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US inflation data collection hurt by Trump-era hiring freeze: Report

The CPI temporarily reduced the number of outlets and quotes it attempted to collect due to a staffing shortage in certain CPI cities

Europe inflation cools to 1.9%; focus shifts to Trump and tariffs

Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro fell to 1.9% in May from 2.2% in April, clearing the way for more rate cuts from the European Central Bank to support growth in the face of US President Donald Trump's tariff offensive. Lower energy prices helped bring consumer prices in May to below the ECB's 2% target for the first time since September. Increasing signs that inflation is back under control after a painful outbreak in 2021-23 leaves room for the ECB to turn its attention to worries about the impact of a slew of new import taxes on EU goods in the US that threaten to slow Europe's export-oriented economy. Reductions in the ECB's benchmark rate, currently at 2.25%, lower borrowing costs throughout the economy, making it easier to buy things on credit and stimulating economic activity and investment. Higher rates combat inflation, but for the moment that battle appears to have been won. The ECB's rate-setting council meets on Thursday under bank President Christine Lagar

Nomura raises Nifty March 2026 target to 26,140 on supportive macros

The revised Nifty50 target implies a potential upside of about 6 per cent from current levels.

Fastest growth in years: Corporate manufacturing trumps household units

The gross value added by household manufacturing units has grown 13.5 per cent in absolute terms between FY19 and FY24 after adjusting for inflation

Disinflation path clouded by geopolitical, trade, weather volatility: RBI

CPI inflation dropped to 3.16% in April 2025, its lowest since July 2019, but the RBI warns of uncertainties from global conflicts, trade shifts and weather conditions

Greater confidence of inflation aligning with target over 12 months: RBI

Central bank's outlook for the Indian economy remains promising in 2025-26, supported by revival in consumption demand, government capex

RBI's rate cuts, and expectations of more, can ease your home loan EMI

Lower inflation rates are expected to trigger more rate cuts from the central bank, which will be passed on to consumers in the form of lower interest rates

IMF slaps 11 new conditions on Pakistan: What are they?

Pakistan faces 11 new IMF conditions to unlock its next $1 billion bailout tranche — from tax reforms to energy pricing and car imports. What are these conditions? Watch the video to know!

US consumer sentiment hits 3-year low as trade war raises inflation fears

US consumer sentiment fell slightly in May for the fifth straight month, surprising economists, as Americans increasingly worry that President Donald Trump's trade war will worsen inflation. The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan's closely watched consumer sentiment index, released Friday, declined 2.7 per cent on a monthly basis to 50.8, the second-lowest level in the nearly 75-year history of the survey. The only lower reading was in June 2022. Since January, sentiment has tumbled nearly 30 per cent. Americans have largely taken a sour view about where the economy is headed in the wake of the Trump administration's imposition of huge import duties, which threaten to slow growth and push up prices. In recent weeks the White House has pulled back on its most draconian policies, though average duties are still high by historical standards. Consumers' outlooks are also sharply divided by their political views, which has caused some economists to question the survey's ..

Inflation at multi-month low: More rate cuts on the cards?

India’s inflation numbers are finally giving our wallets a breather—and there’s more good news possibly on the way. Are there more RBI rate cuts on the way? Watch the video to find out.

Three RBI rate cuts likely from June as inflation dips below 4% target

With inflation staying under RBI's 4% target for two months, economists expect three back-to-back repo rate cuts, starting with a 25 bps reduction in June

US consumer prices rise marginally in April; impact of tariffs awaited

Though the U.S. and China took a major step towards de-escalating their trade war over the weekend, a 10% blanket duty on almost all imports remains in place, as do sectoral tariffs

CPI base year revision for agri and rural workers may push up minimum wages

Unaware of recent Delhi govt decision to hike minimum wages in the national capital, Lal and his fellow workers continue to receive same wage as three years ago when they started working in unit

Consider inflation while providing aid to farmers, says VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday advocated Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in fertiliser subsidies for farmers based on the US pattern and demanded that inflation be factored in while providing financial assistance to agriculturists, like the salaries of legislators and MPs. Addressing faculty members and students of the Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Agriculture University in Gwalior, the vice president said, "The Prime Minister has factored in inflation while revising the salaries of legislators and MPs, so why not when supporting farmers? Assistance provided to farmers must also account for inflation". Emphasising the need for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in fertiliser subsidies, Dhankhar said, "In the United States, all aid provided to farmers is given directly, not through intermediaries. Just like we have the PM-KISAN scheme in India, the Indian government also spends heavily on fertiliser subsidies. "It is now a matter for both reflection and research. If the same money i

Room for RBI to respond to global growth drag: Bandhan AMC's Choudhary

The weakening of the dollar reflects some unwinding of the so-called 'US exceptionalism' theme, which had attracted disproportionately large allocations to dollar assets over the years

RBI MPC minutes: Members see need to support growth on benign inflation

The MPC decided to cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points earlier this month, after reducing the rate by a similar magnitude in the February meeting

Retail inflation at 6-year low a result of govt efforts: Finance ministry

It said that this trajectory underscored the country's resilience and commitment to ensuring price stability without compromising on development goals

Kerala logged highest inflation in March, Telangana lowest, shows NSO data

Only states with a population of more than 5 million, according to the 2011 census have been taken into consideration

UK inflation slows to 2.6% in March, lowest level in three months

Falling fuel prices and unchanged food costs helped bring down the inflation rate but the price of clothes rose strongly after a surprise fall in February

Retail inflation eases to 3.34% in March, lowest since August 2019

WPI-based inflation cools to a six-month low