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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
TopicUS Federal Reserve

Topic: US Federal Reserve

Govt shutdown, rate cut — US policy paralysis has created an opportunity for India

A depreciating dollar and abundant liquidity provide an opportunity to explore the rupee’s potential regional role. This represents a significant step toward monetary autonomy.

Indian markets, rupee have recovered for now. The future trajectory depends on a mix of factors

March has been a good month for equity & currency, backed by FPI inflows & weak dollar. Going forward, tariffs, Chinese markets, oil prices & corporate earnings may have a role to play.

US Fed’s rate cut is likely good news for India. It may also help temper RBI’s stance

US & Indian policy rates have seen similar trajectory. With Fed’s rate cuts, difference between interest rates in India & US may widen, leading to foreign capital inflow & stronger Rupee.

US Fed keeps key interest rates intact for 7th time fearing inflation

The US Federal Reserve in its latest monetary policy meeting Wednesday left key interest rate unchanged at 5.25-5.50 per cent 'in order to keep the demand in line with supply and reduce inflationary pressure'.

How Japan’s return to positive interest rates after 17 years could impact world economies

Meanwhile, the European Central Bank & US Federal Reserve left rates unchanged but signalled that they'll start cutting rates this year.

Why India need not worry about Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, but must learn from it

On March 10, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a start-up focussed lender, became the largest bank to fail in the US since the 2008 global...

Why Silicon Valley Bank, a tech startup darling, collapsed and how US govt saved depositors

SVB collapse was a circle of deposit withdrawals leading to fears of a bank run, which then resulted in a bank run. The US regulators have, however, stepped in quickly.

US Federal Reserve approves quarter-point hike, indicating improved inflation outlook

The Federal Reserve is targeting the hikes to bring down inflation, despite recent signs of slowing, which is still running near its highest level since the early 1980s.

India-US goods trade grew 25% this October, but a recession can change this

Indian industries like apparel and gems and jewellery — whose top export destination is the US — set to take a hit due to global downturn. All eyes on US Fed's meeting Wednesday.

Persisting inflation worries, bright growth prospects give RBI room for more future rate hikes

Projection for inflation has been retained at 6.7% for this year and while peak inflation may be behind us, it's still above RBI's comfort level. So, keeping an eye on it is desirable.

On Camera

Top 10 picks of Serendipity Art Festival 2025 by Rohit Chawla

Through film, textile, scent, sound, and gesture, spectators are invited to descend into an immersive environment where inherited knowledge seeps through material and form.

India’s merchandise exports to US rising month-on-month despite Trump tariffs, govt data shows

November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.