Page 32 - Latest Updates on Inflation
Bank of Japan keeps ultra-loose policy, dovish guidance; yen skids
The BOJ's decision contrasts with those of U.S. and European central banks, which in recent meetings have signalled their resolve to keep borrowing costs high to rein in inflation
 "Bank of Japan keeps ultra-loose policy, dovish guidance; yen skids")
Oil marketing companies likely to feel the heat of high crude oil prices
RIL a likely beneficiary of higher refining margins; ONGC and Oil unlikely to see major change in estimates
 "Oil marketing companies likely to feel the heat of high crude oil prices")
UK inflation in surprise fall in Aug, though BoE still set to raise rates
It said that lower hotel and air fare costs and a moderation in food price rises helped offset an increase in energy prices on the back of higher crude oil prices
 "UK inflation in surprise fall in Aug, though BoE still set to raise rates")
Upward revision: OECD raises India's FY24 GDP growth projection to 6.3%
Also revises inflation projection to 5.3% from 4.8%
 "Upward revision: OECD raises India's FY24 GDP growth projection to 6.3%")
Stabilising core inflation shows easing price pressures in economy: RBI
Vegetable prices eased in August and brought down retail inflation to 6.8%. This is likely to continue in September, the Reserve Bank of India said in its monthly bulletin
 "Stabilising core inflation shows easing price pressures in economy: RBI")
Growth jitters knock global stocks before central bank meeting-packed week
The pan European index slipped 0.5%, dragged down by health care, bank and chip stocks. Societe Generale, France's third-biggest listed bank, saw its shares drop more than 6%
 "Growth jitters knock global stocks before central bank meeting-packed week")
A massive $188 bn exodus shows China's heft fading in world markets
Foreign holdings of the nation's equities and debt have fallen by about 1.37 trillion yuan ($188 billion), or 17%, from a December-2021 peak through the end of June this year
 "A massive $188 bn exodus shows China's heft fading in world markets")
Weekend Bites: FM's wish, 15 yrs since Lehman fell, Taper Tantrum, Apple
In which we munch over the week's platter of news and views
 "Weekend Bites: FM's wish, 15 yrs since Lehman fell, Taper Tantrum, Apple")
Ten years since taper tantrum
If the exogenous pressures were the same across 2013 and 2022, why were outcomes so different across the two episodes?
 "Ten years since taper tantrum")
20% poorest bear maximum brunt of price rise on daily basis: Congress
"Don't talk here and there, talk about the real issues. By talking here and there, Modiji wants to divert the public's attention from 'looting by inflation'," the Congress chief said
 "20% poorest bear maximum brunt of price rise on daily basis: Congress")
Top headlines: Sitharaman says no licence raj, sees buoyancy in economy
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
 "Top headlines: Sitharaman says no licence raj, sees buoyancy in economy")
ECB hikes key interest rate to record high even as recession threat grows
Thursday's decision raises the ECB's benchmark deposit rate to 4%, up drastically from minus 0.5% just a little more than a year ago and the highest since the euro was established in 1999
 "ECB hikes key interest rate to record high even as recession threat grows")
Fitch retains India's growth forecast at 6.3%, flags inflation risks
"The Indian economy continues to show resilience despite tighter monetary policy and weakness in exports, with growth outpacing other countries in the region," Fitch said
 "Fitch retains India's growth forecast at 6.3%, flags inflation risks")
Oil prices rises as expected supply cuts offset inflation concerns
The continuing supply cuts could lift Brent futures above the $100 a barrel threshold before the end of the year, Bank of America analysts said on Wednesday
 "Oil prices rises as expected supply cuts offset inflation concerns")
US CPI gauge accelerates 1st time in 6 months, making room for fed hike
The so-called core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy costs, advanced 0.3% from July, the first acceleration in six months, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Wednesday
 "US CPI gauge accelerates 1st time in 6 months, making room for fed hike")
Is India overestimating inflation as it is skewed to food and beverages?
The work on appropriate weights of various items could be completed once the household consumption expenditure survey is out
 "Is India overestimating inflation as it is skewed to food and beverages?")
Delhi govt's free services schemes provided relief from inflation: Kejriwal
Retail inflation in India declined to 6.83 per cent in August after touching a 15-month high of 7.44 per cent in July, mainly due to softening prices of vegetables
 "Delhi govt's free services schemes provided relief from inflation: Kejriwal")
Gas prices likely pushed up inflation in Aug, other costs probably slowed
The consumer price index is projected to have increased 3.6% last month from a year earlier, according to economists' forecasts compiled by data provider FactSet
 "Gas prices likely pushed up inflation in Aug, other costs probably slowed")
Wall Street dips, the dollar strengthens ahead of key inflation data
One week from today, the central bank is due to convene its two-day policy meeting, at which the Fed is broadly expected to let current key interest rates stand
 "Wall Street dips, the dollar strengthens ahead of key inflation data")
India's inflation higher than peers; global prices hit a two-year low
Downward pressure on food as global prices hit a two-year low
 "India's inflation higher than peers; global prices hit a two-year low")