Richard Fargose

Richard is an independent financial journalist who tracks financial markets and macroeconomic developments

US GDP Growth Revised Higher to 3.3% in Q2; Fed Rate Cut Debate Intensifies

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

August 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Bond Market Steadies, Equity Indexes Remain Weak on Tariff Uncertainty

Digest

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Richard Fargose

August 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM IST

Fed Eyes Data Before Rate Decision; Trump’s 50% Tariff on India in effect

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

August 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM IST

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Moves to Challenge Firing

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

August 27, 2025 at 1:27 AM IST

Federal Reserve

Trump Fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook Amid Mortgage Controversy

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

August 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM IST

Federal Reserve

Powell Hints at September Rate Cut as Job Market Risks Rise

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Richard Fargose

August 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM IST

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Gilt Yields Climb on GST Overhaul Amid Fiscal Concerns; Biggest Weekly Rise in 3 Years

Digest

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Richard Fargose

August 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM IST

Fed Officials Signal Caution on Rate Cuts, Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech in Focus

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Richard Fargose

August 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM IST

Fed Minutes Signal Patience, Markets Await Powell at Jackson Hole

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Richard Fargose

August 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Fresh US Tariffs and Geopolitics Keep Investors on Edge

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Richard Fargose

August 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM IST

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Trump Assures Zelenskyy of US Support for Ukraine Security

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

August 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM IST

White House

GST Reform Proposal lifts Nifty Auto, Consumer Durable; Fiscal Risks Drag Bonds

Digest

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Richard Fargose

August 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM IST

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Europe Backs Zelenskyy as Trump Weighs Ukraine Peace Pact

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Richard Fargose

August 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM IST

White House

S&P Upgrade Lifts Bonds, Rupee Stays Under Pressure Before Trump-Putin Meet

Digest

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Richard Fargose

August 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM IST

Bessent Flags Room for Aggressive Fed Cuts Amid Soft US Data

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Richard Fargose

August 14, 2025 at 1:48 AM IST

The US Department of the Treasury

RBI Communication Misstep Drives 10-Year Yield Spread Over Repo to 100 bps

The stance pivot drove up long yields, impairing transmission, sapping demand, and raising borrowing costs just as risks build.

Richard Fargose

August 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM IST

US Budget Deficit Rises Nearly 20% Despite Tariff Revenue Boost

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Richard Fargose

August 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM IST

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US-China Extend Tariff Truce, Trump-Putin to Meet Friday

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Richard Fargose

August 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM IST

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Markets Watch Putin-Trump Meeting; Fed Shifts Toward Rate Cuts

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Richard Fargose

August 11, 2025 at 1:31 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Hopes of Putin–Trump Talks Lift Risk Mood, But Caution Persists

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Richard Fargose

August 8, 2025 at 1:45 AM IST

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The Bureau

India’s Economy Expands 7.8% in June Quarter, Highest in Five Quarters

Rupee Hits Record Low as Tariff Shock Fuels FPI Outflows

Trump Tests the Guardrails of US Credibility

India’s Industrial Output Growth Hits Four-Month High of 3.5% in July

Fed Eyes Data Before Rate Decision; Trump’s 50% Tariff on India in effect

Fitch Affirms India Rating Days After S&P Upgrade, Points to Tariff Risks

Lifting the Lid on Regulatory Silence

How Some Importers Mined a Scheme for Exporters to Dodge Exchequer

Sanjeev Sanyal on Trump, India’s Growth Path, and Process Reforms

Sarci-Sense: About Silent Goodbyes & How Middle-Age Friendships Disappear

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