Charting the global economy: Fed turns hawkish, China demand weakensFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled a shift towards interest-rate hikes amid persistent inflation, while euro-area price pressure...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitationProtesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the go...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Lower oil prices open door for MPC to time policy normalisation: ICICI ResearchFalling oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions have improved India's inflation outlook, giving the Monetary Policy Committee room to d...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Traders boost US rate-hike bets on hawkish FedTraders are now fully anticipating a quarter-point interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve by September, a shift driven by renewed infl...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutesIndia faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the S...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
RBI MPC minutes: 'Energy prices unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels,' says economist Saugata BhattacharyaThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance. External member Saugata Bhat...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Global Markets: Central banks stay vigilant despite oil price relief after US-Iran truceGlobal central banks remain cautious despite easing oil prices following the US-Iran truce. While lower energy costs ease inflation fears, ...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks hit record highs, oil heads for weekly lossAsian stocks reached a record high, fueled by optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will normalize oil flows and ease inflati...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Bank of England votes 7-2 to hold rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has chosen to maintain interest rates at 3.75 percent, a decision that aligns with prevailing predictions among economi...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Fed begins Warsh era with rate hold, sees hike possible later in 2026The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates but signaled a potential hike later this year due to inflation concerns. New projections show...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.27 AM IST
Kitchen staples face rising price pressure as El Nino risks growExpect higher prices for essential kitchen items like spices, eggs, and dairy. Food inflation is rising, with a potential monsoon deficit a...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
US retail sales beat expectations in May as energy costs stay highUS retail sales significantly exceeded expectations in May, climbing 0.9 percent to $763.7 billion, driven by a substantial 3.4 percent inc...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
8th Pay Commission news: Defence employee body demands new inflation index to calculate 8th CPC DA, DR, revised payThe All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) has urged the 8th Pay Commission to replace the AICPI-IW-based inflation measure with a...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Why are oil prices down while gold and silver prices up today? Reasons behind crude oil fall, precious metals rally, analyst insights and market outlookWhy are oil prices down while gold and silver prices up today? Oil prices fell to a three-month low as hopes grew that the Strait of Hormuz...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
Cooling crude may ease inflation heat, give RBI room to stay on pause despite WPI surge: YES BankIndia's wholesale inflation is high, driven by fuel and manufacturing costs. However, falling global crude oil prices and a stable rupee of...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year highThe Bank of Japan has increased its policy rate to 1.0 percent. This marks a 31-year high for interest rates. The move signals a strong foc...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
India's wholesale inflation at 9.68% in May under revamped series as Iran war-driven oil costs biteIndia’s wholesale inflation stood at 9.68% in May under a new series, with food and fuel prices remaining high amid ongoing US-Iran conflic...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST