Trends - US interest rates - Business Recorder

World

Fed holds rates steady, sees 'elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market

Economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace,” Fed policymakers said

Updated 29 Jan, 2026 06:37am

Business & Finance

US Fed expected to keep rates steady as it opens key meeting

The rate-setting FOMC started its gathering at 10 am Eastern Time (1500 GMT) as scheduled, a central bank spokesperson said

Published 27 Jan, 2026 08:30pm

Print

Fed set to keep rates steady

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged when it meets in the coming...

Published 26 Jan, 2026 05:38am

Markets

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (January 09, 2026). ==================================== BR...

Published 10 Jan, 2026 06:29am

World

US job growth stuck at stall speed in December; unemployment rate dips to 4.4%

Job growth last month was concentrated in a few sectors

Published 10 Jan, 2026 12:41am

Markets

Indian rupee weakens as corporate dollar outflows eclipse Fed boost

Asian currencies were trading mixed on Thursday, while the dollar index recouped

Published 11 Dec, 2025 11:23pm

Business & Finance

Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday in another divided vote, but signaled it will...

Published 11 Dec, 2025 12:38am

Markets

Oil eases 1pc with Ukraine peace talks

NEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, after falling 2 percent in the previous session, with investors keeping...

Published 10 Dec, 2025 03:28am

Markets

Dollar gains as investors brace for ‘hawkish’ Fed this week

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Monday in choppy trading ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

Markets

Gulf markets in red on fading US rate cut hopes

DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday after hawkish Federal Reserve officials dimmed hopes for...

Published 17 Nov, 2025 07:17am

Markets

Gulf bourses gain on optimism over further US rate cuts

DUBAI: Gulf stock markets closed on positive trajectories on Sunday, propelled by heightened investor expectations...

Published 06 Oct, 2025 07:11am

Print

Gold: upward trend likely to persist

The Federal Reserve initiated its first action of the year by reducing interest rates by 25 basis points, which was...

Updated 22 Sep, 2025 07:47am

Business & Finance

Dollar extends post-FOMC rebound

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Friday, extending its rebound against most major currencies, as traders reassessed...

Updated 20 Sep, 2025 08:24am

Business & Finance

US Fed opens policy meeting, set to hold rates steady

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve opened its two-day policy meeting Tuesday, with the central bank widely expected...

Published 29 Jul, 2025 07:06pm

World

Fed poised to hold off on rate cuts, defying Trump pressure

WASHINGTON: The US central bank is widely expected to hold off slashing interest rates again at its upcoming ...

Published 28 Jul, 2025 05:42am

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

World

Trump summons Powell, tells him he’s making a mistake on rates

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to the White House on Thursday for...

Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am

Print

US tariff policy hurting USD

There has been some stability in the markets, as sentiments have improved following the announcement of trade...

Updated 12 May, 2025 07:04am

Print

All eyes on the Fed’s interest rate decision

This week, the market will be closely monitoring the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, which is set to be...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:43am

Print

Fed likely to keep rates steady

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting this...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Print

Investors riled by bond market selloff

LONDON/ NEW YORK: A sharp selloff in some of the world’s biggest government bond markets and a continued rise in...

Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am

Business & Finance

US Fed can proceed ‘more cautiously’ with rate cuts: official

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is in a position to proceed “more cautiously” with rate cuts given stubborn...

Published 06 Jan, 2025 07:36pm

Business & Finance

Dollar edges lower

NEW YORK: The dollar dipped on Friday but was on track for its strongest weekly performance since early November on...

Updated 04 Jan, 2025 07:50am

World

US Fed cuts rate by quarter-point in third straight reduction

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point Wednesday and signaled a slower pace of...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 12:13am

Business & Finance

US dollar mixed after jobs data

NEW YORK: The US dollar was mixed on Friday after data showed the unemployment rate in the world’s largest economy...

Published 07 Dec, 2024 08:13am

World

Fed cuts rates, notes labor market easing and solid economic growth

Slashes benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to target range of 4.5% to 4.75%

Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:20am

Business & Finance

Trump’s win emboldens dollar bulls as they brace for tariffs

NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House is putting a spotlight on the US dollar, which could...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:22am

Markets

Aussie hit by China stimulus scepticism; US dollar firm on Fed outlook

TOKYO: The Australian and New Zealand dollars slumped on Wednesday as scepticism grew about top trading partner...

Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:08am

Markets

Dollar holds on to 7-week highs as traders consider US rates outlook

SINGAPORE: The dollar clung to seven-week highs against major currencies on Tuesday as investors ponder the outlook...

Published 08 Oct, 2024 10:08am

Markets

Dollar wavers, risk-sensitive currencies boosted by China optimism

SINGAPORE: The dollar wobbled on Friday and looked set for a third straight month of declines as investors weighed...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 10:09am