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Indian bonds hold tight range ahead of RBI policy meetingAmidst cautious market dynamics, Indian government bonds show signs of stability as investors refrain from placing new bets ahead of a pote...
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: European stocks edge up; Schneider plunges after PTC dealEuropean shares edged 0.2% higher, recovering from last week’s losses, while French stocks fell amid growing fiscal concerns. The CAC 40 dr...
US Market: Fed’s Hammack says jobs data gives time to assess rate pathFederal Reserve officials have signalled they have time to assess incoming economic data before making further changes to interest rates. C...
Goolsbee says steady jobs market keeps inflation as Fed priorityChicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said recent jobs data indicated a steady US labour market, while persistent inflation remains the big...
RBI MPC begins 3-day meeting today amid expectations of first rate hike since 2023The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee is meeting to discuss potential interest rate hikes. Inflationary pressures and exter...
Dollar holds firm as French fiscal woes keep euro on back footThe dollar's ascent continues, climbing to a 17-month peak as the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate increase diminishes. Meanwhile, Euro...
Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei retreats from 6-week high as investors lock in gainsThe Nikkei 225 index in Japan faced a downturn as investors engaged in profit-taking, displaying caution in the wake of earlier gains. This...
UK 30-year gilt yields top 6% for the first time since 1998British 30-year government bond yields have surged to their highest level since early 1998. This surge follows a significant increase in U....
A look at France's public debt as economy takes centre stage in French Presidential electionFrance's public debt has climbed to unprecedented levels, currently reaching 119 per cent of its GDP. The increasing debt burden poses sign...
Global Market: BOJ policymakers see scope for faster rate hikes as inflation pressure buildsBank of Japan policymakers saw scope for faster interest rate hikes as persistent inflationary pressures raise concerns about price growth ...
Global Market: BoE's Taylor says energy prices alone do not justify rate hikeBank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said further rate increases remain unlikely unless higher energy prices generate persistent, broad-...
Global Market: Japan 10-Year bond yield heads for record fifth quarterly gainJapan’s 10-year government bond yield is poised for a fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit gains, reflecting global bond-market pressu...
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...
Global Market: ECB's Lagarde says eurozone inflation has yet to trigger second-round effectsEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde highlighted rising Eurozone inflation linked to increased energy prices. While inflation ...
Global Market: Japanese bond yields hover near multi-decade highs as inflation concerns persistJapanese government bond yields remained near multi-decade highs as persistent inflation, elevated oil prices and expectations of further B...
Global Market: European shares edge higher as British housebuilders rallyEuropean shares edged higher, with the STOXX 600 gaining 0.3%, led by a sharp rally in British housebuilders. Gains were capped by rising o...
Fed rate hikes: What happens to gold prices when US interest rates rise?Cutting through money jargon, one topic at a time. This week Abhinav Kaul explains why US interest-rate hikes can affect gold prices, and w...
Global Market: BoE's Lombardelli says rates may need to rise if energy prices stay highBank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said UK interest rates may need to rise if elevated energy prices persist and fuel broade...
US economy firming as inflation risks persist, says Richmond Fed’s Tom BarkinThe US economy demonstrates resilience with strong consumer spending and growth beyond technology sectors. Richmond Fed President Tom Barki...