US interest rates
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Trump economic adviser: Fed doing 'good job,' respects independence
EghtesadOnline: White House economic adviser Gary Cohn said on Sunday that the Federal Reserve "has been doing a good job" and the Trump administration respects its independence, even if the…
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Dollar subdued after U.S. wage growth disappoints
EghtesadOnline: The dollar started the week on the back foot on Monday, after U.S. data showed a smaller-than-expected rise in wages in January that reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve…
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BOJ Kuroda: Steady U.S. growth may push up rates, dollar
EghtesadOnline: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Friday U.S. economic growth and inflation may accelerate in coming years, which may push up interest rates and the value of the…
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European shares dip, sterling falls on Brexit comments
EghtesadOnline: The dollar edged higher on Monday, boosted by robust U.S. wage growth data strengthening the case for more Federal Reserve interest rate increases, while Britain's pound fell…
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Rising REITs back bets on stronger economy
EghtesadOnline: Investors puzzled over whether U.S. interest rates are rising due to a stronger economy or because of fears about inflation might want to look at the recent gains in REITs for…
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Euro soars, dollar slips in holiday-thinned trade
EghtesadOnline: The euro jumped to its highest in three weeks in thin Asian trade on Friday, but was on track for a losing year on expectations that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's policies…
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U.S. existing home sales rise to near 10-year high
EghtesadOnline: U.S. home resales unexpectedly rose in November, reaching their highest level in nearly 10 years, likely as buyers rushed into the market to lock in low interest rates in anticipation…
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Raging Stocks, Fed Fears Trigger ‘Dislocation’ in Global Markets
EghtesadOnline: The Trump rally in stocks and expected interest rate increase at the Federal Reserve meeting next week is whipsawing traders in most asset classes who are searching for signs…
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Fed's Mester says devil will be in details on U.S. fiscal policy changes
EghtesadOnline: The U.S. economy needs higher interest rates although the Federal Reserve will closely scrutinize the expected changes in America's fiscal, trade and immigration policies, Cleveland…
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Dollar hoisted higher as U.S. yields rise on Trump bets
EghtesadOnline: The dollar held near 13 1/2-year highs against a currency basket in Asian trading on Monday, as investors stuck with bets that President-elect Donald Trump's administration would…
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U.S. banks' post-election rally may be just an appetizer
EghtesadOnline: The U.S. banking sector's dramatic rally post Election Day is likely just a taste of bigger gains to come, as investors expect banks to reap huge benefits from rising interest…
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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…
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Fed’s Lockhart Says Bar High for Not Hiking Rates Next Month
EghtesadOnline: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Dennis Lockhart signaled the U.S. central bank was on track to raise interest rates next month, provided nothing intervened to give policy…
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Persian Gulf Stocks Decline After Fed Rate Bets Sink Emerging Markets
EghtesadOnline: Most Persian Gulf stocks dropped, tracking a retreat in emerging markets on Friday as U.S. jobs data spurred speculation the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year,…
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Fed's Williams says U.S. economy can handle rate hike
EghtesadOnline: The Federal Reserve can raise interest rates without threatening the U.S. economic recovery, a top Federal Reserve policymaker said on Tuesday, saying the central bank risks doing…
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Fed keeps rates steady, signals one hike by end of year
EghtesadOnline: The U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but strongly signaled it could still tighten monetary policy by the end of this year as the labor market improved…
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Dollar stands tall after U.S. data bolsters Fed rate hike bets
EghtesadOnline: The dollar traded near a two-week high against a basket of major currencies on Monday after U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in August, bolstering expectations that…
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U.S. inflation stirring as healthcare, housing costs surge
EghtesadOnline: U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in August as healthcare costs recorded their biggest gain in 32-1/2 years, pointing to a steady build-up of inflation that could allow…
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Fed meeting grabs spotlight amid volatility comeback
EghtesadOnline: Stock investors next week will focus on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision and whether economic growth trends have given the U.S. central bank reason to raise interest…
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Trump says Fed keeping rates low because of pressure from Obama
EghtesadOnline: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday that U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was keeping interest rates low because of political pressure from the…
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Asia stocks gain, dollar sags on Fed governor's dovish comments
EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks rose on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard calmed global markets with remarks that appeared to reduce the prospects of a near-term interest rate…
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Emerging Markets Rally as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Pulled; Won Surges
EghtesadOnline: Emerging-market stocks and currencies rallied after a slew of weak U.S. economic data quelled speculation the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this month. European equities…
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Wall St. ends up on views Fed will hold off on rates
EghtesadOnline: U.S. stocks rose slightly on Tuesday, nudging the Nasdaq to a record high close, as economic data bolstered views the Federal Reserve may decide against raising interest rates…
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Fed's Williams says U.S. economy in good shape, wants rate hike
EghtesadOnline: A top Federal Reserve official on Tuesday repeated his call for gradual interest rate hikes, evidently unfazed by a slowdown in U.S. job gains and sluggishness in the services…
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Strong U.S. employment report brightens economic outlook
EghtesadOnline: U.S. employment rose more than expected for the second month in a row in July and wages picked up, bolstering expectations of faster economic growth, and raising the probability…
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Bond World Sees ‘Live’ September for Fed, But It’s September ’17
EghtesadOnline: Forget September, or even December. Bond traders are betting the Federal Reserve won’t be able to pull off another interest-rate increase until September next year.
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Fed seen holding rates steady as inflation watch continues
EghtesadOnline: The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week, deferring any possible increase until September or December, as policymakers hold out for more…