Federal Reserve

Fed hikes interest rate by 75bps, flags weakening economic data

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark overnight interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage… Read More

Goldman skeptical of ‘insurance’ U.S. rate cuts from Fed

Goldman Sachs economists said on Sunday they are skeptical of “insurance” U.S. interest rate decreases… Read More

Federal Reserve officials say hike in interest rate not expected in 2019

The committee members forecast a median federal funds rate this year of 2.4 percent, down… Read More

Asian market sell-off picks up pace, Shanghai tumbles

HONG KONG: Asian markets fell on Monday, extending last week’s sell-off as another strong US… Read More

Oil dips in Asia after hitting 2016 high

SINGAPORE: Oil prices dipped in Asia Thursday as traders took profits after costs hit a… Read More

Largest US banks face $120 billion shortfall under new rule

Six big US banks need to raise an additional $120 billion, most likely in long-term… Read More

Dollar extends gains against euro

SINGAPORE: The dollar extended gains against the euro in Asia on Monday ahead of the… Read More