US federal reserve

FII inflow to drop as US Federal Reserve hikes interest rate

The Indian market has experienced a volatile period in terms of FII investments since the beginning of the year. While the 25 bps hike by the US Federal Reserve was not really a surprise, it is definitely affecting the Indian economy. Jun 15, 2018
Donald Trump Kim Jong Un

Historic Trump-Kim summit concludes, follow-up discussions next week

This is the first time Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un met, especially after trading jibes since last September and both the leaders were quite enthusiastic about the meet. Ahead of the summit, the US president said that he and the North Korean leader will "will solve a big problem, a big dilemma." Jun 12, 2018
Christine Lagarde

IMF will remain engaged in Greece, says Christine Lagarde

The International Monetary Fund will remain engaged in Greece in some form, which will most likely become clearer after a June 21 meeting of the Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said on Monday. Jun 11, 2018
Theresa May: No question of second brexit referendum

Explainer: Brexit and the Irish backstop riddle

Efforts to avoid a "hard border" in Ireland can seem baffling but as British Prime Minister Theresa May battles parliament over Brexit, the issue is central to understanding how her demands to the European Union may change. Jun 11, 2018