European stocks retreat in face of Fed rate hike
December 21, 2018 | 12:18
European stock markets slumped on Thursday (Dec 20) as investors were seized by fears that the US Federal Reserve hiking interest rates could choke economic growth.
Trump attacks Fed on eve of policy meeting
December 18, 2018 | 09:18
US President Donald Trump again lashed out at the Federal Reserve on Monday (Dec 17) for considering raising interest rates, on the eve of a meeting at which policymakers are widely expected to do so.
US business optimism wanes over tariffs, rate hikes: Fed
December 06, 2018 | 20:01
US business optimism has fallen in recent weeks amid uncertainty over tariff disputes, rising interest rates and continued labour shortages, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.(Dec 5).
European stocks rise on rate hopes as oil rebounds
November 30, 2018 | 09:43
LONDON: European stocks mostly rose on Thursday (Nov 29), lifted by hopes that the US Federal Reserve may be moderating its stance on interest rate rises, dealers said.
Chinese stocks sink to lowest levels since 2014
October 12, 2018 | 09:50
Chinese stock markets plunged to their lowest levels in four years on Thursday (Oct 11) following a global rout.
US Fed warns of 'consequential' risk from escalating trade disputes
August 23, 2018 | 08:52
An escalation of ongoing US trade disputes poses a "consequential downside risk" to the economy, which will make the job of the central bank more challenging, the US Federal Reserve warned on Wednesday (Aug 22).
Asian energy firms rally on oil surge, but market gains pared
March 22, 2018 | 09:47
Energy firms in Asia rose on Wednesday (Mar 21) on the back of a rush into oil after data indicated a jump in US demand, but regional markets struggled to maintain early upward momentum before a crucial Federal Reserve policy meeting later in the day.
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