Page 77 - Latest Updates on Inflation
HDFC executes unusual trade to hedge borrowings against interest rate risk
The switch in hedging tools comes as markets are buffeted by surging policy rates, with the Reserve Bank of India having hiked by 140 basis points since May to tackle inflation
 "HDFC executes unusual trade to hedge borrowings against interest rate risk")
Morgan Stanley bets on emerging market debt as JPM says rally unsustainable
The latest inflation data from the US spurred a risk rally as traders reduced Federal Reserve tightening wagers
 "Morgan Stanley bets on emerging market debt as JPM says rally unsustainable")
Is the worst of inflation behind us?
India's retail inflation has eased to 6.78% in July due to a fall in prices of food and fuel, according to Reuters. But it is still pinching people's pockets. Can we expect relief in the coming days?
 "Is the worst of inflation behind us?")
Is it time to sell dairy stocks?
Dairy companies continued to disappoint investors with dismal profits in the recently concluded quarter as high input costs eroded the sector's margins. Find out the likely trajectory for the sector
Sensex, Nifty end flat; Tata Chemicals jumps 12%, IGL 6%; SpiceJet sheds 5%
CLOSING BELL: Among sectors, the Nifty IT index slipped 0.9 per cent, while the Nifty Metal index advanced 1.6 per cent
 "Sensex, Nifty end flat; Tata Chemicals jumps 12%, IGL 6%; SpiceJet sheds 5%")
China consumer inflation in July reaches 2-year high as pork costs surge
The consumer price index in China rose 2.7% last month from a year earlier as pork prices surged 20.2%
 "China consumer inflation in July reaches 2-year high as pork costs surge")
Need to watch out for inflation impact: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance CEO
The general insurance industry has reported sound growth in the first quarter (Q1) of financial year 2022-23 (FY23) thanks to group health and motor businesses
 "Need to watch out for inflation impact: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance CEO")
Parents' income, child's record count in getting education loan: Experts
Students joining a professional course at a top-notch college will find it easier to get approval
 "Parents' income, child's record count in getting education loan: Experts")
US indices struggle amid recession fears; Micron says sales may come down
Chipmaker Micron Tech says sales likely to come down; inflation data today
 "US indices struggle amid recession fears; Micron says sales may come down")
Europe shares mixed after Asian markets decline on tech downturn
Such worries are coming on top of concerns about inflation and what central banks might do to curb that trend. Higher interest rates tend to work as a minus for share prices.
 "Europe shares mixed after Asian markets decline on tech downturn")
Gold eases as investors await US inflation data due later this week
Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as investors awaited U.S. inflation data due later in the week that could offer more clarity on the Federal Reserve's rate-hike plans to combat rising prices.
 "Gold eases as investors await US inflation data due later this week")
The employment-income crisis
Reforms of the education and skill continuum could usher in an Indian miracle
 "The employment-income crisis")
New terms of trade
Policy establishment should build capacity
 "New terms of trade")
Job demand stays flat in July amidst fears of global recession: Report
The report further revealed that tier-II cities are now frontrunners in hiring with Coimbatore and Ahmedabad, indicating growing demand for talent across segments.
 "Job demand stays flat in July amidst fears of global recession: Report")
Sensex soars 465 pts, Nifty tops 17,500; all except PSBs rally; SBI dips 2%
CLOSING BELL: Coal India, M&M, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, Hindalco, Axis Bank, NTPC, L&T, HDFC, Dr Reddy's Labs, RIL, IndusInd Bank, and Apollo Hospitals were the top gainers on the 50-pack index today
 "Sensex soars 465 pts, Nifty tops 17,500; all except PSBs rally; SBI dips 2%")
Latest RBI survey shows household inflation expectations eased 80 bps
Households' 3-month, one-year inflation expectations fell 50 bps, 60 bps
 "Latest RBI survey shows household inflation expectations eased 80 bps")
Best of BS Opinion: Normalising policy, 'Moonlighting' officially, and more
Here are the top BS Opinion articles of the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Normalising policy, 'Moonlighting' officially, and more")
Equity, debt markets' strategy post RBI's rate hike decision
Bond prices fell sharply while the equities rallied after the RBI's rate hike on Friday. Our next report tells us how the increase in repo rate will affect both these asset classes
 "Equity, debt markets' strategy post RBI's rate hike decision")
At 13.8% gains, India best-performing stock market since June lows
The benchmark Nifty50 Index has gained the most among major global markets, soaring 13.8 per cent since June 17, when it had dropped to its lowest levels in 13 months
 "At 13.8% gains, India best-performing stock market since June lows")
Normalising policy
The pace of rate hikes could moderate
 "Normalising policy")