Oil little changed as demand concerns overshadow US rate cut buoyancy

Oil little changed as demand concerns overshadow US rate cut buoyancy

Oil prices were little changed on Friday after settling lower in the previous session, the day after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time this year, due to worries about fuel demand in the United States. Brent crude futures were down 1 cent at $67.43 a barrel at 0100 GMT, and … Read more

POTUS’ rate cut wish may not come true due to inflation

POTUS’ rate cut wish may not come true due to inflation

Washington: The case for a US interest rate cut remains unresolved as Federal Reserve officials head into their policy meeting later this month, with data showing fresh signs of higher inflation and President Donald Trump intensifying his demands for lower borrowing costs. Trump appeared near the point of trying to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell … Read more

US Federal Reserve likely to defy President Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

US Federal Reserve likely to defy President Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite weeks of harsh criticism and demands from President Donald Trump that the Fed reduce borrowing costs. After causing a sharp drop in financial markets two weeks ago by saying he could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Trump subsequently backed off … Read more