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Central bankers eye higher rates as AI boom fuels scramble for cashThe surge in artificial intelligence is sparking worldwide investments while simultaneously elevating borrowing rates for both governments ...
Global Market: Lagarde says France must tackle debt woes through fiscal consolidationECB President Christine Lagarde stated on Wednesday that France must tackle its ballooning debt and deficit through domestic fiscal consoli...
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields ease as Russia-Ukraine energy truce lifts sentimentEurozone government bond yields eased as lower energy prices and a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement improved investor sentiment...
What is RBI seeing that markets aren't?RBI has imposed new restrictions on forex trading and opened a special window for oil marketing companies. These abrupt measures have confu...
Global Market: ECB may need further rate hikes as inflation risks remain elevated, Dolenc saysThe ECB may raise interest rates further as inflation risks remain tilted upward, with rates already at 2.5% and inflation at 3.8%. Policym...
Global Market: European stocks slide as oil surge revives inflation concernsEuropean shares fell as banks hit over three-month lows amid rising bond yields and oil prices. Investors worried persistent inflation coul...
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields surge as energy prices fuel rate hike betsEurozone bond yields rise sharply as higher oil prices fuel inflation concerns and expectations of tighter monetary policy, while widening ...
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...
RBI’s rate hike matters. Its shift to calibrated tightening matters moreThe RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.5% marks a shift towards calibrated tightening as inflation risks broaden amid elevated oil pr...
FCNR-B deposits: Economic benefits outweigh hedging costs, says Sanjay MalhotraThe RBI had introduced the special USD-INR forex swap facility on June 8, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen foreign exchange reserves ...
IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growthIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that high energy prices, record public debt and the AI investment boom are fuelling inflation and thr...
RBI Inflation FY2026-27: Malhotra & Co raises inflation forecast to 5.2% for FY27RBI Inflation 2026-27 Forecast: The Reserve Bank of India has updated its inflation forecast for FY27 to 5.2% from 5.0% previously. This re...
Why is France at the centre of a bond market storm?Recent trends show French government bonds, referred to as OAT, experiencing yields surpassing 5% amidst investor apprehension. The recent ...
Global Market: Eurozone business activity hits 29-month high as price pressure intensifiesEurozone business activity expanded at its fastest pace since April 2023 in September, driven by strong service demand and AI investments. ...
Global Market | High energy costs threaten eurozone inflation outlook: ECB's NagelEurozone inflation stands at 3.8%, with Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel warning of upside risks from energy, food and refining costs. Ho...
Eurozone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI showsEurozone business activity experienced significant growth in September due to strong demand despite inflation concerns. The S&P Global Euro...
Global Market: Eurozone bond selloff pauses, yields stay near multi-year highsEurozone government bond yields eased after a sharp selloff pushed borrowing costs to multi-year highs. Investors remained focused on eleva...