US Fed served with DOJ subpoenas, Jerome Powell vows to stand firm| Business News

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank had been served grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department threatening a criminal indictment, a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration’s attacks on the Fed. The criminal charges against US Federal Reserve marks an escalation of President Donald Trump’s longstanding feud with the Fed Chair […]

Gold prices surge on US Fed rate cut bets, silver rate surges to a record| Business News

Prices of gold and silver rose to an all-time high today, tracking global cues stemming from growing expectations of more interest-rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and strong safe-haven demand. Silver has surged 138% year-to-date, vastly outperforming gold, underpinned by robust investment inflows and persistent supply constraints. (Unsplash) What’s the gold, silver rate today […]

A India-US trade deal, not Fed rate cut, matters more for India’s stock market, rupee| Business News

India’s stock markets are trading mixed after the US Federal Reserve delivered a third straight interest-rate cut, as investors tracked cues on progress of a India-US trade deal that’s been a WIP for months. The Bombay Stock Exchange building on Dalal Street in Mumbai. (Bloomberg) On Thursday, the 30-share BSE Sensex opened 0.17% higher only […]

Gold prices up, silver hits record after US Fed delivers rate cut and leans dovish| Business News

Gold prices rose for a third day after the US Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected interest-rate cut on Wednesday, while silver climbed to a record high. A dovish Fed is positive for precious metals, such as silver and gold, which typically benefit from low rates as they don’t pay interest. (Unsplash) Bullion advanced as […]

Tariffs, Fed policy, and the shifting global landscape| Business News

The global economy stands at a crucial juncture as protectionist impulses, monetary tightening, and changing consumption patterns converge. We are witnessing tectonic shifts in the global power equation and currency hegemony. Recent tariff escalations, particularly between the U.S. and key Asian exporters, have reignited concerns over global trade flows and inflationary pressures. At the same […]