Page 48 - Latest Updates on Inflation
We're looking at acquisitions but won't buy at all costs: Tata Consumer MD
In a Q&A, Sunil D'Souza talks about the company's strategy to launch more D2C brands and his outlook on demand for the company
 "We're looking at acquisitions but won't buy at all costs: Tata Consumer MD")
Expect 25-bp hike before RBI presses pause button
The rate-increase cycle, which started in May 2022, raising the policy rate from 4 to 6.25 per cent to fight entrenched inflation, is nearing its end
Certainly, uncertainty has declined
Over the past year, global macroeconomic stability has improved, which sets the stage for good growth from 2024
 "Certainly, uncertainty has declined")
RBI Monetary Policy: One last rate hike now but signaling close to the peak
Inflation remains sticky and most G-10 central banks may in any case, continue with rate hikes; given India's resilient growth momentum, the MPC might increase the repo rate one final time
 "RBI Monetary Policy: One last rate hike now but signaling close to the peak")
The age of verbiage
Without a modicum of self-restraint, the constant stream of hot takes might end up undermining the informed debate that undergirds all open societies
No near term respite for Jubilant FoodWorks, stock down 11% over 2 sessions
Weak consumer sentiment, higher inflation is hurting sales
 "No near term respite for Jubilant FoodWorks, stock down 11% over 2 sessions")
US dollar climbs in early trade as central banks see inflation risks unwind
The pound slid 0.15% to a more than two-week low of $1.2206 in early Asia trade, after falling 1.2% in the previous session, its largest daily decline in a month
 "US dollar climbs in early trade as central banks see inflation risks unwind")
Pakistan inflation hits 48-year high as supplies jammed at ports
Foreign currency reserves have dwindled to a nine-year low of $3.68 billion
 "Pakistan inflation hits 48-year high as supplies jammed at ports")
EU unveils green industry deal to compete with US' Inflation Reduction Act
EU countries have generally agreed that part of the IRA, Joe Biden's $369-billion package, is a threat to the competitiveness of specific key sectors for the green transition of the European industry
 "EU unveils green industry deal to compete with US' Inflation Reduction Act")
Italy registers 10.1% inflation in Jan: National Institute of Statistics
Prices in Italy rose by 10.1 per cent in January compared to a year earlier, despite a decline in prices for regulated energy products, the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) said on Wednesday.
 "Italy registers 10.1% inflation in Jan: National Institute of Statistics")
Eurozone inflation slows to 8.5% in January: EU statistical bureau
Inflation in the eurozone peaked at 10.6 per cent last October and has been slowly decreasing since then
 "Eurozone inflation slows to 8.5% in January: EU statistical bureau")
Global factory activity contracts again in Jan, highlights fragile recovery
The latest figures come as central bankers gear up for another round of interest rate increases to combat high inflation
 "Global factory activity contracts again in Jan, highlights fragile recovery")
Jerome Powell likely to underscore US Fed's inflation fight far from over
Chair Jerome Powell is likely to underscore that the Federal Reserve's primary focus remains the need to fight surging prices with still-higher interest rates
 "Jerome Powell likely to underscore US Fed's inflation fight far from over")
Measures of inflation: Understanding CPI and WPI, and how they differ
The key difference is that one works at the production level, the other at the level of the household; but there are a few other differences as well
 "Measures of inflation: Understanding CPI and WPI, and how they differ")
Prompt measures by govt, RBI contained inflation: Economic Survey
A rising phase up to April 2022 when it crested at 7.8 per cent, then a holding pattern at around 7 per cent up to August 2022 and then a decline to around 5 per cent by December 2022
 "Prompt measures by govt, RBI contained inflation: Economic Survey")
Telangana logged highest inflation in FY23, reveals Economic Survey
The report also shows that the inflation in rural Telangana was 9.2 per cent while it was 8.3 per cent in the urban areas
 "Telangana logged highest inflation in FY23, reveals Economic Survey")
Upside risks to CPI inflation likely to outweigh downside risks: Eco Survey
The Survey, which was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, noted that India's inflation management is 'noteworthy' and can be contrasted with advanced economies
Latest LIVE: 12 dead in massive fire at multi-storey building in Dhanbad
Catch all the latest Budget 2023-24 news and updates here
 "Latest LIVE: 12 dead in massive fire at multi-storey building in Dhanbad")
Economic Survey 2022-23: What does it say about inflation and employment
Economic Survey said that RBI's inflation projections for FY23 are neither too low nor too high
 "Economic Survey 2022-23: What does it say about inflation and employment")
Inflation, loans, forex balance: The many crises for Pakistan's economy
Without a bailout package from IMF and support from others, India's neighbour will be pushed deeper into the abyss
 "Inflation, loans, forex balance: The many crises for Pakistan's economy")