Indian shares set to open higher; focus turns to Fed policy

Posted on:
Key Points

BENGALURU, Dec 13 (Reuters) - India's benchmark Nifty 50 is set to open higher on Wednesday, as the focus turns to the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision, while domestic and U.S. data re-ignited inflation concerns and elevated bets of delay in rate cuts...

India's GIFT Nifty was down 0.02% from its overnight close at 21,067, as of 8:15 a.m..

India's retail inflation in November rose at its fastest pace in three months at 5.55% due to higher food prices, but stayed below the Reuters forecast of 5.70%...

Inflation concerns in the U.S. re-emerged after data showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) unexpectedly inched higher in November month-on-month, but edged lower on an annual basis..

Energy stocks will be in focus again in Wednesday's session as Brent crude futures fell over 3% on Tuesday, falling to a six-month low on U.S. inflation data, adding to demand worries and persistent concerns of oversupply...

You might be interested in

Sensex, Nifty extend gains in volatile session; inflation data in focus

12, May, 23

The S&P BSE Sensex ended 123.38 points higher at 62,027.90, while the NSE Nifty 50 settled 17.80 points higher at 18,314.80.

Indian shares set to open higher tracking rebound in global peers

17, Oct, 23

Indian shares are set to open higher on Tuesday, tracking a rebound in global stocks, with moderating oil prices aiding sentiment.

Rupee to rally on growing bets Fed to cut rates next year

15, Nov, 23

The Indian rupee is expected to rally at open on Wednesday after a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation print increased the odds of the Federal Reserve pivoting to rate cuts around the middle of next year.

Indian shares to rise after soft US inflation data sparks global rally

15, Nov, 23

Indian shares are set to open higher on Wednesday, tracking a jump in world stocks after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data fuelled hopes of an end to the rate-hiking cycle in the world's largest economy.

Fed to begin rate cut discussions but avoid teeing first one up

20, Jan, 24

The Federal Open Market Committee is widely expected to hold interest rates steady for the fourth straight meeting when it gathers in Washington on Jan. 30 and 31

Federal Reserve leaves interest rate unchanged

14, Dec, 23

The Fed's policymakers also signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark interest rate next year, fewer than the five envisioned by financial markets and some economists

Two Fed officials warn they may need to lift rates to a higher peak

03, Mar, 23

Wallers speech followed comments by Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic who told reporters that he still favored raising rates by 25 basis points in March but was open to lifting borrowing costs

India's Nifty 50 set to open at all-time high

11, Dec, 23

India's benchmark index Nifty 50 is set to open at a new record high on Monday, continuing its rally from last week on strong domestic conditions, even as stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data cut down expectations of a Fed rate cut in March.

Parsing the U.S. Federal Reserve's path to a pause

06, May, 23

The US Federal Reserve may not need to raise interest rates to combat inflation, despite previously indicating the opposite. The central bank will make the decision during the June 13-14 policy meeting, with data on jobs and inflation, plus comments from the public and analysts to help form its decision. Employment rates have been deemed unsustainably high, whilst the rate of monthly job creation is expected to slow or even become negative in order to reduce inflation; however, a strong April employment report could weaken the case for a rate pause.

Dollar eases ahead of US inflation data, bitcoin stands firm

11, Jan, 24

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar drifted lower on Thursday as traders waited for U.S. inflation data to confirm whether bets on as many as five Fed interest rate cuts this year were