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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?")
Gold gains for 5th straight session as dollar, treasury yields retreat
The greenback hit a one-month low, while U.S. 10-year Treasury yields also edged lower as weakness in equities revived safe-haven demand for the debt
 "Gold gains for 5th straight session as dollar, treasury yields retreat")
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")
Stock sell-off to intensify as fresh 10% plunge looms, finds survey
With the S&P 500 flirting with a bear market last week and notching more than $1 trillion in losses, participants in the latest MLIV Pulse survey reckon there's more pain to come
 "Stock sell-off to intensify as fresh 10% plunge looms, finds survey")
Ben Bernanke assesses the Fed
Bernanke also offers some self-criticisms, including an acknowledgement that he failed to recognise how slowly the economy was emerging from recession after the emergency
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Wall Street rises as growth stocks gain after two days of selloff
Energy was the top performer, up 2.2%, followed by healthcare and technology sectors
 "Wall Street rises as growth stocks gain after two days of selloff")
Use hybrid funds to tide over market volatility, say fund managers
The data from Value Research shows that conservative hybrid funds are down nearly 1.5 per cent; equity savings funds are down 1.9 per cent
 "Use hybrid funds to tide over market volatility, say fund managers")
At $20 bn, RBI makes highest-ever dollar sales in spot markets in a month
The central bank has been intervening in all segments of the currency market, which has slowed the pace of rupee depreciation.
 "At $20 bn, RBI makes highest-ever dollar sales in spot markets in a month")
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")
Sebi to set up FPI expert panel soon; single window to address concerns
Experts said the advisory committee will help smoothen the implementation of key policies
 "Sebi to set up FPI expert panel soon; single window to address concerns")
The probability of stagflation worries mkts: Valentis Advisors MD Jaipuria
In conversation with Sundar Sethuraman, he says foreign flows may move to some of the under-performing markets within the emerging markets (EMs)
 "The probability of stagflation worries mkts: Valentis Advisors MD Jaipuria")
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")
Odds in favour of more near-term correction in Indian stocks: Chris Wood
Chris Wood believes the best way to play Indian markets is the upswing in the Indian property/real estate sector despite the rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
 "Odds in favour of more near-term correction in Indian stocks: Chris Wood")
Dollar hovers near two-decade high ahead of Fed's inflation gauge
The dollar index, which measures the currency versus six rivals, was around flat at 103.92
 "Dollar hovers near two-decade high ahead of Fed's inflation gauge")
US dollar touches 20-year high as markets shun risk over US Fed rate hike
The dollar has risen for five straight weeks as U.S. Treasury yields have climbed on expectations the Fed will be aggressive in attempting to tamp down inflation
 "US dollar touches 20-year high as markets shun risk over US Fed rate hike")
Dollar hits 20-yr-high amid rising US rates, Ukraine war, China's lockdown
The dollar's gains were set against sliding stockmarkets and sent it ahead against other havens, commodity currencies and emerging market currencies alike
 "Dollar hits 20-yr-high amid rising US rates, Ukraine war, China's lockdown")
RBI could have been more circumspect in timing: Alphaniti Fintech's UR Bhat
In conversation with Sundar Sethuraman, Bhat says policymakers should usher in changes gradually, so that markets get a fair idea of what to expect
 "RBI could have been more circumspect in timing: Alphaniti Fintech's UR Bhat")
US Fed rate hike raises cost of funds for Ambuja Cements bidders
The acquisition is expected to cost around $10 billion (Rs 76,000 crore), including the open offers for the shareholders of both Ambuja Cements and ACC
 "US Fed rate hike raises cost of funds for Ambuja Cements bidders")
Sensex, Nifty plunge 1.6% after US indices see worst drop in 2 years
On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis points rate hike, the highest in 22 years, but ruled out a 75-bps hike in the future
 "Sensex, Nifty plunge 1.6% after US indices see worst drop in 2 years")
Dollar index hits 20-year high, sterling tumbles on dovish Bank of England
Stocks tumbled on Thursday as investors fretted the Fed might need to take more drastic action to bring inflation under control
