Page 8 - Cpi Inflation

25 bps hike: No change in stance, par for the course

One cannot completely rule out the possibility that the pause button would be pressed at the next MPC meet. Future actions, both for policy rate and stance, will depend on evolving data

RBI's approach to help set stage for a soft landing

The RBI's caution on inflation and its relatively hawkish position demonstrate its steadfast commitment to achieving the inflation target of 4%

Retaining policy flexibility

Inflation remains a concern for the RBI

RBI Monetary Policy: Repo rate up by 25 bps, FY23 inflation pegged at 6.5%

RBI MPC: Shaktikanta Das said that the repo rate hike of 25 bps is considered appropriate at this juncture but the monetary policy will remain agile to inflation

RBI MPC: When and where to watch policy announcement by Shaktikanta Das

RBI monetary policy: In December, Das had said that despite consecutive rate hikes, core inflation had continued to remain 'sticky'

Australian central bank lifts cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.35 per cent

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.35 per cent, delivering a ninth straight hike

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

CPI eases marginally to 5.72% in Dec 2022, within RBI's comfort zone

In November, CPI, also called retail inflation, was at eleven-month low of 5.88 per cent

China consumer inflation accelerates in Dec; PPI falls with soft demand

China abandoned its strict zero-Covid measures last month, lifting lockdowns, removing quarantine and halting regular testing. As a result, economists expect inflation to continue to accelerate

Asian shares subdued, dollar steady as focus remains on US CPI data

US stocks ended higher as investors heaved a sigh of relief after Powell refrained in a speech from commenting on rate policy but said the Fed's independence was essential for it to battle inflation

Inflation kept MPC occupied in 2022, but may not hurt growth for now

Economists and businesses await to see what will be committee's stance in 2023

Monetary policy making: 2022 was year of reset, 2023 could be a long pause

25 bps raise likely in Feb, before RBI hits status quo button, feel experts

WPI inflation eases to 21-month low as pricing pressure softens in November

Fruits and vegetables, protein-rich items such as eggs, meat and fish drag down prices; Core inflation eases for seventh consecutive month to 3.5%

Investors see growth in Asian equities, currencies as US CPI eases

The consumer price index reading supports forecasts for the Federal Reserve to reduce the pace of monetary tightening

US core inflation slows, giving Fed Reserve some breathing room on rates

The overall CPI increased 0.1 per cent from the prior month and was up 7.1 per cent from a year earlier, as lower energy prices helped offset rising food costs

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CPI inflation eases to 11-month low of 5.9% in November; IIP contracts

Core inflation inches up; manufacturing activity declines

Govt not to make RBI report on MPC's first-ever inflation failure public

MPC is said to have failed to achieve inflation target if average CPI inflation falls outside 2-6% range for three straight quarters. This was the case in the three quarters from Jan to Sept of 2022

Hike interest rates by 25-35 basis points in Dec: Economists to RBI

The meeting was held ahead of the RBI's next monetary policy review, which is scheduled December 5-7