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TopicUS Fed

Topic: US Fed

US federal agent tells court sandwich ‘exploded’ in viral DC incident

Asked if the impact of a sub thrown at the agent was enough to warrant a federal charge, CBP Agent Gregory Lairmore said he could feel its “impact through his bulletproof” vest.

‘Price of defending rupee’: Sliding by $3.6 bn/week, India’s forex sees steepest fall in decade

In January 1st week, India had forex reserves worth $633 bn, indicating a fall of over $82 billion so far. Forex depletion means RBI's been selling dollars to tackle falling rupee.

As US Fed tapers bond purchases, India must avoid drastic policy responses to limit spillover

India was among the most affected countries when the Federal Reserve slowed down bond purchases in 2013, known as ‘taper tantrum’, which put pressure on the rupee.

US Fed ready to act to sustain expansion if trade wars hit economy

German industry body shows disapproval of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government, says ‘lost all confidence’.

On Camera

US pilot rescue in Iran must be seen more than war cost. Nation protects its warriors

A live American pilot paraded on Iranian state television would have been an intelligence windfall and a propaganda coup of historic proportions.

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.