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A new Fed rate-cut cycle, stronger domestic policy support, and a rebound in earnings could draw foreign investors back to Indian markets, says Julius Baer’s Mark Matthews.

Fed’s hard line may force the RBI to keep purse wide open

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) can’t afford to sit on the fence—it’s time for bold monetary stimulus to support growth.

Federal Reserve leaves interest rate unchanged at 4.25-4.5%, flags elevated economic uncertainty

FOMC July Meeting: The U.S. Federal Reserve has kept the federal funds effective rate unchanged at the 4.25-4.5 percent mark, unchanged since December 2024.

FOMC Meeting July 2025: What to expect and when, where, how to watch Jerome Powell's address live - Check details

FOMC Meeting July 2025: Much of the attention will be on whether Powell maintains a hawkish stance or signals a dovish pivot, especially in light of the latest US inflation data — including CPI and PCE figures for June

Fed likely to hold rates steady despite political pressure, markets eye possible cut in September

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its July 30 meeting, despite political pressure and rising inflation.

Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged in June meeting, sees two rate cuts this year

FOMC June Meeting: The U.S. Federal Reserve has kept the federal funds effective rate unchanged at the 4.25-4.5 percent mark, unchanged since December 2024.

US Fed Meeting Highlights: 'I'm not thinking about that': Jerome Powell on possible future as Fed Governor

US Fed Meeting Latest News Today (June 18): 'Everything we do is in service to our public mission,' says Powell amid Trump's ire

Fed to hold rates steady again as officials wait for more clarity on economy

Investors anticipate the next rate cut won’t come until at least September, with another one potentially following in December. Powell will likely try to avoid saying anything too definitive about this year’s rate path.

Rising costs, maxed-out credit could constrain US consumption: Seth Freeman

GlassRatner Advisory's Seth Freeman said that while the Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has indicated a 50 bps interest rate cut this year, he has missed out a crucial point, which is the outlook on consumer credit.

Federal Reserve's latest 'dot-plot' shows two more rate cuts in 2025

The latest projections were largely in line with market expectations. According to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool, investors do not anticipate a rate cut before the Fed’s June meeting, with most expecting just one additional reduction in 2025.

Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged, warns of inflation risks

Markets largely anticipated the central bank to keep rates steady at 4.25–4.50 percent, but investor focus remains on whether the Fed maintains its forecast for two rate cuts this year.

Wall Street end in green after Fed reiterates forecasts for more rate cuts in 2025

The market rally comes after a volatile Tuesday session, when a renewed sell-off erased gains from the previous two days.

US markets glimmer in green ahead of FOMC outcome; all eyes on Powell's comments

The Federal Open Market Committee is poised to announce its decision later today, with markets largely anticipating the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25–4.50 percent.

Wall Street indices slip into red as caution spreads ahead of FOMC meet; S&P 500 edges closer to correction territory

Wall Street slipped back into losses as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and economic projections. While markets expect rates to remain unchanged, focus will be on the Fed’s outlook for future cuts amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

FOMC minutes show officials eager to slow interest rate cuts

The December move marked a full percentage point in reductions since September. The rapid pace produced a dissenting vote in September and another in December - each a rarity under Chair Jerome Powell.

Fed rate cut while inflation not decelerating was a 'mistake', may need to revisit CPI target, says Andrew Freris

Jerome Powell's decision to cut rates while inflation was not clearly decelerating was a mistake. US inflation has not met the Fed's target of 2%, remaining stubbornly above this threshold, said Andrew Freris.

Bitcoin tumbles most in over three months on Jerome Powell's comment on the digital currency

Jerome Powell's comments have had an immediate impact on Bitcoin's market capitalisation, triggering a major fall after the Fed chair commented its position on holding the crypto asset.

Donald Trump, Kamala Harris slice the Fed cut to score points ahead of November election

The Federal Reserve’s rate cut echoed in the 2024 presidential campaign as well, with Democrat Kamala Harris praising the move while Republican Donald Trump implying the move may have been politically driven.

Risk-on for foreign investors: Fed rate cut done; valuation, earnings to drive FII sentiment towards India

Notwithstanding the US Fed rate cut, FIIs inflows into Indian markets will largely hinge on valuation, potential earnings growth, and sector-specific opportunities.

US Fed cuts rate by 50 bps; Indian markets react cautiously amid global slowdown concerns

The big bank rate cut by the US Federal Reserve is expected to facilitate flows to the emerging market assets such as India with weaker dollar and lower rates.

Ray Dalio downplays next US Fed move as investors flag China risks

Bridgewater Associates LP founder Ray Dalio said what the Fed will do this week “doesn’t make a difference” over the longer term as policymakers will ultimately need to keep real interest rates low to allow servicing of mounting debts.

Fed cut to serve as starting gun for central banks across Asia

Central banks in China, Taiwan and Japan are expected to hold rates, though there’s some chance of a cut in Indonesia. They’re followed by the Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Sept 24, which is also expected to keep rates steady.

Markets hinge on Powell emulating Greenspan to avoid a recession

Like nearly three decades ago, bonds and stocks are rallying ahead of a critical Fed meeting. This time, the key question for Chair Jerome Powell is which approach — reducing rates by 25 bps or 50 bps — is most beneficial for the US economy.

As inflation softens, will RBI cut rates?

As WPI softens to a 4-month low of 1.31% in August and FOMC meet gets underway with an expectation of a 25-50 bps rate cut, it remains to be seen if RBI reduce rates at the next MPC meet in October

S&P 500 will attempt to keep going for a ninth session, its longest streak since November 2004

The MSCI All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) too will attempt a ninth day of rise — its longest gaining streak since December, data from Bloomberg showed.