PR No – 162
19th September, 2024
New Delhi
Softening federal reserve rate will boost investment and business sentiments :PHDCCI
The softening of US Fed rate by 0.5 percentage point, to 4.75%-5%, is a welcome step, given the strengthening US economy with stable inflation, said Mr Sanjeev Agrawal, President, PHDCCI.
The US economy is expanding steadily with growing economic activity with slightly elevated but low inflation, said Mr Sanjeev Agrawal
We expect that the cut in the federal reserve rate could lead to a decline in returns on equity and a rise in gold prices, he said.
Moving forward, given the uncertain global economic environment, we expect the Fed to maintain its vigil stance and alter the rates given the inflation pressures, inflation expectations, and financial and international developments, said Mr. Agrawal
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Warm Regards,
Media Division
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry