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US Fed meeting outcome today: Here's time, expectations, when & where to watch Jerome Powell's speech
US Federal Reserve began their two-day meeting on April 28. The central bank will announce the policy outcome on Wednesday, 29 April. Here's all the details, along with market expectations.
83% BSE 500 stocks suffer losses amid Iran-Israel war; 101 slump in double digits up to 35%. Do you own any?
The Iran-Israel/US war has triggered a broad sell-off in Indian equities, with 83% of BSE 500 stocks trading in the red. Rising energy prices and the US Federal Reserve holding interest rates have compounded market woes, alongside a falling rupee. Company-specific issues, like IDBI Bank's divestment concerns, have also impacted sentiment.
US Stock Market | Wall Street pushes Fed rate cut expectations to September amid oil shock
Global investment bank Morgan Stanley now expects the US Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in September. This is a shift from its earlier June projection. Rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions are a key reason. Other major banks like Goldman Sachs and Barclays have also revised their forecasts.
Nifty Bank plunges 3% as HDFC Bank crashes: Key levels to watch out for
HDFC Bank's shares plummeted nearly 9%, dragging the Nifty Bank index down over 3% and breaching key support levels. Other major bank stocks also saw declines, influenced by HDFC Bank's fall and the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance. Investors now await the RBI's upcoming meeting for further direction.
US Fed meeting: Rates remain unchanged; how can the policy decision impact Indian stock market?
The US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on March 18 kept benchmark interest rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75%. Experts say the Fed's policy is on expected lines. The central bank slightly revised its inflation estimates for 2026 upward.
Kotak Mahindra, Federal Bank line-up to acquire StanChart's India credit-card-only customers; Offer review underway
Standard Chartered is considering offers from Kotak Mahindra Bank and Federal Bank for its Indian credit card customers. This move aligns with the bank's strategy to reduce focus on single-product clients. The sale involves up to 600,000 customers who only have credit cards. This divestment aims to improve profitability by shedding non-core assets.
Too early to see shift from equities to FDs: Federal Bank CEO KVS Manian
Speaking to CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of the 21st India Business Leader Awards, KVS Manian, MD and CEO of Federal Bank, said it is too early to see investors moving money from equities back to fixed deposits. A Balasubramanian, MD and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, added that mutual fund investors continue to see healthy three- and five-year returns, helping keep inflows steady despite recent market volatility.
Nifty Bank crashes 8% in March so far: What’s driving the sharp selloff?
The Nifty Bank index has crashed 8% so far in March. From the index, stocks such as Bank of Baroda, Federal Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank, and Canara Bank are down 10-11% this month.
US dollar continues to dominate global foreign exchange transactions
The US dollar is crucial for Americans and global markets alike, and its international standing affects investments, borrowing costs and everyday prices, noted a latest blog post from the St. Louis Federal Reserve. The US dollar (USD) is the most widely used, employed in 89% of foreign exchange transactions in 2025, according to data in the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Triennial Central Bank Survey.
Stocks in news: Federal Bank, Waaree Energies, ICICI Pru life, Zydus, HUL
Indian markets experienced a downturn on Thursday, with profit-taking and a risk-off sentiment leading to a decline. Key stocks like Federal Bank, ICICI Pru Life, and HUL are in focus due to significant corporate developments, including tax refunds, demands, capacity expansions, and new product launches, impacting investor sentiment.
Federal Bank set to receive Rs 686 crore tax refund
Federal Bank will receive a significant tax refund of Rs 686 crore. This comes after the successful resolution of a long-standing tax dispute. The refund covers three assessment years. This development is expected to boost the bank's profitability in the upcoming quarter. The amount is substantial compared to its recent quarterly earnings.
Federal Bank to receive Rs 686 crore tax refund after tribunal ruling
Federal Bank is set to receive a substantial Rs 686 crore tax refund, marking the resolution of a long-standing tax dispute. This significant financial boost, covering assessment years 2012-13 and 2013-14, is expected to positively impact the bank's profitability in the upcoming quarter. The development follows recent orders from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.