Washington-Tehran tensions lift yen to five-month peak, dollar falls
The yen grew to a five-month high versus the dollar on Friday on intensifying tensions between Iran and the United…
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European stocks seen slightly higher after Fed signals no more rate hikes this year
European stocks are set to open slightly higher Thursday morning, after the U.S. Federal Reserve took a more…
Asian markets gain after Fed pledges to be patient with future rate hikes
Asian markets saw gains during Thursday afternoon trade on the back of a strong finish overnight on Wall Street…
Gold firm near 7-month peak on US rate pause hopes
Gold held steady on Monday, near a seven-month peak scaled in previous session, on hopes the U.S. Federal Reserve…
Gold prices rise as expectations of Fed pause keeps lid on dollar
Gold prices rose on Monday as the dollar fell on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will not raise rates…
Chinese banks drag mainland markets lower; Japan down over 3%
Asian markets were broadly lower on Thursday afternoon after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the…
IMF’s Lagarde defends Fed rate hikes after Trump attacks
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has thrown her weight behind the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent…
European stocks seen mixed amid a hawkish Fed; Italy’s budget in focus
European stocks are poised for a mixed open on Thursday morning as investors digest comments from the U.S. Federal…
U.S. Fed hikes interest rates, raises economic outlook
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate a quarter point on Wednesday, upped its outlook for…
Asian markets down after Fed Chair Powell spurs Wall Street declines
Asian markets were largely negative on Thursday afternoon, on the back of U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome…