Trump’s Tariffs Are Hurting America? Fed Chair Jerome Powell Warns Of Rise In Inflation Due To Tariffs

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Trump’s tariffs are the main factor behind inflation exceeding the central bank’s 2% goal, describing them as a one-time price increaseAfter the US inflation crossed the 2% mark, UD Fed Chair Jerome Powell led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) slas Read More

Despite Tariff-Led Export Slump, India’s CAD Seen Manageable At 1% Of GDP: Report

India’s external sector is showing mixed signals as merchandise exports lose momentum amid tariff-related disruptions; however, services exports continue to provide critical support to the country’s current account position, noted a report by CareEdge. “Looking ahead, as merchand Read More

‘Hallmark of Prosperity’: Rural India Consumption Rises, 80% Of Households Report Higher Spending, NABARD Finds

About 80 per cent of rural Indian households have consistently reported higher consumption over the last year, NABARD’s Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) found, asserting the survey outcome as a hallmark of rising prosperity.The eighth round of NABARD’s Rura Read More

Gold Edges Lower After A Divided Fed Cuts Rates; Silver Hits Record High

Gold eased on Thursday, pulling back from a near one-week high, after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a divided interest rate cut that left investors uncertain about the pace of easing next year, while silver notched another record high.Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,221.49 per oun Read More

Stock Market Today: Nifty, Sensex Open Flat, Experts Note With Fed Rate Cut Markets Well Positioned For Year End Upswing

The domestic stock markets opened on a flat note on Thursday, even as global cues turned supportive following the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut and its dovish policy tone. Despite the muted start, experts believe Indian equities remain well positioned for a year-end upswing.The N Read More

Dollar Stumbles As Dovish US Fed Tempts Bears

The dollar fell out of favour on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a less hawkish outlook than some had anticipated, giving investors confidence to short the currency as they bet on two more rate cuts next year.The Fed at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeti Read More

Indian Markets Set For Year-End Upswing, Thanks To Fed Rate Cut: Ajay Bagga

The Fed cut rates, delivered a dovish commentary and added asset purchases of $ 40 bn with promises of more liquidity injections. Even though the rate cut decision was split 9-3, the markets welcomed the lack of hawkishness with stocks rallying, bond yields falling and the US dol Read More

US Stocks Rise After Fed Cuts Rates And Hopes Build For More

New York: The U.S. stock market rose to the edge of its record on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut its main interest rate to bolster the job market, and hopes strengthened for more cuts to come in 2026.The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and finished just shy of its all-time high, wh Read More

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates By 25 Bps, Sees Healthier Economy Next Year

Washington: The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.The cut decreased the Fed’s rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years. Read More

COAI Backs SIM-Binding Mandate for Apps: Boosts Security Like UPI, No Privacy Hit for Users

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has welcomed the Government of India’s recent directive mandating SIM-binding for app-based communication services, asserting that the move is a necessary security safeguard that will not compromise user convenience or privacy. H Read More