Rupee and reserves to remain restless: Experts

Last Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2015, 18:15

The US Fed will decided on whether or not to raise interest rates in its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) slated for September 16-17.

Global economy Weekahead: Fed to dominate week of central bank meetings

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 14:58

The U.S. Federal Reserve takes centre stage in the coming week, eclipsing industry data from China, another grim inflation reading from the euro zone and rate decisions in Japan and Switzerland.

We're prepared for US rate hike, so don't delay: World to Fed

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 08:47

Central bankers from around the world are telling their American counterparts that they are ready for a US interest rate hike and would prefer that the Federal Reserve make the move without further ado.

Fed says rate hike next month hinges on market volatility

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 03:36

The US Federal Reserve on Friday left the door open to a September interest rate hike even while several central bank officials acknowledged that turmoil in financial markets, if prolonged, could delay monetary policy tightening.

Gold near multi-year low ahead of Fed's rate hike expectations

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 07:26

Gold steadied not far from a 5-1/2-year low early on Wednesday after comments from a Federal Reserve official backed investor expectations that the U.S. central bank would hike interest rates as early as next month.

US economy improving, says Fed; September rate hike in view

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 10:04

The US economy and job market continue to strengthen, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, leaving the door open for a possible interest rate hike when central bank policymakers next meet in September.

Fed says US economy still strong enough to handle rate hike

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 00:04

The U.S. economy is growing moderately after a winter swoon and likely strong enough to support an interest rate increase by the end of the year, U.S. Federal Reserve officials indicated on Wednesday.

Asian gold buyers retreat as prices trapped in tight range

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 15:45

Expectations of a further drop in gold prices and better returns from surging equities in China have tamed demand for the precious metal in Asia despite recent price declines.

Europe woes and US rate hike prospects depress stocks, boost dollar

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 08:27

Taking a lead from Wall Street`s slide, MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3 percent with Australian and South Korean shares suffering losses. Tokyo`s Nikkei shed 0.3 percent.

Gold price near 1-week high on safe-haven bids; dollar, stocks slip

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 09:16

Gold held overnight gains to trade near its highest in a week on Wednesday, supported by weakness in the dollar and equities, but fund liquidation and uncertainty over the timing of a possible US rate hike kept the rally in check.

Gold price falls on firmer dollar as US rate hike bets intact

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 13:28

Gold dropped for a fifth session in six on Tuesday as a firmer dollar eroded modest gains to drag bullion back below $1,200 an ounce, while prices are likely to come under further pressure amid a looming hike in U.S. interest rates.

Gold slips as dollar gains, US rate hike worries drag

Last Updated: Monday, April 13, 2015, 13:26

Gold dropped for a fourth session in five on Monday as the dollar firmed, backed by expectations the Federal Reserve may be on course to raise US interest rates soon.