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The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower borrowing costs this week, but deep divisions within the policy-making panel suggest further rate cuts will be harder to secure, analysts say.Policymakers are set to meet on December 9–10 amid a complicated economic backdrop, with inflation still running above the Fed’s 2% target even as hiring…
US stocks traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, expected later this week, with market focus firmly on future policy cues.The S&P 500 was flat in early trade, coming off only its second loss in the last 11 sessions, while the Dow Jones…
Asian equities struggled on Tuesday, weighed down by a dip on Wall Street and caution ahead of major economic decisions. Hong Kong’s HSI dipped 1.1% to 25,481, shedding 284 points. Nikkei also traded at 50,550, down 0.06% or 31 points. Shanghai and Shenzhen joined the downward rally, trimming 0.27% and 0.37% respectively, at 11:20 AM…
US stocks hovered close to record levels on Monday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a key Federal Reserve decision, even as select stocks moved sharply on takeover news and index reshuffles.The S&P 500 was largely flat in early trade and sat about 0.3% below its all-time high set in October, while the Nasdaq Composite…
Stock markets across Asia traded mixed on Monday as investors await an interest rate cut decision from the US Federal Reserve, scheduled for later this week.In Hong Kong, HSI dropped over 255 points, nearing 1% loss to trade at 25,829.Nikkei, meanwhile, added 44 points to 50,535. Shanghai and Shenzhen also gained 0.8% or 1.74%, respectively….
Global cues are likely to take centre stage for Indian equities in the coming week, with investors bracing for the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and closely tracking foreign institutional investor (FII) activity for direction, PTI reported.Analysts said domestic markets, which ended last week largely flat, are expected to react to a mix of…
Gold prices are expected to remain on a positive footing in the coming week as investors await cues from the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, with a weaker rupee adding to support in the domestic market, analysts said, PTI reported. The bias for the yellow metal remains constructive amid expectations of an interest rate…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The film industry continues to grieve the loss of Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24. Among those mourning him is his longtime co-star and close friend Rakesh Bedi.In a heartfelt conversation, the veteran actor reflected on his decades-long association with the legendary star and the kind of affection that made Dharmendra…
Asian stocks rose for a second straight session on Thursday, extending this week’s global rally as investors grow increasingly confident that the US Federal Reserve will deliver a third consecutive interest rate cut next month.The renewed optimism has pushed concerns over stretched valuations into the background for now, allowing risk appetite to strengthen across global…
Gold is likely to trade in a tight range in the near term as investors await key US economic indicators—including GDP and inflation data—and signals from the Federal Reserve’s December policy meeting that could define the direction of interest rates, analysts said, according to news agency PTI. They added that weekly US jobless claims, consumer…
