Asian shares steady as US stocks climb on Fed rate cut hopes
Asian equities were mixed Thursday after a rally on Wall Street drove stocks and bonds higher, as a drop in producer prices supported bets the Federal Reserve will resume cutting…
US stocks end lower as jobs data fuels economic worries
NEW YORK, Sept 5 - U.S. stocks ended slightly lower on Friday as investors weighed economic worries against optimism over interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve after data showed…
Fed Chief sends strongest signal yet that rate cuts are coming
Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, on Friday used a closely watched speech to send his strongest signal yet that the central bank is preparing…
Dollar wallows near 3-1/2-year low as Fed cuts, Trump bill in focus
The U.S. dollar hunkered near the lowest since February 2022 against major peers on Wednesday, as traders considered dovish hints from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, along with the potential…
Markets in a sideways zone and looking at West Asia development, tariff deadline: Dipan Mehta
Dipan Mehta, Director, Elixir Equities, says the stock market is closely monitoring developments in West Asia and the conclusion of President Trump's tariff pause on July 9th. These events are…
Dollar slides on easing trade tensions, Fed expectations
The dollar slid on Thursday on further signs that U.S. President Donald Trump may adopt a softer stance in tariff negotiations and heightened expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Trump…
Investment 2025: 8% in gold, 10-15% in silver, here’s what analysts say about asset allocation in new year
In any year, investment in gold and silver always draws your attention. As we near the new year 2025, gold and silver remain top investment options amidst the persistent global…
Asian stocks weaken as Fed policy doubts simmer
Asian stocks dipped early Monday as traders reined in expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts following fresh signs of US economic resilience.Japanese and Australian shares fell. South Korea’s benchmark…
Fed hawks and doves: What US central bankers are saying
U.S. central bankers lopped half of a percentage point from their interest rate target in September. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the bigger-than-expected reduction was a sign of confidence…
Japan leads Asian stocks higher after holiday
Asian stocks climbed, with equity benchmarks in Japan rising after a holiday as a weaker yen is seen providing support for exporters. Shares also advanced in South Korea. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific…