Page 45 - Latest Updates on Inflation
Sensex, Nifty post eighth straight fall in longest losing streak in 4 years
Indices down 4% in eight sessions; rising inflation data in Europe sees bond yields soar, putting pressure on global equities
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India Inc's profit margin narrows in Dec quarter on high inflation: Icra
When viewed sequentially, the operating profit margin for the December quarter expanded by 1.80 per cent over the preceding September quarter, Icra Ratings said
 "India Inc's profit margin narrows in Dec quarter on high inflation: Icra")
Central banks, including RBI, may raise interest rates to combat inflation
ECB President Christine Lagarde has already said the bank till hike rates, if needed
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US GDP revised lower on weaker consumer spending in fourth quarter
Inflation-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) increased at a 2.7 per cent annualised rate during the period, Commerce Department data showed
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From Ukraine war to inflation, global headwinds take a toll on FDI inflows
According to the official, as far as 2022 is concerned, there has been a 4 per cent increase in FDI inflows
 "From Ukraine war to inflation, global headwinds take a toll on FDI inflows")
Crypto wrap: January Fed meet minutes pull Bitcoin back from six-month high
The minutes, released on Wednesday, said that the members believe "ongoing" rate hikes will be necessary
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Top headlines: Punit Goenka moves NCLAT for relief, 1 year of Ukraine war
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
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El Nino risk for inflation, farm output in India: Finance ministry
IMD predicts above-normal temperatures this year
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Further tightening could push growth down to 5%: MPC member Ashima Goyal
Continuing to raise nominal repo rates until core inflation falls could imply an overshooting or excess tightening of real rates, says the MPC member in an interview with Business Standard
 "Further tightening could push growth down to 5%: MPC member Ashima Goyal")
Growth is fragile, real interest rates too high: MPC member Jayanth Varma
In an interview with Business Standard, MPC member Jayanth Varma says the committee should not tie its hands by adopting the withdrawal of accommodation stance
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Pass-through of fall in commodity prices not clear: RBI MPC's Bhide
'In the past two meetings, the size of the rate increases have come down'
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How Russia-Ukraine conflict has impacted global and Indian economy
External conditions deteriorated due to the war on many fronts
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RBI MPC minutes show deepening concerns over inflation pressures
Disinflation can't rely only on food, must be firm in inflation fight, says RBI Das
 "RBI MPC minutes show deepening concerns over inflation pressures")
Treasury Bill yields soar over tighter liquidity, inflation worries
Yield curve flattens; T-bill, 10-year bond spread now at 16 bps versus 222 bps a year ago
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After wild swing, jeera prices fall 22% on hopes of higher output
Prices jumped 140% till Jan; farmers expect a repeat as heat wave, shift to other crops may keep output down
 "After wild swing, jeera prices fall 22% on hopes of higher output")
New Zealand hikes key rate to 4.75% to fight inflation despite cyclone
The increase, which can raise the borrowing costs for consumers on everything from credit cards to mortgages, comes despite the economic pain that a devastating cyclone is already inflicting on people
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Sticky inflation to nudge RBI to hike interest rates once more: Poll
The survey also showed inflation was likely to remain sticky at 6.00% this quarter, higher than the RBI's forecast of 5.70%
Bitcoin extends rebound with year-to-date gain at 50%; defies macro peril
Bitcoin's year-to-date gain has now reached 50% after a further jump in February, contrasting with a retreat in global equities this month courtesy of a macroeconomic environment replete
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India, China to contribute more than half of global growth this year: IMF
IMF added that the central banks across Asia need to stay 'alert' as the core inflation is still high, and the re-opening of China's economy may push inflation up due to higher demand
 "India, China to contribute more than half of global growth this year: IMF")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman defends RBI: 'Reining in inflation, capital outflows'
India's retail inflation reversed its downward trend in January at 6.52 per cent and once again breached the central bank's upper tolerance limit
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