Explainer: Why the Federal Reserve Cut Rates for the First Time in 2025

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday, marking its first reduction of 2025. The move lowered the central bank’s benchmark rate to about 4.1% from 4.3%, and policymakers projected two more cuts before year’s end.The decision reflects a signi Read More

Nifty Gain 110 Points, Sensex Surge 400 Points In Opening As Investors Cheer Fed’s 25 bps Rate Cut

Mumbai: Indian stock markets opened on a strong note on Thursday as investors welcomed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points.Both benchmark indices saw sharp gains at the opening, tracking positive global cues and optimism from the Fed’s dov Read More

US Fed Cuts Rates for First Time in Trump’s Second Term: Key Takeaways From September 2025 Meet

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00–4.25 percent, in line with market expectations. This marks the first rate cut of President Donald Trump’s second term and the first reduction since December 2024, fo Read More

‘Solid Black Shirt With…’: Starbucks Sued Over New Dress Code, But Why? | All You Need To Know

Starbucks workers in three states took legal action against the coffee giant Wednesday, saying it violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes.The employees, who are backed by the union organizing Starbucks’ workers Read More

Two More Fed Rate Cuts Likely in 2025, Signals Jerome Powell Amid Labor Market Weakness

In a closely watched policy move, the US Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to the 4.00%-4.25% range, marking its first rate cut since December. The move, which came after a two-day policy meeting, reflects growing concerns over a weakening lab Read More

Federal Reserve Rate Decision: Check Time, Announcement, Expectations From Jerome Powell’s Press Conference

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce its first interest rate cut of 2025 on September 17 with several participants aiming a quarter percentage point (25 basis points) reduction, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of about 4.00 per cent to 4.25 per cent.Th Read More

Where Has PM Modi Parked His Savings? Check Out His Investment Portfolio

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s financial portfolio, as disclosed in his asset declaration as of March 31, 2025, reflects a preference for secure, low-risk investment choices. The 75-year-old political stalwart net worth rose to Rs 34.37 million, up from Rs 30.2 million in 2024 an Read More

Delhi Court Restrains Publication Of Defamatory Content Against Adani Enterprises

A Delhi court has granted interim relief to Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) by restraining the circulation of unverified and allegedly defamatory content against the company. The order was passed by Senior Civil Judge Anuj Kumar Singh while hearing a suit filed by AEL.The company Read More

US Tariffs To Impact 8% Of India’s Auto Component Exports – Can Fresh Trade Talks Offer Relief?

The US tariffs imposed on India are expected to impact 8 per cent of the south Asian nation’s auto components exporters in the backdrop of fresh bilateral trade talks brewing between both nations, according to Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA).ICRA has noted Read More

After SBI, SMBC To Acquire 4.2% Equity In Yes Bank From This Group – Details

Yes Bank Stake Sale: The banking division of Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group informed Wednesday, September 17, 2025, that it has agreed upon acquiring an addtional 4.2 per cent stake in Yes Bank via CA Basque Investments, an affiliate of The Carlyle Group.This comes after Read More