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US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged. Chair Jerome Powell says rate cuts will depend on sustained progress in lowering inflation.

Gold and silver prices rose more than 1% as tensions between the United States and Iran increased safe-haven demand, while crude oil gains fuelled inflation concerns.

Bitcoin extends losses, falling over 6% amid global risk aversion, tech stock weakness, large-scale liquidations and fears of tighter US monetary policy weighing on cryptocurrencies.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened in the green on Wednesday, driven by investor optimism over a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut, despite mixed global cues and concerns over US-India trade tensions.

Indian stock markets may stay volatile next week amid the US Fed meet, Q1 earnings, and key data like IIP and HSBC PMI.

The domestic benchmark indices opened flat on Friday amid mixed global cues, as selling was seen in the IT sector in the early trade.

The Indian stock market opened flat on Friday as the hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve started to fade. Buying was observed in the auto, media, and energy sectors, driving Nifty performance.

The Fed trimmed rates by 25 basis points but halved its forecast for cuts in 2025, focusing on employment and price stability. This move disappointed global investors, triggering a sell-off across major markets.

The US Federal Reserve’s second 25-basis-point rate cut to 4.75% boosts optimism in emerging markets, including India.

The US Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by 25 basis points, as the economy faces a cooling labour market and persistent inflation.