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Yellen Signals Fed Won’t Be Cowed After Trump’s Election Victory

EghtesadOnline: Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signaled that the central bank wasn’t about to roll over in the face of Donald Trump’s surprise election victory last week.

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Publish Date:19/November/2016 | 07:27

Yellen says Fed could raise interest rates 'relatively soon'

EghtesadOnline: The Federal Reserve could raise U.S. interest rates "relatively soon" if economic data keeps pointing to an improving labor market and rising inflation, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Thursday in a clear hint the U.S. central bank could hike next month.

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Publish Date:17/November/2016 | 15:41

Government Bonds Fall Worldwide on Trump-Fed Nexus; Oil Declines

EghtesadOnline: Government bonds tumbled around the world and the dollar rose on speculation that the economic outlook is sufficiently strong to allow the Federal Reserve to step up the pace of interest-rate hikes. Metals and crude oil fell.

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Publish Date:16/November/2016 | 24:12

In wake of Trump win, focus may drift back to Fed and inflation

EghtesadOnline: After Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the U.S. presidential election, investors may refocus in the coming week on the health of the world economy and any signs that years of rock-bottom interest rates and fiscal austerity are coming to an end.

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Publish Date:12/November/2016 | 06:28

Trump win casts doubt on Fed's plans to hike interest rates

EghtesadOnline: Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential race throws into question the core assumption in global financial markets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon and follow with further gradual hikes over coming years.

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Publish Date:09/November/2016 | 08:49

Strong U.S. job growth, rising wages boost Dec rate hike prospects

EghtesadOnline: U.S. employers maintained a strong pace of hiring in October and boosted wages for workers, which could effectively seal the case for a December interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve .

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Publish Date:05/November/2016 | 05:03

U.S. dollar likely to drift higher in the year ahead: Reuters poll

EghtesadOnline: The U.S. dollar is likely to drift higher into next year as the Federal Reserve forges a lone but gradual path toward higher interest rates, according to foreign exchange strategists polled by Reuters.

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Publish Date:01/November/2016 | 24:22

US Stock futures up on upbeat Chinese data; Fed meet eyed

EghtesadOnline: U.S. stock index futures were higher on Tuesday, helped by upbeat manufacturing data from China and as investors awaited the outcome of the two-day Federal Reserve meeting.

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Publish Date:01/November/2016 | 24:17

Fed to hold rates steady, put December hike firmly in view

EghtesadOnline: The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but set the stage for a hike in December amid signs the economy is picking up steam.

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Publish Date:01/November/2016 | 24:05

U.S. Stocks Fall With Mexico Peso on Clinton Probe; Bonds Rise

EghtesadOnline: U.S. stocks fell with Mexico’s peso after the FBI said it’s reopening an investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of an unauthorized e-mail server. Bonds rose, while the dollar slumped as traders pared bets on a Federal Reserve hike this year.

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Publish Date:29/October/2016 | 06:15

Global stocks sag as bond 'bloodbath' shows no sign of letting up

EghtesadOnline: Stocks fell on Friday, curbed by the continued surge in global bond yields, while the dollar hit a three-month high against the yen as investors grew more confident that the Federal Reserve will raise U.S. interest rates by the end of the year.

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Publish Date:28/October/2016 | 09:11

Wall St. set to open lower ahead of Fed minutes

EghtesadOnline: Wall Street looked set to open lower on Wednesday as investors eyed the finer details of the Federal Reserve 's September policy meeting.

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Publish Date:25/October/2016 | 09:17

Asian stocks eke out gains, dollar nears a nine-month high

EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks eked out gains but lacked clear direction on Monday after Wall Street's sluggish performance late last week, while the dollar hit a near nine-month high as comments from a Federal Reserve official boosted bets of a rate hike by year-end.

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Publish Date:24/October/2016 | 08:54

Dollar steps back from seven-month high; Aussie trims gains

EghtesadOnline: The dollar stepped back from a seven-month high against an index of currencies on Wednesday after U.S. consumer prices showed a moderation in underlying inflation, prompting markets to trim bets on a December Federal Reserve rate hike.

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Publish Date:19/October/2016 | 07:22

Fed 'very close' to employment, inflation goals: Fischer

EghtesadOnline: The Federal Reserve is "very close" to its U.S. employment and inflation targets, Fed Vice Chair Stanley Fischer said on Monday, as he warned against making rash changes to the policy framework in an effort to boost economic growth.

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Publish Date:18/October/2016 | 05:18

Asian Stocks Advance With European Futures as Dollar Retreats

EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks rallied with European and U.S. equity index futures, while the dollar weakened versus most peers amid speculation Federal Reserve policy will remain accommodative. Fading prospects for interest-rate cuts in Australia and New Zealand boosted their currencies.

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Publish Date:18/October/2016 | 07:18

Long Bond Selloff Spreads as European Stocks Drop With Crude Oil

EghtesadOnline: Longer-dated bonds fell in Asia and Europe after comments by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen fueled concern that policy makers will tolerate faster inflation. European shares declined with oil.

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Publish Date:17/October/2016 | 08:33

Asian shares fall, dollar at seven-month high after Yellen comments

EghtesadOnline: Asian shares fell on Monday while the dollar held firm near seven-month high against a basket of major currencies after comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen boosted long-dated U.S. bond yields.

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Publish Date:17/October/2016 | 06:56

Stocks, dollar rebound but Yellen rattles markets

EghtesadOnline: Global stocks and the dollar rebounded on Friday, buoyed at first by U.S. and Chinese data, but Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen later rattled investors when she said aggressive steps may be needed to address an economy whose potential is slipping.

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Publish Date:15/October/2016 | 05:36

Fed's Yellen says 'high-pressure' policy may be only way back from crisis

EghtesadOnline: The Federal Reserve may need to run a "high-pressure economy" to reverse damage from the 2008-2009 crisis that depressed output, sidelined workers, and risks becoming a permanent scar, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Friday in a broad review of where the recovery may still fall short.

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Publish Date:15/October/2016 | 05:09