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Gold hits three-week low; Fed rate hike outlook weighs

Gold hits three-week low; Fed rate hike outlook weighs

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,298.61 an ounce at 0054 GMT, after earlier dropping to lowest since late August at $1295.65. 

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US Fed indicates more rate hikes this year; what this means for Indian rupee

US Fed indicates more rate hikes this year; what this means for Indian rupee

Fri, Jun 16, 2017

US Federal Reserve has hiked its domestic rate for the third time in December posing threat to inflows from FPIs in India and thus opening case for depreciation bias in Indian rupee against dollar. 

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US Fed raises rates, provokes caution in Indian markets

US Fed raises rates, provokes caution in Indian markets

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rates for the third time since December. 

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US Fed could end reinvestment policy this year - Fed's Bullard

US Fed could end reinvestment policy this year - Fed's Bullard

Mon, Apr 10, 2017

Talking to reporters in Australia, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said opinions differed within the Fed on ending its balance sheet reinvestment policy and it would take some time to agree on, but he felt it could start later in the year.

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Nifty crosses 9,200-mark intra-day; ITC up by 7%

Nifty crosses 9,200-mark intra-day; ITC up by 7%

Fri, Mar 17, 2017

Analysts at HDFC Securities said, “If Nifty sustains above 9140 level then traders could expect positive move in the Nifty  towards 9200 followed by 9240 level. If Nifty trades below 9140 level for first hour of trade then traders may see down move, which could take Nifty towards 9080 level followed by 9020 level.”

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Indian markets well placed to absorb US Fed rate hike, says Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

Indian markets well placed to absorb US Fed rate hike, says Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

"Indian markets (are) well placed to absorb the US Fed rate hike. Gradual approach in future increases augurs well for emerging markets," Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said on Twitter.

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Sensex, Nifty soar over US Fed rate hike

Sensex, Nifty soar over US Fed rate hike

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

According to a HDFC Securities report, a rate hike in the US will mean outflows from the Indian markets are misplaced. 

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Wall Street sees two more Fed rate hikes in 2017, at least three in 2018

Wall Street sees two more Fed rate hikes in 2017, at least three in 2018

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

These so-called primary dealers, or banks that do business directly with the Fed, were divided, however, on when they expect the Fed to outline its plans for trimming back its $4.4 trillion bond portfolio. 

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Oil prices extend gains after drop in U.S. stockpiles

Oil prices extend gains after drop in U.S. stockpiles

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Prices surged on Wednesday after a slew of market reports and official data offered some hope that a near three-year global glut in oil is coming to an end, albeit more slowly than many anticipated.

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Dollar crunched, bonds boosted as Fed goes gradual

Dollar crunched, bonds boosted as Fed goes gradual

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

"The Fed makes the world safe for risk until June," said CitiFX strategist Steven Englander. "Buy emerging market FX, equities, commodities."

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Nifty crossing 9,100 was a 'one-time' show; US Fed rate hike a true test

Nifty crossing 9,100 was a 'one-time' show; US Fed rate hike a true test

Wed, Mar 15, 2017

Analysts estimated that markets will take their own sweet time to recover post demonetisation. 

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Analysts had expected Rupee to cross 70; it is now among best performers in Asia

Analysts had expected Rupee to cross 70; it is now among best performers in Asia

Tue, Mar 14, 2017

Around this time last year analysts and currency experts were betting for Indian Rupee to be one of the worst performers globally. They expected Rupee to cross Rs 70 to a dollar by December 2016. 

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Gold steady ahead of Fed meeting, expected U.S. rate rise

Gold steady ahead of Fed meeting, expected U.S. rate rise

Tue, Mar 14, 2017

Signs of an uptick in inflation and continued strength in the U.S. jobs market is expected to convince the Fed to hike rates when the meeting concludes on Wednesday. The bank will release a statement at 1800 GMT that day followed by a briefing at 1830 GMT. 

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Gold edges up on Europe political risk, but US rate outlook drags

Gold edges up on Europe political risk, but US rate outlook drags

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

Gold prices inched up on Monday on safe-haven demand ahead of elections in Europe, moving further away from 5-week lows touched late last week in expectation of an imminent rise in U.S. interest rates.

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Asian shares advance, dollar supported by March rate hike bets

Asian shares advance, dollar supported by March rate hike bets

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Trump pledged to deliver "massive" tax relief to the middle class and corporate tax cuts, to spend heavily on infrastructure and to ease regulations -- steps that have helped to push U.S. stocks higher since his election victory in November.

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HDFC gets RBI's nod to raise Rs 3,000 crore more in masala bonds

HDFC gets RBI's nod to raise Rs 3,000 crore more in masala bonds

Sat, Dec 17, 2016

Having already exhausted a Rs 5,000 crore limit to issue 'masala bonds', mortgage major HDFC on Saturday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted it permission to raise another Rs 3,000 crore from the newly emerging route.

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US Fed rate hike, Trump reign not a good sign for gold in near term

US Fed rate hike, Trump reign not a good sign for gold in near term

Wed, Dec 14, 2016

The US Federal Reserve and President-Elect Donald Trump are turning out to be bad news for gold prices globally.  As per investing.com, gold futures was trading at $1364.40 post Brexit. However, prices went into a continuous decline and is currently trading at under-$1170-level.

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Gold falls to 10-month low on Fed rate hike bets

Gold falls to 10-month low on Fed rate hike bets

Mon, Dec 12, 2016

Gold prices touched their lowest in over 10 months on Monday, dragged down by expectations that a possible U.S. rate hike this week would curb demand for the safe-haven asset.

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MPC meeting starts, may go for 0.25% rate cut

MPC meeting starts, may go for 0.25% rate cut

Tue, Dec 06, 2016

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its deliberations on Tuesday amid widespread expectations of at least 0.25% (25-basis point) cut in the policy rate to cushion the impact of demonetisation.

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Global cues, foreign fund inflows to strengthen rupee

Global cues, foreign fund inflows to strengthen rupee

Sat, Oct 08, 2016

"Lower US non-farm payrolls and consequent weakness in dollar trajectory will support the rupee`s movement," Bansi Madhavani, analyst at India Ratings and Research, told IANS.

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