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Should central bankers consider pitfalls of making declarative statements?

In recent times, central bankers have stressed the need to be nimble, humble even. Recent mistakes warrant some humility

Should central bankers consider pitfalls of making declarative statements?
Updated On : 17 Oct 2022 | 5:48 PM IST

'Most' Fed officials saw 50 bps rate hikes in June and July, show minutes

The 50-basis-point rate increase this month was the first of that size in more than 20 years, and has set the Fed on course for a quick tightening of monetary policy

'Most' Fed officials saw 50 bps rate hikes in June and July, show minutes
Updated On : 25 May 2022 | 11:48 PM IST

Wall Street drops as economic data, weak forecasts re-ignite slowdown fears

Snap set for worst day on record after profit warning; Abercrombie & Fitch slumps after lowering revenue outlook

Wall Street drops as economic data, weak forecasts re-ignite slowdown fears
Updated On : 24 May 2022 | 10:11 PM IST

Won't hesitate to keep hiking rates till inflation tamed: Fed chair

"What we need to see is inflation coming down in a clear and convincing way, and we're going to keep pushing until we see that," Powell said Tuesday during a Wall Street Journal live event

Won't hesitate to keep hiking rates till inflation tamed: Fed chair
Updated On : 19 May 2022 | 12:51 AM IST

US Senate confirms Jerome Powell to second term as Fed chair amid inflation

Biden in a statement issued following Powell's confirmation said that he is pleased by the Senate's actions and that it will help move forward the administration's agenda to fight inflation

US Senate confirms Jerome Powell to second term as Fed chair amid inflation
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 2:53 AM IST

Dollar falls to one-week low as US fed pushes back against 75 bp hike

U.S. central bank is not actively considering a 75 basis point increase, but that additional 50 basis point jumps should be on the table for the next couple of meetings: Jerome Powell

Dollar falls to one-week low as US fed pushes back against 75 bp hike
Updated On : 05 May 2022 | 8:17 AM IST

Fed hikes rates half point, will shrink assets to curb US inflation

The US central bank will begin allowing its holdings of Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities to roll off in June.

Fed hikes rates half point, will shrink assets to curb US inflation
Updated On : 04 May 2022 | 11:37 PM IST

Dollar approaches 20-year highs, US Federal Reserve meeting in focus

The Fed has taken an increasingly aggressive approach to monetary policy as it tackles inflation that is soaring at its fastest pace in 40 years

Dollar approaches 20-year highs, US Federal Reserve meeting in focus
Updated On : 03 May 2022 | 8:03 AM IST

US Fed's closely watched inflation measure continues to surge 6.6% in March

Excluding the volatile food and energy, the core PCE price index increased 5.2 per cent in March from a year ago, compared with 5.3 per cent in February, Xinhua news agency reported

US Fed's closely watched inflation measure continues to surge 6.6% in March
Updated On : 30 Apr 2022 | 9:46 AM IST

Fed chief Jerome Powell pivots toward 50 bps interest rate hikes

Jerome Powell is taking direct aim at strong demand that the central bank wants to cool

Fed chief Jerome Powell pivots toward 50 bps interest rate hikes
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 12:35 AM IST

US recession warning? Part of yield curve inverts for first time in 16 yrs

Shorter maturities have been selling off faster than their longer-dated peers this year as investors ratchet up expectations the Fed will hike rates to combat inflation

US recession warning? Part of yield curve inverts for first time in 16 yrs
Updated On : 28 Mar 2022 | 10:55 PM IST

'If required, Fed will go for more aggressive rate hikes to curb inflation'

The Fed last week raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of 0.25% to 0.5% from near zero

'If required, Fed will go for more aggressive rate hikes to curb inflation'
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 10:46 AM IST

Dollar gains ground after Fed chief Powell's comment over monetary policy

The dollar strengthened against a basket of major currencies on Monday, in the wake of comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

Dollar gains ground after Fed chief Powell's comment over monetary policy
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 7:11 AM IST

Fed must move 'expeditiously' and, if needed, more aggressively: Powell

Fed policymakers last week raised interest rates for the first time in three years and signaled ongoing rate hikes ahead

Fed must move 'expeditiously' and, if needed, more aggressively: Powell
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 11:02 PM IST

History shows the heat will be on Fed Reserve post interest rise hike

Not all of the Fed's efforts to tighten monetary policy have worked the same way.

History shows the heat will be on Fed Reserve post interest rise hike
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 12:32 PM IST

Fed raises US interest rates by 25 bps in opening bid to curb inflation

The interest rate path shown in new projections by policymakers is tougher than expected, reflecting Fed concern about inflation that has moved faster

Fed raises US interest rates by 25 bps in opening bid to curb inflation
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 11:43 PM IST

Ready for more rate hikes, says US Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell

Russia's attack has whiplashed financial markets and sent energy and commodity prices surging, with West Texas Intermediate crude hovering around $110 a barrel.

Ready for more rate hikes, says US Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell
Updated On : 05 Mar 2022 | 1:24 AM IST

Russia's war on Ukraine will worsen inflation, says Fed's Jerome Powell

Consumer prices are already rising at their fastest pace in four decades, having jumped 7.5 per cent in January compared with 12 months earlier

Russia's war on Ukraine will worsen inflation, says Fed's Jerome Powell
Updated On : 04 Mar 2022 | 1:23 AM IST

Powell backs 25 bps March rate hike, says Fed ready to be more aggressive

Powell called the Russian invasion of Ukraine 'a game changer' that could have unpredictable consequences

Powell backs 25 bps March rate hike, says Fed ready to be more aggressive
Updated On : 03 Mar 2022 | 2:44 AM IST

Wall Street jumps; Fed's Jerome Powell assuages fear of aggressive hike

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 2.13% at 34,004.63 points, while the S&P 500 gained 2.17% to 4,399.6

Wall Street jumps; Fed's Jerome Powell assuages fear of aggressive hike
Updated On : 03 Mar 2022 | 2:11 AM IST