Tag: inflation
Trump wants lower rates. Bessent is trying to calm the bond market — but can he?
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears to be taking new steps to stop US bond yields from rising further. Wall Street traders and strategists say…
Governments are making a dangerous bet on the AI boom
After a STEADY upward climb this year, 30-year bonds in America, France, Japan and Britain are all near their highest since the global financial crisis…
The RBI is emerging as an Asian rate outlier. Five charts show why
India’s central bank is emerging as one of Asia’s monetary policy holdouts, confident the latest oil shock won’t derail economic growth or fuel the kind…
Why does JPMorgan expect the S&P 500 to surge over 10% to 8,200 despite inflation risks?
JPMorgan expects the S&P 500 to rise more than 10% over the next 12 months, even as the US economy faces fresh inflation problems. Kriti…
Indian companies are about to raise prices, putting RBI’s inflation outlook to test
India’s largest consumer companies are gearing to raise prices on products from toothpaste to tires and paint ahead of the festival season and for the…
RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Poll of economists
Bengaluru: The Reserve Bank of India will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.25% in August and for the rest of the year, according…
Why are central banks buying more gold? Here’s what it means for the global economy
Central banks around the world are ramping up gold purchases at the fastest pace in decades, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation concerns, currency…
Your Money: Nail the middle path, stop chasing the highest return
Is your money doing one of two things: snoozing in a bank deposit that barely keeps pace with inflation after tax, or chasing the latest…
How $9.99 Became the Most Compelling Price in Retail
There’s a magic number that makers of everyday goods are obsessed with: $9.99. Craft-store chain Michael’s is expanding its selection of under-$10 offerings. Just a…
Thali costs rose by 5% in June on higher tomato, onion, LPG prices
The average cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis rose 5% and 6% year-on-year, respectively, in June, driven by higher prices for tomatoes, onions, vegetable…