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Wall Street traders trim bets for December Fed rate cut on Powell’s caution

Swaps traders lowered the chance to less than 60% that the central bank reduces rates at their two-day gathering that wraps on Dec. 18 — from roughly 80% a day earlier.

Nifty Midcap 100, Smallcap indices fall over 2% after US Fed rate cut; 87 of 100 midcap stocks trade in red

In the last few weeks, broader markets have seen a good run-up, especially the mid and the small-cap stocks, which saw long positions being built up mainly in anticipation of the US Fed rate cut.

Banking Central | Will RBI close this year with a rate cut?

An expected rate cut by the US Fed later this week and easing of local inflation numbers prepare the ground for a rate cut by December

Fed Chair Jerome Powell to speak at Jackson Hole Symposium on August 23

Fed Chair has had a tradition of participating in this annual event, and this year's event comes ahead of the crucial September policy where the Fed is widely expected to cut borrowing costs.

FOMC minutes raise concerns over sticky inflation; push 'higher-for-longer' narrative on rate cuts

The US Fed policymakers expressed apprehensions over the rate-cut timeline as inflation remains above the US central bank's 2 percent target, despite cooling significantly.

US stocks face downside risk amid frothy markets, may see a boil-the-frog recession: JP Morgan

The big worry for central banks is a wage-price spiral, where both wages and prices move up in lockstep, forcing rates to move ever higher.

Investor extraordinaire Druckenmiller predicts deeper crisis, more shoes to fall

Druckenmiller is not all gloom though. "Despite the challenges we face, there are opportunities for those who can navigate wisely and identify pockets of growth and innovation," he said.

If US Fed wants to be true to inflation target, it should hike: Mohamed El-Erian

At its last meeting, the US central bank raised funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 5 to 5.25 percent, the highest since 2007. The Federal Open Market Committee is to meet on June 13

Traders largely indifferent, some expect a knee-jerk reaction to FOMC meeting

Option data at the end of the day on May 3 suggests a number of hurdles for the index. At the same time support is also present as traders have not taken a definite view on it.

Fed meeting holds high stakes for Joe Biden

Powell suggested in congressional testimony this month that the Fed could raise rates by as much as half a percentage point in the two-day meeting that ends on Wednesday.

What to watch as the Fed meets amid bank turmoil

A series of bank failures since then have not only convinced investors and Wall Street economists that policymakers will lift borrowing costs by just a quarter-point Wednesday — some are questioning whether central bankers will raise them at all.

Markets fall in initial trade on weak global trends

The BSE Sensex fell 329.12 points to 60,343.60 after a weak beginning. The NSE Nifty declined 97.3 points to 17,729.40.

Fed meeting: 75 bps rate hike a certainty but 100 bps can't be ruled out

More than the quantum of the hike, the Fed’s guidance about the path ahead for interest rates will steer the markets

US Fed Meeting Preview | Containing inflation top priority, 75 bps hike in interest rates likely

The Fed is under pressure to quickly take its policy rate to the neutral level that neither stimulates nor restricts - and beyond.

Ahead of US Fed meet, experts gaze into their rate-hike crystal balls: Here's what they foretell

Financial markets will look to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting for a timeline by which the US central bank will pare its bond holdings, guidance for future rate hikes, forecast on GDP growth and inflation.

Explained | Key global and domestic triggers this week as analysts expect market volatility

On the domestic front, retail inflation data, wholesale inflation numbers, crude oil prices, and FII's behaviour will be key triggers for stock markets in the current holiday-shortened week.

Russia-Ukraine crisis, Fed rate decision crucial factors for markets: Analysts

The movement of the rupee, Brent crude and foreign institutional investors would also be crucial for the equity market.

'Good time to invest in firms having longevity, but don't expect returns immediately'

Going forward, equity markets would be a function of economic recovery and sustained liquidity support provided by central banks to support financial markets.

Gold price today: Yellow metal edges lower after US Fed slash rates by 25 bps

Experts suggest that Gold prices could retest Rs 37,500-37,400 per 10 grams. Silver prices are also expected to remain soft and could retest Rs 46,500-46,200 post the US Fed verdict.

Yellen nudges markets slightly on rates

Yellen spoke after the market close Thursday in a much awaited speech that traders had hoped would clarify the central bank's position on rate hikes, after last week's FOMC meeting and a week of volatile markets. Stock traders covered shorts ahead of the 5 pm ET speech, expecting Yellen might give the market a boost.