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Business & Finance

US Fed governor Miran says rates should fall over 1%-point in 2026

The Fed voted to lower the benchmark lending rate by a quarter percentage point

Published 06 Jan, 2026 08:32pm

World

Tariffs may lower inflation, SF Fed research suggests

The Fed kept rates steady last year, worried tariffs would boost inflation

Published 06 Jan, 2026 12:31am

Markets

Oil falls 1pc amid ongoing Ukraine talks

HOUSTON: Oil prices slid 1.5 percent on Monday as investors weighed ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine and an...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

Markets

Most Gulf markets gain on US rate cut hopes

DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday, buoyed by growing expectations of a US Federal Reserve...

Published 08 Dec, 2025 02:51am

Markets

Gold prices gain on rate cut bets

NEW YORK: Gold gained on Friday, supported by growing bets on a US interest rate cut, with markets focused on...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Markets

Oil prices edge higher

NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up on Monday as investors gave more weight to the chances of a US interest rate cut over...

Published 25 Nov, 2025 05:54am

Markets

Copper pulls back on Fed caution

LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday from the previous day’s record highs on cautious remarks by the ...

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:22am

World

Fed lowers rates, nods to limits of data during shutdown; two policymakers dissent

Cuts interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point

Published 30 Oct, 2025 12:08am

Business & Finance

US Fed official backs two more interest rate cuts this year

WASHINGTON: A senior US Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that she supports two more interest rate cuts this...

Published 14 Oct, 2025 07:58pm

Markets

Most Gulf markets gain on US rate cut hopes

DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday supported by hopes of further US interest rate cuts...

Published 10 Oct, 2025 07:55am

Markets

Most Gulf bourses gain on US rate cut hopes

DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets closed higher on Tuesday as investor optimism over potential US interest rate cuts ...

Published 08 Oct, 2025 07:23am

Business & Finance

Fed delivers normal-sized rate cut, sees steady pace of further reductions; Miran dissents

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday and indicated it...

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 12:32am

Markets

STOXX 600 slips as French rating review looms

FRANKFURT: European shares ended the week on a strong note but were a little lower on Friday as investors turned...

Published 13 Sep, 2025 05:50am

Business & Finance

Dollar weakens with Fed cut in view

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro and Swiss franc on Friday, on course for a 2 percent decline in August...

Published 30 Aug, 2025 06:00am

Print

Gold expected to continue its upward trend

The market remains uncertain regarding the timing of a US interest rate cut, with participants closely monitoring ...

Published 25 Aug, 2025 06:11am

World

Powell says Fed may need to cut rates, will proceed carefully

JACKSON HOLE: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday pointed to a possible interest rate cut at the U.S....

Published 22 Aug, 2025 11:26pm

World

Trump says may allow lawsuit against Fed chair over renovations

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday he might allow “a major lawsuit against” the US central bank chief...

Published 12 Aug, 2025 08:54pm

World

US Fed minutes show divide on rate cut pace, tariff impacts

WASHINGTON: US central bank officials have divergent views on cutting interest rates this year, with continued...

Published 10 Jul, 2025 01:02am

World

How rising US interest rates could cause currency volatility in emerging markets

Market insights by Quoc Dat Tong, Senior Financial Markets Strategist at Exness.

Published 27 Jun, 2025 03:12pm

Markets

European stocks muted as investors gauge US interest rate outlook

FRANKFURT: European stocks seesawed throughout Thursday before closing largely flat, as investors weighed the latest...

Published 27 Jun, 2025 03:19am

World

Fed keeps rates unchanged, sees two cuts in 2025 but less easing in later years

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and policymakers signaled borrowing costs...

Published 18 Jun, 2025 11:12pm

Print

Tariff situation undoubtedly impacting US economy

The US economy added 151,000 jobs, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%. This is a key economic indicator for the...

Published 10 Mar, 2025 05:58am

World

Fed seen restarting rate cuts in June as still-elevated inflation slows

US benchmark interest rate is currently at 4.25%-4.50%

Updated 28 Feb, 2025 10:11pm

Business & Finance

Fed may cut rates in last meeting of Biden era

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce a quarter point cut to its key lending rate on...

Published 16 Dec, 2024 06:08am

Markets

Saudi stocks gain on US rate cut bets

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended higher on Sunday as investors raised their bets on the prospect of a US...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 06:43am

Markets

Currencies trade in tight range as market awaits more US rate cues

The US dollar held near its lowest level in more than a year against a basket of peers on Wednesday, with sterling...

Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:18am

Markets

Currencies tread water as Middle East risks temper rate cut optimism

SINGAPORE: The dollar edged higher on Tuesday and major currencies traded sideways as lingering concerns over...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 10:10am

Business & Finance

Dollar lower after Powell signals rate cut

NEW YORK: The dollar turned lower and sterling rose to its highest in more than two years on Friday after Federal...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Markets

Gold prices set for weekly drop, with focus on Fed cues

Gold prices were subdued on Friday and headed for a weekly decline, while investors awaited further cues to gauge...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:34am

Print

Fed under pressure to cut rates as market turmoil continues

WASHINGTON: The ongoing global stock sell-off has fueled calls for the US Federal Reserve to lower interest rates...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am