The US Federal Reserve (Fed) will announce monetary policy decisions following the December policy meeting on Wednesday. Alongside the policy statement, the US central bank will publish the revised Summary of Economic Projections (SEP), also known as the dot plot.
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Jerome Powell-led FOMC meeting begins today
The US Federal Reserve began its deliberations for the latest monetary policy decisions today, December 17, and will announce its new benchmark interest rate decision on Wednesday, December 18. The US central bank will conduct its two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting amid analysts’ expectations of another quarter-point rate cut for the second straight time.
Gold prices fall ahead of Fed meeting
Gold prices: “After a slight recovery at the beginning of the week, the price is falling further today. The main obstacle is the sharp rise in US bond yields, which is increasing the opportunity cost of holding gold. Behind this is the reduction in expectations for Fed interest rate cuts in the coming year.”
Gold Futures Rise as December Fed Rate Cut Priced In
Gold futures rise, finding some support after a volatile month. Futures are up 0.3% at $2,646.60 a troy ounce. The precious metal has gained as the U.S. Federal Reserve appears likely to continue interest-rate cuts at its December meeting, ING analysts write.
Market Outlook: Earnings, Fed Policy & other key Drivers for FY25
The Indian market is currently undergoing a corrective phase, impacted by the rise in the dollar index following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US Presidential elections, along with continuous outflows from foreign investors and the Middle East crisis.
Federal Reserve ready to cut interest rates by 25 basis points
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) will announce monetary policy decisions following the November policy meeting on Thursday, just barely two days after Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the United States. Market participants widely anticipate that the US central bank will lower the policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to the range of 4.5%-4.75%.
I See a 25 Basis Point Rate Cut; Neal Bhai
After the unexpected 50 basis point rate cut in September, market participants have turned their attention to the performance of the US economy to gauge the likelihood of further cuts. This focus aligns with the Federal Reserve’s shift toward monitoring the labor market, although inflation, especially excluding food and energy costs, is proving more stubborn than before.
Strong US Jobs Report Takes Pressure Off Fed for Next Meeting
Surprisingly strong hiring in September has taken pressure off the Federal Reserve by reducing worries over the US labor market, giving policymakers room to continue cutting interest rates at a more gradual pace in coming months.
The Fed is in no Hurry to Cut Interest Rates
Gold (XAU/USD) started the new week under bearish pressure and fell by nearly 1% on Monday. Speaking at the annual meeting of the National Association for Business Economics, Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell refrained from giving any new hints about the next policy move.
फेड ने ब्याज दर 50 आधार अंक घटाकर 4.75%-5% कर दी
अमेरिकी फेडरल रिजर्व (Fed) ने बुधवार को घोषणा की कि उसने सितंबर की नीति बैठक के बाद नीति दर, संघीय निधि दर को 50 आधार अंकों से घटाकर 4.75%-5% की सीमा तक कर दिया है। हालांकि बाजार का पूर्वानुमान 25 बीपीएस दर कटौती का था, लेकिन 50 बीपीएस कटौती की उम्मीदें बढ़ रही थीं।