Crop prices drop as Hormuz reopening to ease farm-input shockThe development, stemming from an interim US-Iran agreement, could alleviate food inflation fears fueled by the Middle East conflict.
16 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Emerging market bets split as global rate paths divergeInvestors are changing their strategies in emerging markets. Central banks in Indonesia, Hungary, and Poland are making different moves on ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push backAsian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dol...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Why the RBI kept rates unchanged amid oil, rupee and geopolitical pressuresRBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its key interest rate at 5.25%. This decision prioritizes economic growth as inflat...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
RBI MPC: Iran war puts Malhotra & Co in razor-edge policy bind over inflation, growth and rupeeThe Reserve Bank of India faces a difficult interest-rate decision this week as rising oil prices from the Iran conflict, a record-low rupe...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Shot of hike as painkiller: India’s economic storm calls for decisive MPC actionIndia's economy faces a perfect storm. The rupee is at historic lows, subsidies are soaring, and fiscal deficit risks are rising. Capital o...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Raise it, regulators: A repo rate hike - 50 bps increase to 5.75 perhaps - will reduce CAD, incentivise capital flowsIndia's monetary policy committee faces a complex decision. Delayed economic growth data and an unknown US Federal Reserve policy create si...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
RBI to hold rates in June; majority now expect hike by year-end: PollThe Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold its key interest rate steady in June. However, economists now foresee at least one rate hike ...
29 May, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Resurgent political risk derails rallies across emerging marketsEmerging markets are experiencing a fresh wave of political turmoil, impacting Latin America and Eastern Europe. Upcoming presidential elec...
25 May, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Charting the Global Economy: Factory activity sags on inflationGlobal economic activity is slowing, with manufacturing contracting in many regions due to persistent inflation and the ongoing energy crun...
24 May, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Nifty Bank rises 650 points as report says RBI unlikely to hike rates to defend rupee; Axis, ICICI, HDFC shares jump up to 2%Indian bank stocks surged on Friday morning. This followed a report indicating the Reserve Bank of India is not planning interest rate hike...
22 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation: SourcesIndia's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, is not favoring interest rate hikes to protect the rupee. Instead, it is exploring other m...
22 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflationThe Reserve Bank of India is not favoring interest rate hikes to protect the rupee. Instead, it is exploring other options. Inflation, not ...
22 May, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currenciesAsian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India u...
22 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Rupee hits record low near 97 vs USD on oil, US Treasury yield strainThe Indian rupee hit a record low against the dollar as elevated oil prices, driven by stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks, fueled fears of furth...
20 May, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Gold rises with US–China talks, MidEast conflict in focusGold prices climbed as investors awaited crucial meetings between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, while also monitor...
12 May, 2026, 07.19 AM IST