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Dollar rebounds as Fed officials comment on rates; $ at 6-year high vs yen

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar index bounced back on Friday from recent declines following comments from Federal Reserve officials on interest rates that supported the currency, while the dollar was at a fresh six-year high against the yen and the euro eased.

Dollar rebounds as Fed officials comment on rates; $ at 6-year high vs yen
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 10:21 PM IST

Fed hawks say more dramatic rate moves may be needed to tame inflation

Fed officials hiked interest rates this week for the first time in three years and signaled that more rate increases are coming

Fed hawks say more dramatic rate moves may be needed to tame inflation
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 9:44 PM IST

Does US Fed's rate hike decision offer cues to RBI's April policy?

Benchmark indices zoomed 2% yesterday after the US Fed hiked rates for the first time in three years. However, analysts don't see the RBI moving the needle on rate hikes just yet

Does US Fed's rate hike decision offer cues to RBI's April policy?
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 8:00 AM IST

US dollar hits lowest in week as investors gauge Fed policy, euro rises

The US dollar fell on Thursday and hit its lowest in a week as investors digested the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook

US dollar hits lowest in week as investors gauge Fed policy, euro rises
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 6:42 AM IST

Indices take US Federal Reserve rate hike in stride to rise for second day

Experts also said the sharp bounce in China's market is favourable for global equities

Indices take US Federal Reserve rate hike in stride to rise for second day
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 12:44 AM IST

US dollar hits lowest in week as investors gauge Fed policy, euro firmer

The dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against six trading currencies, was down 0.5% at 97.997 and hit its lowest in a week

US dollar hits lowest in week as investors gauge Fed policy, euro firmer
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 11:26 PM IST

LIVE: At least 21 dead after Russian shelling of east Ukraine town

21 people have been killed by Russian artillery that destroyed a school and a community center in Merefa, near the northeast city of Kharkiv, officials said.

LIVE: At least 21 dead after Russian shelling of east Ukraine town
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 9:25 PM IST

Gold up as dollar, yields weaken after Fed's in-line rate hike

Analysts have also said investors in safe-haven gold will continue to closely track political and economic risks posed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has entered its fourth week

Gold up as dollar, yields weaken after Fed's in-line rate hike
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 8:00 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

Top Headlines: Fed signals more hikes; India may import cheap Russian oil

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2018 and laid out an aggressive plan to push borrowing costs to restrictive levels next year

Top Headlines: Fed signals more hikes; India may import cheap Russian oil
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 9:58 AM IST

Fed lifts interest rates a quarter point, signals more hikes to come

US central bank sees more rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, says there is need to limit inflation hit for families.

Fed lifts interest rates a quarter point, signals more hikes to come
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 6:13 AM IST

Euro climbs on peace talks, overshadowing expected Fed rate hike

A stronger euro overshadowed the dollar index that has gained during the war in Ukraine.

Euro climbs on peace talks, overshadowing expected Fed rate hike
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 9:08 PM IST

Ukraine peace talks, China stimulus, US rate rise prospects lift stocks

LONDON (Reuters) - Prospects of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, Chinese stimulus and an imminent U.S. interest rate rise lifted stocks and U.S. Treasury yields on Wednesday.

Ukraine peace talks, China stimulus, US rate rise prospects lift stocks
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 7:49 PM IST

Gold prices steady as dollar dip counters Fed rate hike expectations

(Reuters) - Gold steadied on Wednesday, with a weaker dollar offsetting pressure from higher U.S. Treasury yields as investors await the first pandemic-era U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

Gold prices steady as dollar dip counters Fed rate hike expectations
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 4:45 PM IST

Gold drops for third day as commodities fall before Fed meeting

Bullion has eased after rallying to within $5 of a record last week as Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused commodities to surge, threatening a combination of low growth and high inflation

Gold drops for third day as commodities fall before Fed meeting
Updated On : 15 Mar 2022 | 10:12 PM IST

US Fed expected to raise rates this week amid skyrocketing inflation

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to start raising interest rates from near zero this week amid skyrocketing inflation, which has been rising to the highest level in 4 decades, economists said

US Fed expected to raise rates this week amid skyrocketing inflation
Updated On : 15 Mar 2022 | 1:07 PM IST

FPI outflows exceed 2008 global financial crisis as Fed policy move nears

Selling accelerated after Russia attacked Ukraine in February and caused a spike in global commodity prices

FPI outflows exceed 2008 global financial crisis as Fed policy move nears
Updated On : 14 Mar 2022 | 10:44 PM IST

S&P 500, Dow rise with focus on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Fed

Energy shares slip as Brent falls below $110; all eyes on Fed policy meeting

S&P 500, Dow rise with focus on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Fed
Updated On : 14 Mar 2022 | 9:51 PM IST

Yen falls to new five-year lows; Covid-19 hurts China's yuan

Analysts attributed the revival of risk appetite to the fact that Russian and Ukrainian negotiators hinted at progress in peace talks

Yen falls to new five-year lows; Covid-19 hurts China's yuan
Updated On : 14 Mar 2022 | 9:04 PM IST

Hawkish Fed to cast a shadow on markets this week?

Stabilising crude oil prices and BJP's impressive show in state polls boosted the morale on the streets. This week investors will track the two-day Fed meeting against the backdrop of US inflation

Hawkish Fed to cast a shadow on markets this week?
Updated On : 14 Mar 2022 | 8:32 AM IST