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Copper Steadies as Traders Shrug Off Fed’s Hawkish Rate Signals
Copper steadied as traders shrugged off hawkish messaging from the Federal Reserve chair following a widely expected interest rate hike.

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Copper steadied as traders shrugged off hawkish messaging from the Federal Reserve chair following a widely expected interest rate hike.
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Global bond yields retreated Thursday, calming a pressured market after the Federal Reserve’s rate hike and Chairman Kevin Warsh’s vow to tame inflation, while traders awaited Friday’s Bank of Japan decision.
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On Thursday, gold prices slightly increased after previously touching a six-week low, responding to the U. S. Federal Reserve’s hike in interest rates and hints of more tightening to come. This strategy targets inflation fears that policymakers are increasingly alert to. In a related note, the Bank of England is projected to keep rates unchanged today, with other metals like silver, platinum, and palladium also showing positive trends.
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In a strategic shift, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25%, aiming to address ongoing inflation challenges. This decision led to a dip in Asian sovereign bonds and the dollar, while gold maintained its losses. Interestingly, Asian stock markets posted minor gains, leaving investors speculating about the future trajectory of monetary policy adjustments.
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Domestic bond yields may rise as much as forty-five basis points. Elevated crude prices and rising inflation expectations weigh on sentiment. The Reserve Bank of India's open market operation sales will increase bond supply. This action drains surplus liquidity from the financial system. Bond traders anticipate yields could reach around seven point five zero percent.
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The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
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In a bid to tackle ongoing inflation, the US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by twenty-five basis points. Policymakers are predicting at least one additional hike in the upcoming months. As inflation affects various sectors, the Fed is working towards achieving its two percent goal. This move is likely to generate discontent from President Donald Trump.
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Gold held a decline after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years and signaled another hike was likely before year-end.
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The unanimous decision comes as prices have remained stubbornly high and despite Trump's demands for lower rates.
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Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point and plans an additional hike later this year to contain inflation. Jon Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Tom Keene host a special edition of "Bloomberg Surveillance" covering the latest news from the Federal Reserve. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase and what it could mean for the US economy.
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Stocks in Asia were poised for losses, tracking a decline on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 and signaled further tightening to curb inflation. The dollar gained the most since June.
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The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rates for the first time in three years, as it seeks to bring down high inflation. The policy decision sets up a potential confrontation between Chairman Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the central bank to cut interest rates. Also in the show - France extends fuel subsidies as fishermens' protests gather momentum, and Hong Kong seeks to fall in line with Beijing's economic vision.
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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks after the central bank's decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points. Here are some of the key moments from Warsh's news conference. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Stephanie Aliaga, Global Market Strategist at JPM Asset Management, reacts to Fed Chair Warsh's remarks after raising interest rates. She argues that while oil prices are a long-term driver of inflation, the AI buildout is also having a significant impact. She argues slowing the AI frontier will help with adoption, and ultimately boost productivity. (Source: Bloomberg)
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War-fueled inflation remains too high, the U. S. central bank said, requiring the first hike in three years.
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Central bank signals willingness for further action as chair Kevin Warsh warns that ‘inflation is too high and has been for too long’
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The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.
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The Federal Reserve increased interest rates for the first time in over three years. Policymakers anticipate at least one more quarter-percentage-point hike by year-end. S. Shorter-dated U. Treasury yields rose after the rate hike announcement. Market bets on a future rate increase at the next meeting ticked higher. Inflation expectations for the next decade remained around 2.3 percent.
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Its decision was accompanied by new inflation and interest rate forecasts showing that most policymakers expect one more tightening this year
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Jeffrey Rosenberg, portfolio manager of the systematic alternative ETF at BlackRock, reacts to the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance: The Fed Decides. " (Source: Bloomberg)
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The Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 0.25 percent. This action was driven by a strengthening US economy and rising inflation. Domestic spending remains resilient and job gains are keeping pace. Inflation has stubbornly stayed above the Federal Reserve's target for years. The central bank's focus remains on achieving price stability.
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Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida discusses why the Fed shifted from its July stance to a unanimous decision to raise interest rates and potentially start a hiking cycle rather than a one-off move. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance: The Fed Decides. " (Source: Bloomberg)
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The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes ahead of critical midterm elections in the US.
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KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk says the Federal Reserve is at the the beginning of a rate-hiking cycle and if inflation is still sticky in 2027, more cuts will be needed. (Source: Bloomberg)
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US Treasuries held their gains after the Federal Reserve lifted interest rates for the first time since 2023 and forecast further action to rein in inflation.
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The Federal Reserve voted unanimously to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point and penciled in an additional hike later this year, steps aimed at containing inflation that will test Chairman Kevin Warsh’s relationship with President Donald Trump. The benchmark federal funds rate is now in a range of 3.75% to 4%. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, its first hike in three years as the central bank battles high inflation with a move sure to anger US President Donald Trump. The Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise rates to between 3.75 per cent and 4.00 per cent, citing “elevated” inflation. It added that the rate hike would support a “timelier return” to its 2 per cent target for the metric. More to follow …
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Central bank chair Kevin Warsh defies calls from Donald Trump to lower borrowing costs