US consumer inflation expectations fall in September; sentiment rises WASHINGTON: US consumers’ near-term inflation expectations fell to a one-year low in September and the outlook over... Published 16 Sep, 2022 08:59pm
Markets Dollar holds ground ahead of Fed, yuan under pressure SINGAPORE: The dollar eased from multi-year highs on Friday after a strong rally earlier in the week, though... Published 16 Sep, 2022 11:26am
Markets Gold wallows at over two-year low as Fed rate-hike fears mount Gold prices languished on Friday near the lowest level in more than two years, set for their worst week in two... Published 16 Sep, 2022 10:56am
Markets JGB superlong yields rise, 10-year hovers at top of BOJ policy tolerance band TOKYO: The 10-year Japanese government bond yield was flat on Friday, hovering around the upper limit of the Bank of... Published 16 Sep, 2022 10:36am
Markets Copper and aluminium fall on rate hike expectations LONDON: Copper and aluminium prices fell on Wednesday as the threat of rising interest rates weakened the outlook ... Published 15 Sep, 2022 07:14am
Opinion Wall Street outlook darkens as grim inflation report tees up more Fed hawkishness An already-murky outlook for US stocks and bonds is growing darker, as sizzling inflation ratchets up expectations... Published 15 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Opinion Why the dollar’s wrecking-ball rally is not done yet A rally that has the dollar on course for its best year since 1984 has further to run, traders and analysts say,... Published 15 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Markets Tokyo shares fall sharply on US inflation, as yen concerns persist TOKYO: Tokyo stocks sank on Wednesday as investors shunned risk on worries about high US inflation, while the yen’s... Updated 14 Sep, 2022 03:48pm
Markets Oil dips 1pc, reversing gains after bearish US economic data HOUSTON: Oil prices fell about 1% on Tuesday in choppy trading, reversing earlier gains as US consumer prices... Published 14 Sep, 2022 04:45am
Markets Gold dips as dollar gains NEW YORK: Gold prices fell more than 1% as the dollar jumped after an unexpected rise in August consumer prices... Published 14 Sep, 2022 04:45am
World Global economy may avoid recession as inflation risks ease: J.P. Morgan The global economy could avert a recession as data points to a potential soft landing, J.P. Morgan analysts said,... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:29pm
Markets Indian rupee seen higher on RBI rate hike bets MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is seen opening stronger on Tuesday after higher-than-expected retail inflation data... Published 13 Sep, 2022 10:58am
Markets Wall Street hits more than two-week high on energy, tech gains NEW YORK: Energy and technology shares powered US stock indexes to their highest in more than two weeks on Monday... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Markets Oil prices rise as supply uncertainty mounts LONDON: Oil prices rose on Monday as Iranian nuclear talks appeared to hit obstacles and an embargo on Russian oil... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Business & Finance Dollar falls ahead of US inflation data; euro jumps NEW YORK: The US dollar fell to its lowest level in about two weeks against a basket of currencies on Monday... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Business & Finance India rupee ends slightly higher MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended up marginally higher after hitting a near two-week high on Monday, as dollar demand... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Business & Finance Japan must take steps against ‘excessive’ yen moves TOKYO: Japan’s government must take steps as needed to counter excessive declines in the yen, a senior government... Published 12 Sep, 2022 06:01am
World On Fed rate hikes, George calls for steadiness over speed Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George on Friday made the case for a “sustained policy response”... Published 09 Sep, 2022 09:25pm
Markets Tokyo stocks close higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher on Friday with investors cheered by a weaker yen – a boon for Japanese exporters –... Updated 09 Sep, 2022 02:30pm
Opinion Faltering US stocks rally could see volatility-control funds turn sellers Certain volatility-linked investment strategies could ramp up selling of equities if turbulence in the stock market,... Published 03 Sep, 2022 04:25am
Markets Fed’s job-friendly ‘soft landing’ hinges on history not repeating Federal Reserve officials have acknowledged that the battle against inflation will be paid for with lost jobs, and... Published 02 Sep, 2022 10:54am
Business & Finance Dollar jumps to 20-year high NEW YORK: The dollar index hit a 20-year high on Thursday, and notched a 24-year peak against the rate-sensitive... Published 02 Sep, 2022 06:00am
Markets Asian currencies wilt, South Korean won leads losses after trade data Asian emerging currencies were broadly weaker on Thursday as the dollar appreciated on fears of steeper rate hikes... Published 01 Sep, 2022 10:46am
Opinion US Treasury traders switch strategies as liquidity problems worsen Investors in the $23 trillion US Treasury market are slicing up orders and switching to more easily traded issues,... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
World Fed’s Mester: interest rates need to rise ‘somewhat above’ 4% The U.S. Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates somewhat above 4% by early next year and then hold them... Published 31 Aug, 2022 05:43pm
Markets Copper slides after Fed growth warning triggers sell-off LONDON: Copper prices fell to their lowest in more than two weeks on Monday after US central bank chief Jerome ... Published 31 Aug, 2022 05:50am
Business & Finance Dollar higher as bets rise on another oversized Fed rate hike NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday, but was below the 20-year high it hit a day earlier, while the euro edged... Published 31 Aug, 2022 05:50am
World Fed could ‘dial back’ 75-basis-point hikes if inflation slows, Bostic says WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve could have reason to ‘dial back’ from its 75-basis-point interest rate hikes if new... Published 30 Aug, 2022 08:28pm
Markets Industrial metals prices decline on prospects for US rate hike SHANGHAI: Base metals prices in Shanghai fell on Monday on worries of slower economic growth and metals demand after... Published 30 Aug, 2022 06:21am
Business & Finance Senator Warren worries that Fed will tip US economy into recession WASHINGTON: Democratic US Senator Elizabeth Warren said on Sunday that she was very worried that the Federal Reserve... Updated 29 Aug, 2022 09:40am
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