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Senior citizens can earn up to 7.20% on FD investment: HDFC Bank, Federal Bank revise rates on select tenuresHDFC Bank has announced a boost to fixed deposit rates for senior citizens, increasing them by ten basis points. Federal Bank has also adju...
US debt burden raises longer-term risks as borrowing costs riseUS government debt remains a cornerstone of global financial markets, but rising borrowing costs, persistent fiscal deficits and stronger c...
Sterling hovers near six-month high underpinned by BoE rate hike expectationsThe pound is maintaining its position close to a six-month peak against the dollar, buoyed by expectations of interest rate hikes. However,...
Jackson Hole 2026: When and what are investors expecting from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh?The Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, scheduled for August 27-29, will draw close attention as Chair Kevin Warsh makes his expected...
India 10-year bond yield clings to 6.85%; traders eye oil moves amid sanctions threatIndian government bonds remained steady as traders awaited oil price movements. US sanctions on Iran could impact global crude prices signi...
Markets brace for more hawkish ECB as energy risks threaten to keep inflation elevatedMarkets are increasingly pricing in a more hawkish European Central Bank as geopolitical tensions, elevated energy costs and depleted gas i...
Modified & Macaulay duration in bonds: Know how they differ and their use in debt mutual fundsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have money in FDs? Why retail investors should consider 7-7.25% bond yields: Amit SomaniHe believes the current environment offers an opportunity to lock in yields rather than wait for a marginal rise in rates, while investors ...
Global Market: BOJ's July 2027 meeting could shape Japan's rate pathThe Bank of Japan’s July 2027 policy meeting is drawing attention after being scheduled for July 21-22, allowing hawkish board members Naok...
St. Louis Fed's Musalem says on CNBC he won't prejudge rate call view for September FOMCSt. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem has stated that maintaining higher interest rates is still appropriate due to ongoing inflationary ...
Quote of the day by Stanley Druckenmiller: "It’s liquidity that moves markets"Stanley Druckenmiller’s famous liquidity insight highlights how money and credit availability can drive asset prices. Abundant liquidity ca...
RBI's surprisingly hawkish tone in policy minutes weighs on Indian bondsEarly Thursday saw a significant sell-off in Indian government bonds as minutes from the central bank's recent policy meeting hinted at pos...
Inflation concerns rose at US Fed's July meeting, minutes show; policymakers insisted on rate hikeFederal Reserve policymakers expressed concern over inflation at their last meeting. Many officials indicated a rate hike would be necessar...
Dollar drifts near multi-month lows as Treasury yields ease; Fed minutes awaitedThe U.S. dollar slipped against leading currencies on Wednesday, influenced by a decline in treasury yields from their recent highs. Invest...
US Stock Market | Fed policy may be accommodative under medium-term neutral rate estimate: ReportsA San Francisco Fed research paper suggests that US monetary policy may be more accommodative than commonly assessed when measured against ...
Govt in talks with banks to cut Kisan Credit Card interest subvention by 50 basis pointsThe government is discussing a 50 basis point reduction in interest subvention for Kisan Credit Card loans. This move aims to align subsidi...
RBI issues directions on fixed, floating rate loans: What changes for home, personal, MSME loans and existing borrowersThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed a new framework for loan interest rates. This framework aims to bring more uniformity and transparen...