'US Fed will have to hold interest rates static to stabilise consumer prices'

T.N. Ashok | October 22, 2023 12:41 AM

New York, Oct 22 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve may have to hold back interest rate hike for some time now as its 19 months of historic hikes to tamp down on inflation is driving consumer prices high on car loans, housing mortgages are the highest, realty rates unattainable and fuel prices are soaring, US media reported quoting financial consultants and Wall Street experts.

Gold prices rise to 3-month high on back of safe-haven demand

IANS | October 20, 2023 4:13 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Gold prices rose to a three-month high on Friday and were headed for a second consecutive weekly gain, on the back of a safe-haven demand due to the Middle East conflict and expectations that the US Federal Reserve was likely to pause rate hikes.

Jindal Stainless Steel scrip shines bright on the bourse

IANS | October 20, 2023 2:45 PM

Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) The shares of Jindal Stainless Steel shone bright on Friday shooting up to Rs 493, a day after it declared the second quarter results with a quantum jump in profit, interim dividend and the decision to shut down two of its overseas subsidiaries.

RBI chief expects interest rates to stay high

IANS | October 20, 2023 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (AINS) RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the central bank faces the challenge of keeping a delicate balance between promoting growth and controlling inflation, with the potential for conflicts between the two objectives.

Tata Motors picks up 26.79% stake in Freight Tiger

IANS | October 19, 2023 7:56 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Tata Motors has acquired a 26.79 per cent stake in digital platform Freight Commerce Solutions Private Limited (‘Freight Tiger’) for Rs 150 crore, the company stated in filing with the stock exchange on Thursday.

RBI slaps fines on 5 banks in Gujarat

IANS | October 19, 2023 7:18 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slapped monetary penalties on five co-operative banks in Gujarat for violation norms which include giving loans to their own directors which is not allowed.