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Inflation Price Rise

US President Joe Biden

Biden Approval Dips Near Lowest Point: AP-NORC Poll

President Biden's approval rating has dipped to 38%, nearing the lowest point of his presidency, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll shows that the public has...

23 March 2023

UK Inflation Jumps To 10.4 Per Cent, Surprising Analysts

The inflation report highlights the pressures faced by British consumers who spent the winter with one eye on their thermostats and the other watching the steady rise of prices for staples

22 March 2023

Repo Rate Rise: A 2.5% Rise In Interest Rate Hikes Home Loan EMIs By A Huge 20%

To rein in inflation and curb demand, the central bank has raised repo rate by 250 basis points since May 2022, and it could rise further. The news is not pleasing for retail loan customers. A rise in interest by 25 basis...

16 March 2023

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

Fed Rate Hike: US Federal Reserve Raises Key Interest Rate Amid Banking Crisis

Fed rate hike: With this increase, the US Federal Reserve has increased its funds target rate to a range of 4.75-5 per cent, a level that was seen prior to the 2008 global financial crisis

23 March 2023

RBI Says Inflation ‘Sticky’, Does It Indicate Another Repo Rate Hike?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) noted in a report that while retail inflation has moderated, it is still high, raising speculation that it may continue its monetary tightening to check price rise

22 March 2023

IMF International Monetary Fund

Pakistan Seeks US Help To Secure ‘Lenient Treatment’ From IMF

After failing to convince the global lender, Islamabad is left with no option but to seek help from Washington and its western allies, in order to secure a “lenient treatment” from the IMF for moving towards the...

14 March 2023

World Shares Mixed Ahead Of Federal Reserve Rate Hike Decision

Investors are awaiting an interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve, which is expected to temper its efforts to tame inflation given the recent turmoil that has wracked the banking sector

22 March 2023

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Inflation

Retail Inflation Dips Marginally To 6.44% In February

Except for November and December 2022, retail inflation has remained above the RBI's upper tolerance level of 6 per cent since January 2022

13 March 2023

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13 March 2023
Treasury Bills, Bonds Shine On Repo-Rate Surge; Should You Buy Them Now Or Wait?

Treasury Bills, Bonds Shine On Repo-Rate Surge; Should You Buy Them Now Or Wait?

T-bill enthusiasts could be in a celebratory mood amid an apparent unexciting spell in stocks, as government security yields meet or exceed expectations,...


12 March 2023
Global Cues, Inflation Trends Likely To Drive Domestic Equity Market: Analysts

Global Cues, Inflation Trends Likely To Drive Domestic Equity Market: Analysts

The failure of the Silicon Valley Bank, a key funding source for startups in the technology space, has sparked concerns regarding the overall health of the...


12 March 2023
Inflation Expected To Come Down Over The Year: RBI MPC Member Ashima Goyal

Inflation Expected To Come Down Over The Year: RBI MPC Member Ashima Goyal

Goyal said policy rates had been cut steeply during the pandemic, so they had to be raised fast after recovery was established


10 March 2023
US President Biden Proposes To Double Economic Support Fund To Cash-Strapped Pakistan

US President Biden Proposes To Double Economic Support Fund To Cash-Strapped Pakistan

The budget proposes to give Pakistan $82 million for fiscal 2024, beginning in October, under the Economic Support Fund category


09 March 2023
Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Hopeful Of Signing Bailout Deal With IMF This Week

Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Hopeful Of Signing Bailout Deal With IMF This Week

Pakistan and the IMF have been holding virtual talks after the two sides held 10 days of intensive negotiations with an IMF delegation in Islamabad from...


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09 March 2023
People Have Optimistic View Of Post-Retirement Life, Says ICICI Prudential Study  

People Have Optimistic View Of Post-Retirement Life, Says ICICI Prudential Study  

Around 66 per cent of respondents are worried about inflation and critical illness impacting their retirement savings and, consequently, their lifestyle 


07 March 2023
Global Shares Mixed As Investors Watch Fed Moves, Inflation

Global Shares Mixed As Investors Watch Fed Moves, Inflation

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.3 per cent to finish at 28,309.16. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.5 per cent to 7,364.70. South Korea's Kospi added less...


02 March 2023
Pakistanis Paying Heavy Price For 'Regime Change Conspiracy', Says Ex-PM Imran Khan

Pakistanis Paying Heavy Price For 'Regime Change Conspiracy', Says Ex-PM Imran Khan

The Pakistani rupee sank sharply by Rs 18.74 against the dollar in the interbank market on Thursday. Analysts attributed the record drop to the government’s...


02 March 2023
Cong Stresses On Opposition Unity For 2024; Never Said Who Will Be PM, Says Kharge

Cong Stresses On Opposition Unity For 2024; Never Said Who Will Be PM, Says Kharge

Calling for opposition unity ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge on Wednesday said the primary objective of the...


02 March 2023
EAM Jaishankar Hosts Reception For Foreign Ministers Attending G20 Meet

EAM Jaishankar Hosts Reception For Foreign Ministers Attending G20 Meet

 A day ahead of a crucial G20 meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday evening hosted a welcome dinner for the foreign ministers attending...


27 February 2023
India Inc's Profit Margin Narrows In December Quarter On High Inflation: ICRA

India Inc's Profit Margin Narrows In December Quarter On High Inflation: ICRA

The interest coverage ratio for the agency's sample adjusted for sectors with relatively low debt levels like IT, FMCG and pharma witnessed a moderation in...


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25 February 2023
Pakistan Government Halts Clearance Of Bills, Salaries Amidst Economic Crisis: Report

Pakistan Government Halts Clearance Of Bills, Salaries Amidst Economic Crisis: Report

The country's weekly inflation remained stubbornly elevated at 2.78 per cent week-on-week and 41.54 per cent year-on-year during the seven-day period that...


25 February 2023
Cash-Starved Pakistan Receives $ 700 Million From China

Cash-Starved Pakistan Receives $ 700 Million From China

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, which fell to a critically low level of $2.9 billion a few weeks ago, have now risen closer to $4 billion


24 February 2023
6 Financial Tips For Elderly People Moving Into Senior Living Communities

6 Financial Tips For Elderly People Moving Into Senior Living Communities

A lot of elderly people are opting for assisted living these days. It is important to understand the various ways by which they can manage their finances...


23 February 2023
How Rising Interest Rates Are Likely To Impact Net Interest Margins Of Banks

How Rising Interest Rates Are Likely To Impact Net Interest Margins Of Banks

The bank also introduced a specific tenor scheme of “400 days” (Amrit Kalash) at a Rate of Interest of 7.10 per cent from February 15


23 February 2023
US Federal Reserve May Opt For More Interest Rate Hikes To Tackle Inflation: Report

US Federal Reserve May Opt For More Interest Rate Hikes To Tackle Inflation: Report

The Federal Reserve officials are expecting further increase in borrowing costs as the authorities want to bring inflation down to their 2 per cent target


22 February 2023
Inflation Top Concern For Majority Of MPC Members, 2 Voted Against Rate Hike

Inflation Top Concern For Majority Of MPC Members, 2 Voted Against Rate Hike

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, who heads the six-member MPC, also said overall, there is considerable uncertainty at this stage on the evolving inflation...


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