Could a Trump Bump lift Social Security’s 2027 COLA? The September inflation number holds the keySocial Security’s 2027 COLA is nearing its final checkpoint. The September inflation report, due October 14, will supply the last number ne...
03 Oct, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
SBI Research sees CPI inflation at 5.65% in Sept, above 6.5% in Oct-NovSBI Research forecasts a rise in CPI inflation to around 5.65 percent in September. They expect it to exceed 6.5 percent during October and...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
How much bigger could your 2027 Social Security check be? The latest COLA forecast gives retirees a clueA 3.5% to 3.6% Social Security COLA is currently being projected for 2027. That would be above this year’s 2.8% increase, although the fina...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Has government increased SSY, PPF, NSC, other small savings schemes' interest rates for October-December 2026 quarter?The Ministry of Finance has announced that the interest rates for small savings schemes will remain steady for the next quarter. This decis...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
RBI’s wait and watch phase is over as inflation demands a rate hikeRBI has maintained its policy rate at 5.25% but is facing significant inflation pressures. Retail inflation has risen above the target of 4...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
DA hike after August inflation data: Will dearness allowance rise to 65%? How it may impact salaries of Level 1-10 central government employeesIn August 2026, the Labour Bureau revealed a rise in the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers. This uptick translates into...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Gold heads for monthly decline, US inflation data loomsOn Wednesday, gold prices remained stable, although they are poised for a monthly decline. Market participants are scrutinizing US inflatio...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Social Security Benefit Increase 2027: What to know about the next COLASocial Security recipients are awaiting the official 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, which is set to be revealed by the Social Security Adm...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
RBI may face two hikes, one dilemma as repo rate is seen hitting 5.75% soon: ReportThe Reserve Bank of India is projected to increase its repo rate by 25 basis points in October and December. Inflationary pressures, primar...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Will interest rates of PPF, SCSS and other small savings schemes go up on September 30 in next quarterly review due to high inflation?On September 30, 2026, the Finance Ministry will evaluate interest rates for small savings schemes. With high inflation and increasing G-Se...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Will RBI announce steep rate hikes? Nomura sees up to 50 bps increase by Dec, dismisses 125 bps hike fearsNomura expects the RBI to pursue a limited tightening cycle, with a possible 50 bps rate hike by December, as food and energy pressures ris...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Rate-cut cycle over, RBI may be at cusp of rate hikes; yields could inch higher: Puneet PalPGIM India’s Puneet Pal expects India’s rate-cut cycle to end and policy rates to rise 50-75 basis points by FY27 amid higher crude and sti...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
What is the proposed $2,400 Social Security increase? Is it separate from the annual COLA, and when could beneficiaries actually receive the extra $200 each month?Have you heard about Senator Bernie Sanders’ proposal for a new Social Security hike? His plan would add $200 to monthly benefits, which co...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Social Security 2027 COLA: These 10 states could see the biggest dollar increase, with benefits as high as $2,256 a monthSocial Security beneficiaries are waiting for the official 2027 COLA announcement, expected on October 14. While the latest forecast estima...
22 Sep, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Canada OAS payment increase: Seniors to get more money from October 28 as 2026 benefit rises 1.4% — new monthly amounts, GIS, payment dates and tax rules explainedCanada's Old Age Security (OAS) payments are set to increase by 1.4% for the October to December 2026 quarter, giving millions of seniors a...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
India bonds end slightly higher, rate hike bets cap major moveThe RBI sold bonds worth 250 billion rupees ($2.61 billion) earlier in the day, with the cut-off yields below market estimates, indicating ...
21 Sep, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
BoJ has room to accelerate rate hikes as inflation pressures build: ReportJapan is witnessing a surge in underlying inflation, driven by escalating producer prices and wage growth. While government subsidies are c...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.52 AM IST