Page 5 - Global Inflation

Opportune time to stock up on gold as global inflation surges, rupee falls

Low prices and the underlying demand for the yellow metal, coupled with high inflation are positives

Aggressive rate hikes may be counterproductive in short run: Emkay Wealth

Aggressive rate hikes by central banks globally to tame soaring inflation may prove counterproductive in the short run, Emkay Wealth Management said on Wednesday. Underlining that geopolitical tensions, soaring crude oil prices and worries around recession in the developed countries are some of the major risks threatening the markets, Emkay Wealth Management however said India fears no major risks. However, there are risks related to slowing of exports and currency depreciation, the company said during a webinar. The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low of Rs 81.93 per dollar on Wednesday. "Inflation has become a concern for most major economies, and central banks are resorting to aggressive rate hikes. This move could push up inflationary pressures, proving counterproductive in the short run. The dollar index and crude are the two key indicators to watch out for in the next few quarters," Joseph K Thomas, Head of Research, Emkay Wealth Management said. Central banks across th

Have the Indian stock markets rallied too fast, too soon?

Until the S&P BSE Sensex and Nifty50 do not break 57,000 and 17,000 levels, there are higher changes of touching 64,000 and 19,000 levels.

Central banks raise rates again as Fed drives global inflation fight

Rates raised from Britain to Indonesia after Fed's Wednesday move; investors price in bigger hikes from ECB; Japan steps in as yen plummets; emerging market currencies under pressure

Time to diversify to global equities as central banks frontload rate hikes?

Though the recent rally in domestic equities has turned the markets expensive relative to peers, analysts still suggest investors focus on Indian equity markets

Global stock markets can retest June 2022 lows, cautions Chris Wood

Most global markets have staged a smart recovery since their June 2022 lows. The S&P BSE Sensex has outperformed its peers with a rise of around 13 per cent since then

Rate rise fears prompt third week of global equity funds outflows

Global equity funds remained out of favour in the seven days to Sept 7 as a strong US services industry report fuelled concerns that the Fed would keep hiking interest rates to tame inflation

US, EU demand slowdown, global uncertainties impacting India's exports

Subdued demand from developed countries and blocs like the US and EU is impacting exports of key sectors including engineering, gems and jewellery and may have implications on India's exports in case the global situation does not improve in coming months. Global inflation, Russia-Ukraine war, simmering China-Taiwan crisis and supply disruptions are hurting economic growth worldwide, leading to poor demand, experts say. The world merchandise trade volume is expected to grow 3 per cent in 2022 against the earlier forecast of 4.7 per cent, mainly due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, according to the World Trade Organization forecast, released in April. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a grouping of developed nations, has stated that G-20 merchandise trade growth has slowed markedly in value terms in second quarter of 2022 (April-June). Exporters are keeping their fingers crossed over the country's exports growth and are hopeful that the ...

China's trade falters as demand wanes at home, abroad amid rising inflation

China's exports and imports lost momentum in August with growth significantly missing forecasts as surging inflation crippled overseas demand and fresh COVID curbs and heatwaves disrupted output

Gold prices recover from one-month low as dollar index down 0.2%

Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,742.83 per ounce by 10:09 a.m. ET (1409 GMT). Prices touched their lowest since July 27 at $1,719.56 earlier in the session

India bond yields end higher as US Fed's hawkish stance unnerves investors

Indian government bond yields ended higher on Monday, tracking US Treasury yields, as the Fed emphasised it would keep raising rates to rein in inflation

'Inflation fever' finally breaking but central banks won't stop rate hikes

As economic growth slows, prices for key raw materials - from oil to copper and wheat - have cooled in recent weeks, taking pressure off the cost of manufactured goods and food

Stocks jilted as central banks promise tough love to tackle inflation

Asian shares slid on Monday as the mounting risk of more aggressive rate hikes in the United States and Europe shoved bond yields higher

Energy crisis tearing through global stock markets leaves a trail of losers

The inflation surge has also prompted an aggressive response from the world's major central banks

India hiring not impacted by high global inflation, new jobs up 29%: Report

Despite fears of rising inflation globally, Indian jobseekers are not adversely affected as far as their livelihood and expenses are concerned

Correction likely after a sharp run; buy on dips: Credit Suisse Wealth Mgmt

The recent 'hope rally' in Indian markets was mostly led by a presumption that global central banks, especially the US Fed, may go slow on rate hikes in the rest of 2022 as the inflation cools off.

Xiaomi cuts over 900 jobs globally as Q2 revenue dips 20%: Report

"In this quarter, our industry faced many challenges, including rising global inflation, foreign exchange fluctuations (and) complex political environment," said Xiaomi president Wang Xiang

Poorer nations face unrest as wealthy nations snap up fuel: Report

Shops in Bangladesh are closing at 8 pm as part of energy austerity measures, while Mexico's government has bolstered subsidies to cushion residential electricity costs

Markets can hit highs only after inflation peaks abroad: Taher Badshah

'The key risk for the market at this juncture, especially after this strong comeback, is the resurgence of the known risks of recent times, namely the rebound of inflation and geopolitical tensions'

Global food inflation eases, but uncertain crops slow wider relief

Crop futures have retreated to pre-war levels, and the UN's monthly measure of food prices sank the most since 2008