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Extent of rate hike cycle to depend on growth-inflation outlook: RBI GovernorReserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the duration and extent of the rate hike cycle will be contingent on the actual g...
In Brazil, a stolen phone can cost more than money — and shape an electionCellphone theft remains a significant concern for many Brazilians amid a decline in overall crime rates. In Sao Paulo, where phone thefts a...
Pivot to Privatisation 2.0: Why IDBI Bank’s sale should rev up India’s push to privatise remaining non-strategic PSBs and PSUsLast week, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the sale of IDBI Bank's majority stake. The stake, held by the Government of ...
UK study visa applications hit a five-year low as universities face billions in lost economic benefits: ExplainedIn the UK, study visa applications have decreased by 10.3 percent compared to last year, hitting a five-year low. The decline is attributed...
Expensive flights, struggling airlines: Why India's airfare crisis has no easy fix for passengersIndia's proposed new airfare framework would require airlines to submit fare structures to the DGCA a month in advance, amid festive-season...
Global Market: China’s yuan hits four-year high as strong GDP data ease stimulus concernsChina’s yuan strengthened to a four-year high against the US dollar following stronger-than-expected third-quarter economic growth and impr...
SC new ruling on college fees: Private engineering and medical colleges can't hike fees midwayThe Supreme Court has ruled that private professional colleges can increase fees after admission only in exceptional circumstances, such as...
Global Market: Yuan holds steady, set for third weekly gain on robust Chinese exportsChina’s yuan remained stable against the dollar, heading for a third consecutive weekly gain on resilient exports. The currency reached its...
Explained: Why are credit default swaps unnerving AI investors?Although shares in companies driving the AI boom are still among the biggest gainers on global equity markets this year, many have fallen s...
Why are credit default swaps unnerving AI investors?The cost of insuring against the risk of potential US tech defaults has hit record levels in the latest sign of credit stress building in t...
India insurance regulator to oversee smooth transition to new commission rules, chairman saysIndia's insurance regulator, the IRDAI, plans to implement reforms for insurance sales to improve the market. Proposed changes include capp...
How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report signif...
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdaySensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits after the previous session’s rally, with caution ahead of US inflatio...
India bonds sink deeper on RBI commentary, inflation concernsIndian government bonds are currently facing notable losses, pushing the 10-year yield to its highest since March 2023. This downturn comes...
UK study visa refusals impact university offers for foreign students: ReportBritish universities are changing their approach to international admissions following new regulations from the UK Home Office. With the vi...
Indian bonds slip on higher oil, hawkish RBI governor commentsIndian government bonds faced a downturn, attributed to soaring oil prices and statements from the Reserve Bank of India. The yield on the ...
AI boom lifts China, India as global trade growth accelerates, IMF saysSilvana Tenreyro, the IMF's new chief economist, highlighted the robust growth in AI-related trade. This growth has significantly outpaced ...
Mortgage hedging adds selling pressure to US Treasury market as yields surgeRising US Treasury yields and mortgage rates have triggered increased mortgage-related hedging, adding selling pressure to the bond market....
Global Market: Tokyo Financial Exchange unveils futures to hedge BOJ rate volatilityTokyo Financial Exchange will launch a futures contract linked to the Bank of Japan’s overnight call rate to help investors hedge rising in...
RBI raises repo rate to 5.5% in first hike under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, shifts stance to ‘calibrated tightening’The RBI raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, its first hike since February 2023, and shifted its policy stance to ‘ca...