerging markets
Sep 12, 2012
Will Fed announce QE3? Answers Peter Cardillo
Sep 12, 2012
Euro eyeing a breakout: Peter McGuire
Sep 11, 2012
Douglas Blake's outlook on QE3
Sep 11, 2012
Expect QE3 from Fed next week: Trevor Williams
Sep 10, 2012
Global stock markets to look at Fed comments for cues
Sep 10, 2012
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