The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates. Officials anticipate two rate cuts next year. Economic uncertainty persists, though it has lessened. Growth estimates are lowered, while unemployment and inflation forecasts are raised. Seven officials now foresee no rate cuts this year. Investors await insights from Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Trump’s policies and potential rate adjustments.
Corporate actions this week: NTPC, Coal India among nearly 90 cos set to hit record dates for dividend payouts, bonus issues & stock splits
Nearly 90 companies, including NTPC, Coal India and Oil India, have scheduled record dates for dividends, bonus issues and stock splits from August 31 to
August 30, 2026