Indian Rupee Under Pressure as Rising Forward Premiums Increase Hedging Costs
The Indian rupee faces pressure as central bank dollar swaps drive up forward premiums, making local assets more expensive for overseas investors to hedge.
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Qatar Central Bank Foreign Reserves Rise to QAR 262.3 Billion in September
Qatar Central Bank reports a 0.46 percent increase in international reserves and foreign currency liquidity to QAR 262.279 billion in September.
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Goldman Sachs Forecasts Two Fed Rate Hikes Following Hawkish Christopher Waller Comments
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller's hawkish comments suggest more rate hikes are coming, prompting Goldman Sachs to adjust its forecast.
Uruguay Central Bank Raises Interest Rate to 6% to Combat Inflation
Uruguay's central bank increased its policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.0% to anchor inflation expectations amid rising global energy prices.
Fed Governor Waller Signals October Pause but Warns More Rate Hikes Likely
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggested a potential rate pause in October, but warned that further rate hikes are likely needed to curb inflation.
St. Louis Fed President Says Financial Conditions Remain Supportive of Growth
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem says US financial conditions remain healthy and supportive of economic growth despite slight tightening.
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Fed Governor Waller Signals More Rate Hikes but Favors Flexible Pace
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller expects further interest rate hikes to lower inflation but says the central bank can be flexible on the timing.
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RBI Raises Repo Rate by 0.25% Sparking Volatility in Debt Mutual Funds
The Reserve Bank of India raised its repo rate by 0.25%, lowering short-term net asset values of debt mutual funds as bond prices decline.
Treasury Yields Rise as Fed Governor Christopher Waller Hints at Further Rate Hikes
US Treasury yields climbed after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled that more interest rate hikes may be necessary to curb persistent inflation.
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Romania Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged at 6.5% in October
Romania's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 6.5%, balancing inflation risks from energy prices against a slowing economy.
ECB Minutes Show Policymakers Keep Future Rate Options Open Due to High Inflation Uncertainty
The European Central Bank released meeting minutes showing policymakers want to keep interest rate options open due to rising eurozone inflation risks.
National Bank of Serbia Keeps Key Interest Rate Steady at 5.75% Amid Rising Inflation Risks
The National Bank of Serbia kept its key interest rate at 5.75% as rising energy prices and robust economic growth threaten to push inflation higher.
Fed Governor Waller Signals More Rate Hikes Ahead to Fight Sticky Inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller flagged further rate hikes to curb 3% core inflation, pushing Treasury yields up and stock futures down.
French Central Bank Governor Warns Geopolitical Shocks Push Interest Rates Higher Globally
Geopolitical shocks from the Middle East are driving up global interest rates and tightening financial conditions, central bank officials warn.
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Reserve Bank of India Faces Potential Rate Hikes Amid Rising Commodity Inflation
The Reserve Bank of India may raise interest rates by up to 50 basis points in December to combat broad-based commodity inflation and support the rupee.
RBI Expected to Raise Rates Further Following Policy Stance Shift
The Reserve Bank of India is projected to raise rates to 6% and manage banking liquidity amid rising inflation forecasts.
Thailand Central Bank Signals No Rush on Rates as Inflation Cools
Thailand's central bank governor sees no rush to raise interest rates as inflation cools to 2% and export growth projections rise.
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Indian Equities Slide as Foreign Outflows Intensify After RBI Rate Hike
Indian benchmark indices fell as foreign investors stepped up selling following an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India.
Bank of Japan Warns AI Demand Could Push Inflation Above 2% Target
The Bank of Japan warns that global AI demand could push inflation past its 2% target, potentially leading to further monetary policy tightening.
Indian Stock Markets Fall as RBI Raises Rates and Shifts Stance
The Sensex and Nifty fell after the Reserve Bank of India raised its repo rate to 5.5% and shifted to a calibrated tightening stance.