Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday the US central bank will be closely scrutinizing Facebook's newly announced cryptocurrency Libra with an eye toward potentially regulating the virtual coin.

United States Federal to look 'carefully' at Facebook virtual coin Libra

US President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at the Federal Reserve, accusing the central bank of standing in the way of major economic expansion by refusing to cut interest rates.

Trump bashes 'stubborn child' Federal Reserve as economy shows signs of weakness

Asian shares pulled back on Monday after US employment data raised doubts about the strength of the global economy while investor jitters ahead of crucial Brexit votes in the UK parliament this week weighed on the pound.

Asian shares decline as US jobs data clouds global outlook

Asian markets were mostly up Wednesday with investors remaining positive about the prospects for a China-US trade deal while the pound held its gains as fears of a no-deal Brexit recede.

Asian markets up on lingering trade hopes, sterling holds gains

Dealers started the week on the front foot following a surge on Wall Street Friday that came after figures showed more than 300,000 US jobs were created in December.

Asia markets rally after Wall Sreet surge as US-China trade talks begin

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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US President Donald Trump has discussed firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing sources. Trump's frustration with the US central bank chief intensified after this week's interest rate increase and months of stock-market losses, the news agency said, citing four unidentified people familiar with the matter.

Trump has discussed firing US Federal Reserve chairman Powell: Report

The BSE Sensex rose for the fourth straight session Thursday, rallying over 450 points on short-covering as the November derivatives series ended amid a robust rally in the rupee.

Sensex soars 453 points, Nifty reclaims 10,800-mark on F&O expiry, rupee rally

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

Asian markets swung on Thursday as investors considered the prospect of more US interest rate hikes and Donald Trump's latest broadside in his trade war with China.

Asian markets fluctuate after Fed hike, Trump China comments

The broader NSE Nifty was down 0.52 percent at 10,499.75 as of 0604 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.48 percent lower at 34,180.61.

Sensex falls for second day; global woes, banks weigh

The Sensex rose 132 points in early trade today

Sensex extends rally, Nifty climbs over 10,600

Powell will appear on Tuesday in the Senate confirmation hearing and the Fed already forwarded the speech he is expected to make.

Jerome Powell, Trump's pick for Federal Reserve Chair, promises continuity

President Donald Trump has nominated Federal Reserve Governor Jerome "Jay" Powell to lead the US central bank, saying the former investment banker has the wisdom and intelligence to guide the world's largest economy.

Trump taps Jerome Powell to lead US Federal Reserve

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

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