Page 3 - Latest Updates on Inflation
What the revision of a 30-year-old inflation index means for rural wages
Shifting the base year for two critical inflation indices is important as they determine minimum wages for agriculture and rural workers, and could also affect payments under the MGNREGA jobs programm
 "What the revision of a 30-year-old inflation index means for rural wages")
Asian markets mostly higher as uptick in inflation pulls US stocks lower
China reported data showing its economy was feeling pressure from higher US tariffs in July, while property investments fell further
 "Asian markets mostly higher as uptick in inflation pulls US stocks lower")
Monsoon-induced supply disruptions hold key to vegetable inflation ahead
While the monsoon has been fairly normal so far, rain-induced supply disruptions and damage to standing crops in areas adjoining major cities has already started pushing up vegetable prices
 "Monsoon-induced supply disruptions hold key to vegetable inflation ahead")
US consumer prices up moderately in July; data quality concerns rising
The consumer price index rose 0.2 per cent last month after gaining 0.3 per cent in June, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday
 "US consumer prices up moderately in July; data quality concerns rising")
US core inflation likely to increase as higher tariffs push up prices
The core consumer price index, regarded as a measure of underlying inflation because it strips out volatile food and energy costs, rose 0.3 per cent in July
 "US core inflation likely to increase as higher tariffs push up prices")
India inflation likely dropped to an eight-year low in July: Poll
The RBI left rates unchanged at 5.50%, as expected, on Wednesday and said the inflation outlook was 'more benign'
 "India inflation likely dropped to an eight-year low in July: Poll")
MPC review: RBI hits pause on policy repo rate cuts, citing uncertainties
The central bank also cut the inflation outlook for the current financial year by 60 basis points (bps) to 3.1 per cent which is significantly below its mandated target of 4 per cent
 "MPC review: RBI hits pause on policy repo rate cuts, citing uncertainties")
RBI has done its part, solutions to external disruptions lie elsewhere
The MPC also reduced its inflation projection for this financial year from 3.7 per cent to 3.1 per cent, which is significantly lower than the target of 4 per cent
 "RBI has done its part, solutions to external disruptions lie elsewhere")
Status quo on policy: Is this the end of the Reserve Bank's easing cycle?
With the rise in inflation from the fourth quarter, possibility of another rate cut uncertain, unless growth plays spoilsport
 "Status quo on policy: Is this the end of the Reserve Bank's easing cycle?")
RBI holds repo repo at 5.5%: Analysts decode impact on markets, key sectors
The RBI decision aligned with market expectations as market experts welcomed the move, calling it in line and a constructive backdrop for the markets
 "RBI holds repo repo at 5.5%: Analysts decode impact on markets, key sectors")
Rate cut? Status quo likely in Aug monetary policy despite inflation dip
RBI set to lower inflation projection, but GDP growth estimate and policy stance may remain unchanged
 "Rate cut? Status quo likely in Aug monetary policy despite inflation dip")
Tariffs drive June inflation rise in US, delaying Fed rate cut hopes
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.3 per cent last month after an upwardly revised 0.2 per cent gain in May, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said
 "Tariffs drive June inflation rise in US, delaying Fed rate cut hopes")
Inflation likely to be below RBI's target in FY26: FinMin review
There is more room for monetary policy easing, says Finance Ministry
 "Inflation likely to be below RBI's target in FY26: FinMin review")
Inflation, growth outlook to guide rate cuts, not current CPI data: RBI Guv
It can be noted that the RBI has cut its key rates by 1 percentage point this year, and official data pointing to headline inflation cooling to 2.1 per cent
 "Inflation, growth outlook to guide rate cuts, not current CPI data: RBI Guv")
Flexible inflation targeting helps anchor inflation expectations: RBI study
RBI's report on the transition to flexible inflation targeting highlights its role in managing inflation expectations, despite supply shocks and global inflation factors
 "Flexible inflation targeting helps anchor inflation expectations: RBI study")
Fed holds off on rate cuts as inflation risks outweigh Trump pressure
Powell and other Fed officials said they expected price increases to quicken this summer
 "Fed holds off on rate cuts as inflation risks outweigh Trump pressure")
Comfortable position: Low inflation may not lead to another rate cut
Prices of oils and fats, for example, increased by over 17 per cent and may require policy attention
 "Comfortable position: Low inflation may not lead to another rate cut")
Central bank expects FY26 inflation to be below 3.7%: Guv Malhotra
Annual retail inflation in India slowed to a more than six-year low of 2.10% in June, on the back of easing food prices, data showed on Monday
 "Central bank expects FY26 inflation to be below 3.7%: Guv Malhotra")
June retail inflation likely to have cooled further on food prices
Economists reckon that the decline in inflation is expected on account of easing prices across various goods categories, especially food items and a favourable base effect
 "June retail inflation likely to have cooled further on food prices")
China's factory-gate deflation hits 2-year low amid global trade war
The producer price index fell 3.6 per cent in June from a year earlier, worse than a 3.3 per cent decline in May and the largest drop since July 2023
 "China's factory-gate deflation hits 2-year low amid global trade war")
