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Jerome Powell promises to keep banking system safe as FOMC delivers second back-to-back 25-bps rate hike

Jerome Powell promises to keep banking system safe as FOMC delivers second back-to-back 25-bps rate hike

Wed, Mar 22, 2023

Fed rate hike, FOMC rate decision: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell-led Federal Open Market Committee — the US central bank's rate-deciding panel — to hike the key US interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. He said the central bank is prepared to use all tools to keep the bank system safe.

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Indian bond yields fall as US peers dip; rupee strengthens slightly

Indian bond yields fall as US peers dip; rupee strengthens slightly

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

The benchmark 10-year bond yield was at 7.37% by 0527 GMT, compared with its close of 7.41% on Friday.

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Rupee Preview: As April throws established beliefs in dustbin, what exporters should do

Rupee Preview: As April throws established beliefs in dustbin, what exporters should do

Mon, Apr 30, 2018

The month of April has thrown a lot of established beliefs into the dustbin as it has brought back the fear of volatility in currency markets into focus. In fact, this is counter-intuitive because the US leadership has extended an olive branch to recalcitrant North Korea leadership.

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Gold rises on weaker US dollar ahead of US inflation data

Gold rises on weaker US dollar ahead of US inflation data

Mon, Feb 12, 2018

Spot gold rose 0.6 percent to $1,323.68 per ounce at 0435 GMT. Last week, the precious metal fell 1.2 percent for a second consecutive weekly decline.  

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FPI bearish stance continues; net outflow at Rs 19,500 crore

FPI bearish stance continues; net outflow at Rs 19,500 crore

Sun, Dec 18, 2016

Foreign investors have pulled out more than Rs 19,500 crore from the capital market this month so far amid rate hike by the US Federal Reserve and higher oil prices.

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Asian energy firms rally with oil on output cut deal

Asian energy firms rally with oil on output cut deal

Mon, Dec 12, 2016

The 11 nations, led by Russia, said they would pump more than half a million fewer barrels a day from next month in an effort to address a global supply glut that has scythed prices over the past two years.

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Gold edges higher as dollar dips, US Fed in focus

Gold edges higher as dollar dips, US Fed in focus

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Gold rose slightly on Thursday after hitting a four-week low in the previous session, with the US dollar losing strength ahead of a speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen that will be closely watched for clues on US interest rate policy. Fundamentals

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