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Gold Prices Fell 1% To Touch 2-Week Low Ahead Of Federal Reserve Decision
Ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve decision, investors fear that the decision will result in a faster-than-expected tapering of the central bank's pandemic stimulus measures.
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US Dollar Falls To Lowest Since 2015: Who Wins, Who Loses In 10 Points
The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies like euro, Japanese yen, and British pound, fell to 91.082 today, its lowest level since January 2015. The latest trigger for the dollar weakness is the comment from European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi, who suggested the central bank may begin tapering its ma...
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Rupee to Fall to its Weakest in Years on Dollar Rally: Poll
That 12-month forecast is the lowest in many years of Reuters polls and, if realised, would mark the weakest exchange rate for the rupee since September 2013, when the Fed announced it would begin tapering its massive stimulus programme.
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Fed Renews Zero Interest Rate Pledge, Restates Concern on Job Market
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday renewed a pledge to keep interest rates near zero for a "considerable time" and repeated concerns over slack in the labour market, standing firm against calls to overhaul its policy statement.
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India Better Prepared for Federal Reserve Rate Hike: RBI Governor
India is better prepared to handle the impact of interest rate increases in the United States as foreign funds are less likely to desert the country due to signs of an upturn in economic growth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) chief said in an interview published on Sunday.
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RBI Calls for Deeper Coordination Among Major Central Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday reiterated its call for greater coordination among leading central banks while formulating policies and also urged emerging market economies to strengthen their domestic policy response to weather any eventuality arising from the US taper.
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Federal Reserve Fears Risks Posed by Exit Tools; Plan Almost Done
US Federal Reserve officials are cautiously nearing completion of a new plan for managing interest rates, concerned that some of the new tools they are likely to rely on could pose unintended risks in a crisis.
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Federal Reserve Suggests Lower End-point for Rate-hike Cycle
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hinted at a slightly faster pace of interest rates increases starting next year, but suggested rates in the long-run would be lower than it had indicated previously.
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Federal Reserve's George Wants Rate Hikes; Open to Big Balance Sheet
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George has said she is open to leaving the US central bank's balance sheet big even as it withdraws accommodation, a comment that reveals the extent of uncertainty at the Fed over future policy.
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US Jobless Claims Hit 7-Year Low, Inflation Ticks Up
New applications for US unemployment benefits hit a seven-year low last week while consumer prices recorded their largest increase in 10 months in April, pointing to a firming economy.
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US Economy Still Needs Help, Housing Poses Risk: Yellen
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Wednesday said the US economy was still in need of lots of support given the "considerable slack" in the labor market, adding that the housing sector's weakness and geopolitical tensions posed risks.
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Federal Reserve expected to take further step towards ending bond buying
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its bond-buying program by a further $10 billion on Wednesday, confident that the US economy will pull away from its sharp winter slowdown.
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US consumer confidence near 6-year high in April; home prices up
US consumer confidence dipped in April but remained near a six-year high, while home prices rose in February, suggesting the economy continued to regain momentum after a winter lull.
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US jobless claims rise less than expected
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose less than expected last week and remained near its pre-recession levels, offering further evidence of the economy's underlying strength.
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Federal Reserve Chair Yellen stresses need for flexibility of policy
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Wednesday the US central bank must remain intent on adjusting its policy as needed to respond to unforeseen economic challenges.
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Gold Prices Fell 1% To Touch 2-Week Low Ahead Of Federal Reserve Decision
Ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve decision, investors fear that the decision will result in a faster-than-expected tapering of the central bank's pandemic stimulus measures.
-
US Dollar Falls To Lowest Since 2015: Who Wins, Who Loses In 10 Points
The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies like euro, Japanese yen, and British pound, fell to 91.082 today, its lowest level since January 2015. The latest trigger for the dollar weakness is the comment from European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi, who suggested the central bank may begin tapering its ma...
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Rupee to Fall to its Weakest in Years on Dollar Rally: Poll
That 12-month forecast is the lowest in many years of Reuters polls and, if realised, would mark the weakest exchange rate for the rupee since September 2013, when the Fed announced it would begin tapering its massive stimulus programme.
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Fed Renews Zero Interest Rate Pledge, Restates Concern on Job Market
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday renewed a pledge to keep interest rates near zero for a "considerable time" and repeated concerns over slack in the labour market, standing firm against calls to overhaul its policy statement.
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India Better Prepared for Federal Reserve Rate Hike: RBI Governor
India is better prepared to handle the impact of interest rate increases in the United States as foreign funds are less likely to desert the country due to signs of an upturn in economic growth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) chief said in an interview published on Sunday.
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RBI Calls for Deeper Coordination Among Major Central Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday reiterated its call for greater coordination among leading central banks while formulating policies and also urged emerging market economies to strengthen their domestic policy response to weather any eventuality arising from the US taper.
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Federal Reserve Fears Risks Posed by Exit Tools; Plan Almost Done
US Federal Reserve officials are cautiously nearing completion of a new plan for managing interest rates, concerned that some of the new tools they are likely to rely on could pose unintended risks in a crisis.
-
Federal Reserve Suggests Lower End-point for Rate-hike Cycle
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hinted at a slightly faster pace of interest rates increases starting next year, but suggested rates in the long-run would be lower than it had indicated previously.
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Federal Reserve's George Wants Rate Hikes; Open to Big Balance Sheet
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George has said she is open to leaving the US central bank's balance sheet big even as it withdraws accommodation, a comment that reveals the extent of uncertainty at the Fed over future policy.
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US Jobless Claims Hit 7-Year Low, Inflation Ticks Up
New applications for US unemployment benefits hit a seven-year low last week while consumer prices recorded their largest increase in 10 months in April, pointing to a firming economy.
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US Economy Still Needs Help, Housing Poses Risk: Yellen
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Wednesday said the US economy was still in need of lots of support given the "considerable slack" in the labor market, adding that the housing sector's weakness and geopolitical tensions posed risks.
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Federal Reserve expected to take further step towards ending bond buying
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its bond-buying program by a further $10 billion on Wednesday, confident that the US economy will pull away from its sharp winter slowdown.
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US consumer confidence near 6-year high in April; home prices up
US consumer confidence dipped in April but remained near a six-year high, while home prices rose in February, suggesting the economy continued to regain momentum after a winter lull.
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US jobless claims rise less than expected
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose less than expected last week and remained near its pre-recession levels, offering further evidence of the economy's underlying strength.
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Federal Reserve Chair Yellen stresses need for flexibility of policy
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Wednesday the US central bank must remain intent on adjusting its policy as needed to respond to unforeseen economic challenges.
