European shares tip-toed higher alongside government bond yields on Monday, as investors braced for what is shaping up to be a crucial week for global monetary policy.

Global stocks, dollar hold gains with all eyes on Fed meeting

Asian stock markets edged up on Monday after surprising strong US first-quarter economic growth boosted the S&P 500 index to a record high, but gains were capped by caution over less upbeat aspects in the GDP report which pointed to some weakening ahead.

Asian shares rise on strong US GDP, eyes on Federal Reserve, China

Asian shares hit 6-1/2-month highs on Friday after upbeat US data and optimism in the tech sector lifted Wall Street stocks, helping calm some of the jitters sparked by the Federal Reserve's cautious outlook on the world's biggest economy.

Asian shares hit 6-1/2-month high on tech hopes

The rupee strengthened by 6 paise to 71.01 against the US dollar in early trade Wednesday at the interbank forex market on some selling of the greenback by exporters and banks amid sustained foreign fund inflows.

Rupee recovers 6 paise against US dollar in early trade

The US Senate Finance Committee has launched an inquiry into meetings in 2015 between top Obama administration officials, a Russian central banker and Maria Butina, who has pleaded guilty to conspiring to work as a Russian agent to influence American foreign policy.

US Senate inquiry to probe Russian agent's meetings with Treasury, Fed

The US economy will post strong growth in the first quarter, despite negative effects from the extended government shutdown, top White House economist Kevin Hassett said Monday.

White House economist says economy strong despite shutdown

President Donald Trump has no intention of firing the chairman of the Federal Reserve, despite his barrages of criticism against the central bank, White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Wednesday.

US Fed chairman's job '100%' safe: Trump's advisor

Gunmen kill at least 28 in raid on Afghan government building Gunmen who raided a government building in the Afghan capital killed at least 28 people - mostly government employees - and wounded more than 20 others in a seven-hour standoff with police that ended on Monday night, Afghan authorities said.

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The US central bank sent a strong signal on Friday that it would be willing to reconsider expected interest rate hikes amid new data showing President Donald Trump's multi-front trade wars are dragging on the economy and shaking up investors.

US Federal could rethink rate hikes as Trump trade wars drag on economy

Gold prices rose slightly on Tuesday ahead of a key US Federal Reserve meeting, as speculation that signs of economic turbulence may prompt the central bank to put brakes soon on its monetary tightening cycle kept the dollar under pressure.

Gold ticks up as dollar stays under pressure ahead of Fed meeting

Asian share markets slumped on Tuesday as heightened concerns about a slowing global economy sent Wall Street stocks skidding to their lowest levels in more than a year.

Asia stocks slide as global growth worries deepen

Asian markets mostly rose Monday as traders look ahead to a key meeting of the Federal Reserve, and a Chinese policy-setting conference this week. However, there is still caution on trading floors after Friday's sharp sell-off fuelled by concerns over China's economy, and despite a tweet from Donald Trump suggesting a trade deal could be hammered out between Washington and Beijing.

Asian markets rise ahead of key meetings in China and US

US President Donald Trump launched a fresh assault Tuesday against Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, saying he threatened economic growth and seemed to enjoy raising interest rates.

Trump launches fresh attack against Fed chairman

President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on the US central bank on Thursday, saying it was "out of control" in raising interest rates but that he had no plans to dismiss Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Federal Reserve 'out of control' but won't fire Chairman Powell: Trump

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and left intact its plans to steadily tighten monetary policy, as it forecast that the US economy would enjoy at least three more years of growth.

US Federal Reserve raises rates, sees at least three more years of economic growth

Asian shares barely budged on Wednesday, lacking traction as US bond yields edged near a seven-year peak ahead of a widely expected rate hike by the Federal Reserve and as international oil prices rose to four-year highs.

Asian shares hover below 3-week high as Fed rate hike looms

A Fed statement and press conference expected from 1800 GMT on Wednesday could push gold out of the tight range of around $1,290-$1,305 in which it has been trapped since mid-May

Gold locked below $1,300 as market braces for Federal Reserve meeting

The Federal policymakers reason that a bigger supply of debt should put downward pressure on Treasury prices and deliver a corresponding lift to yields.

US recession ahead? Federal policymakers say not to worry

The world's largest economy added 200,000 net new positions in the month, more than expected, driven by gains in construction, retail, restaurants and health care, the Labour Department reported

US adds 200,000 new jobs in January

Jerome Powell's name has been circulated as the top contender for over a week.

Donald Trump expected to name Jerome Powell as next head of Federal Reserve

Trump said last week he had "somebody very specific in mind. I think everybody will be very impressed."

Donald Trump to announce his choice to lead Federal reserve on Thursday

The rally came on the back of lower inflation figures which were released on Wednesday offering RBI enough room to bring down interest rates

Sensex closes at record high, crosses 32,000

The?Fed?has now raised rates four times as part of a normalisation of monetary policy that began in December 2015. The central bank had pushed rates to near zero in response to the financial crisis

Fed raises rates, unveils balance sheet cuts in sign of confidence

Investors await guidance on whether the Federal Reserve will raise US interest rates this year

Asia shares inch ahead, oil falls

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