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Gold hovers near 5-1/2-year low, Fed spurs Sept rate hike view

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 08:35

Spot gold was flat at $1,096.75 an ounce by 0036 GMT. It sank to as low as $1,077 last week, its weakest since February 2010.

India needs to be watchful about US Fed rate hike: Arvind Subramanian

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 14:09

A hike in interest rates by the US, it is feared, could result in the flight of capital from the emerging markets including India.

Fed's Yellen sees rate hike 'later this year'

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 23:50

Yellen, however, remained cautious, saying she still saw slack in the jobs market, which has been a key factor in how the Fed approaches its first rate hike since 2006.

World financial fears keep Asian firms in holding pattern: Survey

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 11:15

Companies in India recorded the steepest fall in confidence, logging 84 from 97 in the previous quarter, as fervour over the election of pro-business Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year gives way to anxiety about whether two rate cuts this year can reignite a sluggish economy.

Fed says US economy still strong enough to handle rate hike

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 00:04

The U.S. economy is growing moderately after a winter swoon and likely strong enough to support an interest rate increase by the end of the year, U.S. Federal Reserve officials indicated on Wednesday.

US Fed expected to hold off on rate hike as economy picks up

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 22:41

Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to hold off on raising interest rates as it opens a two-day policy meeting on Tuesday, despite the economy`s rebound from a winter stall.

Asian gold buyers retreat as prices trapped in tight range

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 15:45

Expectations of a further drop in gold prices and better returns from surging equities in China have tamed demand for the precious metal in Asia despite recent price declines.

IMF official warns of market disorder from Fed rate hike

Last Updated: Monday, June 8, 2015, 10:49

The International Monetary Fund`s deputy managing director warned on Monday that there is "considerable" risk for negative spillover from the U.S. Federal Reserve`s pending interest rate hike.

Europe woes and US rate hike prospects depress stocks, boost dollar

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 08:27

Taking a lead from Wall Street`s slide, MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3 percent with Australian and South Korean shares suffering losses. Tokyo`s Nikkei shed 0.3 percent.

Gold price near 1-week high on safe-haven bids; dollar, stocks slip

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 09:16

Gold held overnight gains to trade near its highest in a week on Wednesday, supported by weakness in the dollar and equities, but fund liquidation and uncertainty over the timing of a possible US rate hike kept the rally in check.

Inflation set to rise, rate hike on the table: Fed's Williams

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 23:54

With the US economy likely to reach full employment before year`s end and inflation on track to rise to the Federal Reserve`s target, the US central bank could raise interest rates as early as its June meeting, a top Fed official said on Tuesday.

Dollar up in Asian trade

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 10:23

The euro bought $1.1141 in late-morning Singapore trade from $1.1146 in New York late Monday, while the dollar climbed to 120.15 yen from 120.14 yen.