Us Growth

For all of 2023, the economy grew 2.5%, up from 1.9% in 2022.

US growth expected to slow in Q4 as downturn fears loom

Economic activity has been easing as the US central bank hiked the benchmark lending rate seven times last year, in hopes of cooling demand and reining in costs as inflation surged.

One number to gauge where the economy is headed

When yields on the T-note rise, it means expectations for economic growth and inflation are rising

Fed officials tamp down overheating worries

Fed officials have been clear for months that they expect prices to pop this spring and summer as the economy reopens but that they think the jump will prove temporary

Donald Trump economist says 'uncertainty' from trade disputes hit business investment

"Once we got renegotiation of trade agreements, we saw uncertainty in the market, and investment took a hit," Tomas Philipson, acting chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, said in a briefing with reporters about the CEA's annual Economic Report of the President.

Indian economy in great position; consumption story growing: BofA CEO

He also expressed confidence about the US growth and the overall world economy, citing the estimates of his research team for a 3.2 per cent growth for the global economy and 1.7 per cent for the US in 2020.

Fed's Loretta Mester says rates may need to rise if US growth stays on track

The Fed last week left its target range for short-term interest rates unchanged at between 2.25 percent and 2.5 percent, and in what was widely viewed as a dovish shift said it would be "patient" in making any further adjustments to borrowing costs.

Fed's James Bullard says inflation miss has 'cost' US lost growth

Several policymakers are encouraging the U.S. central bank to review its method for controlling inflation and consider a system that makes up for weak inflation in one year by allowing prices to rise more quickly in future years so that the overall level, over time, stays on a set path.

India still amongst best economies in the world: StanChart

Growth in India is on a good stead and according to Standard Chartered the country should be amongst the fastest growing economies in the world, says its Economist-Asia Chidu Narayanan in an interview to CNBC-TV18.

Yen, bond yields rise as Bank of Japan action underwhelms

Investors also digested a heavy slew of European corporate earnings dominated by some of the region's biggest banks and awaited the first estimate of second-quarter US growth.

Fed keeps rates unchanged, wary eye on global markets

The decision by the central bank's rate-setting committee was widely expected after a month-long plunge in US and world equities raised concerns an abrupt global slowdown could drag on US growth.

Fed hike in 2015 unlikely; won‘t sell India now: Rabobank

Michael Every of Rabobank says, if he held India then he would not sell now but advices that in current volatile times it is better to preserve capital.

EMs to benefit from first Fed rate hike: Ashmore Invst Mgmt

The Fed is widely expected to hike rates for the first time in nine years in September. Ninety-two percent of the participants in CNBC's Fed Survey expect the central bank to begin raising rates this year,

Gold regains Rs 27k mark on surging demand

Pure gold (99.9 purity) also climbed by a similar margin to settle at Rs 27,195 per 10 grams against Rs 27,035.

Gold near 1-month high as $, stocks drop on US growth fears

Gold has rallied, with some analysts beginning to suggest that gains could continue or at least hold for a little longer.

Sticking to 3% fiscal deficit target by FY17: Chidambaram

According to Chidambaram, the task before India is to reverse these “unintended consequences” and lay the ground for faster, more inclusive and sustained growth over the next five years.

Why we're not keen on US stocks: Credit Suisse

Bond yields are also set to rise as the Federal Reserve is expected to begin tapering its purchases of assets as growth improves, another factor typically heralding underperformance by US stocks, Credit Suisse says.

US stocks power to record highs, dollar firm

US equities have risen the past three weeks, racking up a 14 percent gain so far this year on some better-than-expected company earnings and the Federal Reserve's ultra-easy monetary policy to support the economic recovery.

FIIs cautious on India; US fisc worry remains: Bain Capital

The United States has postponed the debt ceiling by three months and Steve Pagliuca, Managing Director of Bain Capital Private Equity spoke to CNBC-TV18 about what is means for US politics, US growth and global growth, investment opportunities in 2013 and where India ranks on that list.

Fed officials offer divergent views on inflation risks

Federal Reserve officials offered divergent opinions on Monday about the correct stance for monetary policy, pitting a hawk against a dove over the inflation risk posed by the central bank's massive ongoing efforts to buoy US growth.

Revised India's FY13 GDP target close to 6-6.5%: JPMorgan

Citing that India‘s potential growth has lowered considerably from its highs of 2003 to 2008, Jahangir Aziz of JPMorgan tells CNBC-TV18 that the decline in equipment investing by corporates is the key trigger for this slowdown.

Gold near 2-week high on dollar, US GDP data

Gold held near a 2-week high on Monday on prospects of more safe haven buying, with the dollar under pressure from weaker-than-expected US economic data and speculation the Federal Reserve could ease policy further to boost growth.

Keep your coats on! It's going to be a stormy 2012

If there‘s one thing that has been consistent this year, it has been volatility. The year has been marred by slowdown concerns in emerging markets followed by concerns around US growth and ultimately questions around the survival of the Euro, resulting in large sell-offs across all markets.

Asian shares drift lower

Asian shares drifted lower on Wednesday, weighed down by mining and technology stocks after a downward revision of US growth data raised new concerns about the faltering global economy.

Goldman Sachs downgrades second half US GDP, again

Goldman Sachs said on Friday that it is cutting the firm's estimates for US growth in the second half of this year to between 1% and 1.5%, as it sees the economy "losing further momentum."