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RBI has space for more rate hikes despite growth cheerQuickening inflation, stoked by oil prices and El Nino, could force policymakers to harden further
RBI policy rate hike to immediately pinch retail customersThe RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first hike since February 2023, which could make floating-rate home, car ...
S&P projects 12-14% credit growth this fiscal, warns weak monsoon may hit rural lendingS&P Global forecasts a 12-14% increase in financial sector lending despite potential slowdowns in rural areas. Concerns about weak monsoon ...
S&P sees 12-14% credit growth in India despite rural stress risksS&P has projected credit growth of 12-14% in India's financial sector, emphasizing concerns about rural credit growth. The potential impact...
Toronto home sales post steepest decline since February on economic uncertaintyIn September, home sales in the Greater Toronto Area saw a notable drop as economic worries loomed large for buyers. Sales fell 5.2% from A...
Global Market: Eurozone energy inflation has yet to spread to broader prices, ECB's Rehn saysEurozone energy inflation has not yet spread broadly to other goods and services, ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said. Rising bond yields may cu...
Banks vs NBFCs: Which stocks could benefit as RBI eyes rate hike for first time in 3 years?The RBI’s expected first rate hike in three years could have a mixed impact on banks and NBFCs. While higher funding costs may pressure NBF...
US Market: Borrowing costs surge as debt burden limits policy optionsUS borrowing costs are rising as Treasury yields remain elevated, with federal debt surpassing $40 trillion and annual interest payments ne...
Markets bet on RBI rate hike as inflation pressure buildsAs inflation concerns rise, investors are putting their faith in the Reserve Bank of India to implement an interest rate hike. A survey rev...
RBI repo rate may climb to 6% in FY27; G-Sec yields face upward pressure: ReportRBI is expected to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in October, with one or two more hikes possible in FY27, taking the benchmark rat...
Rate cut cycle near turning point. What lies ahead for Indian bonds?The RBI is expected to signal monetary tightening at its October policy meeting as stronger economic growth, rising oil prices and elevated...
Why are world bond markets selling off again?As inflation fears and mounting debt pressure rise, government borrowing costs have soared to unprecedented levels. The US Treasury yield, ...
UK pound falls to three-month lows as investors fret over rates, oilThe pound has hit a three-month low against the dollar, triggered by mounting economic apprehensions. Investors are anxious about the effec...
US Market: 10-year yield surges to 5.31%, highest since 2007US Treasury yields reached multi-year highs as a historic bond selloff extended into a seventh session. The 10-year yield touched 5.31%, wh...
Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as investors weigh inflation, rate-hike risksJapanese government bond yields rose across most maturities on Thursday, following US Treasuries higher as investors weighed inflation risk...
US inflation rises less than expected in August; consumer spending surgesUS inflation rose less than expected in August, with the PCE price index increasing 0.3% month-on-month and 2.6% year-on-year. Core PCE ros...
Global Market: BOJ policymakers see case for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mountBank of Japan officials are actively acknowledging the pressing concerns regarding rising inflation. A faction within the bank advocates fo...