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Has government changed PPF, NSC, SCSS and other small savings interest rates for July-September 2026 quarter?Small savings scheme interest rates: The Finance Ministry has kept interest rates on all small savings schemes unchanged for the July–Septe...
Global Market: PBOC keeps new overnight repo rate at 1.25%, pumps in 600 billion yuanChina's central bank significantly boosted liquidity, injecting 600 billion yuan via overnight reverse repos, doubling Monday's debut. This...
US Stock Market: Warsh faces crucial week with court ruling, global debut in focusFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces a crucial week. The Supreme Court's decision on Governor Lisa Cook's removal will test the central ...
JGB yields rise as inflation concerns grow on BOJ policy outlookJapanese government bond yields climbed as inflation worries grew. Reports suggest the government might steer the Bank of Japan towards its...
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
IMF chief economist says Fed reduction in rate guidance is 'entirely appropriate'The IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, has endorsed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's move to reduce explicit forward guid...
US dollar heads into second half of 2026 as world’s top-performing major currencyThe US dollar is set to enter the second half of 2026 on a strong footing, supported by higher interest rates, resilient economic growth an...
US Stock Market: Sticky inflation keeps September Fed rate hike on table despite July pause expectationsUS Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at its July meeting despite inflation hitting a three-year high. Markets see a possible...
US Stock Market: Fed's Goolsbee sees early signs of relief in services inflation, says core price pressures remain elevatedChicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said the latest US inflation data shows some improvement in services inflation, but underlying price ...
'Growth momentum solid,' IMF says, backing Fed's wait-and-see approachThe U.S. economy is showing robust growth, with first-quarter GDP revised upwards to 2.1%. The International Monetary Fund anticipates infl...
US Stock Market: Bessent applauds Fed communication reset, questions dot plot's relevanceU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has backed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's push to revamp the Fed's communication strategy, inclu...
Explained: Why silver prices have crashed 14% this week to hit a 7-month lowSilver has fallen as much as 14% this week, hitting a seven-month low as expectations of US Fed rate cuts fade and bond yields rise. Coolin...
RBI in wait-and-watch mode, no certainty on rate hike: Governor Sanjay MalhotraReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that an interest rate hike is premature, as inflation hasn't broadly impacted consume...
Bandhan Bank raises FD rates by up to 20 basis pointsBandhan Bank has boosted fixed deposit interest rates by up to 20 basis points, with senior citizens now earning a competitive 7.95% on sel...
RBI intervention steadies rupee, governor's rate comment pulls down hedging costsThe Indian rupee showed resilience on Wednesday, recovering from earlier dips, a relief attributed to possible central bank measures. Concu...
Global Market: BOJ policymakers push for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mountThe Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after ...
US Stock Market: Warsh reshapes Fed playbook with leaner messaging and reform agendaUS Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signalled a major shift in central bank communication by adopting shorter policy statements and focusi...
Traders boost US rate-hike bets on hawkish FedTraders are now fully anticipating a quarter-point interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve by September, a shift driven by renewed infl...
Fed begins Warsh era with rate hold, sees hike possible later in 2026The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates but signaled a potential hike later this year due to inflation concerns. New projections show...
Decision-Day Guide: Warsh faces first big test as Fed ChairFormer Fed governor Kevin Warsh, if elevated to Federal Reserve Chair, faces his first major test amid heightened market sensitivity to US ...