Ceasefire, Inflation, Elections: 5 themes driving global markets this week
Global Market: Japan's benchmark bond yields extend gains as inflation, fiscal concerns weighJapanese government bond yields are climbing as persistent inflation and fiscal concerns weigh on investors. A new government growth strate...
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...
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...
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...
RBI MPC minutes: Policy misstep fears drove rate pause amid West Asia uncertaintyThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has opted for a cautious "wait and watch" stance, holding the repo rate steady due to...
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...
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, ...
AI-led growth continues to draw global capital into the US: Mitul KotechaThe Federal Reserve's hawkish stance has surprised markets, with revised inflation forecasts and the dot plot indicating a commitment to hi...
US Stock Market: Analysts see inflation driving Fed's hawkish shift under WarshThe Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, signaling potential future hikes due to persistent inflation concerns. Policymakers' update...
UK inflation unexpectedly sticks at 13-month low before BoE rate decisionUK inflation remained steady at 2.8% in May, surprising economists and the Bank of England. This data influenced currency markets, with Ste...
RJD holds protests against Bihar govt's 'failed' policies, 'rising' crimes, inflation, unemploymentRJD workers demonstrated across Bihar on Wednesday. They protested against the NDA government's policies. Issues like deteriorating law and...
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...
US Stock Market: Warsh faces key test as new Fed chair amid inflation concernsFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces his first major policy test as inflation remains elevated and markets await clues on future interes...
WPI inflation surges to all-time high of 9.7% under new seriesIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7% in May. This marks the first reading under a new Wholesale Price Index series. Fuel and power...
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...
India's retail inflation quickens to 3.93% in May amid high food & fuel pricesIndia's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation r...