Page 44 - Latest Updates on Inflation
Don't think today's situation calls for negative real rates: Jayanth Varma
Either inflation has to come down on its own or we will have to raise the rate, or it will be a combination of the two, says MPC member Varma
 "Don't think today's situation calls for negative real rates: Jayanth Varma")
Top 5 factors that may set market direction in the second half of 2022
Investors are now looking toward potential triggers that may set the likely trajectory for equity markets in the second half of 2022.
 "Top 5 factors that may set market direction in the second half of 2022")
Sensex, Nifty end flat in choppy session; metals, auto, IT packs slip most
Stock market LIVE updates: The broader markets suffered more losses than the frontline indices. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices shed 0.5 and 0.7 per cent, respectively.
 "Sensex, Nifty end flat in choppy session; metals, auto, IT packs slip most")
Euro under pressure as inflation fears send investors to dollar haven
The euro was at $1.044, after losing 0.75% on the dollar the day before, and heading for a monthly decline of 2.7%
 "Euro under pressure as inflation fears send investors to dollar haven")
What is MPC member Jayant R Verma on inflation & economic challenges?
In a chat with Business Standard's Manojit Saha, external MPC member Jayant R Verma said that the country will have to tolerate a modest growth sacrifice now as the RBI fights inflation. Listen in
 "What is MPC member Jayant R Verma on inflation & economic challenges?")
Spain inflation soars to record 10% as ECB gears up for rate hikes
Energy and food costs drove Spanish inflation to 10% last month -- defying government efforts to curb it and raising pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
 "Spain inflation soars to record 10% as ECB gears up for rate hikes")
Rate tweaks to make up for inefficiencies in value chain: FM Sitharaman
Stating that all states are aware of the potential impact of rate rationalisation on inflation, Sitharaman said any increase in tax rates will also make up for the tax burden.
 "Rate tweaks to make up for inefficiencies in value chain: FM Sitharaman")
Rupee at a fresh new low as rising oil deepens CAD, inflation concerns
The rupee settled at a new low of 78.77 per US dollar against the previous close of 78.35 per US dollar
 "Rupee at a fresh new low as rising oil deepens CAD, inflation concerns")
Gold stuck in range as rate hike bets and recession fears collide
Although gold is considered a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainties, rate hikes dim bullion's appeal by increasing the opportunity cost of holding the asset which pays no interest.
 "Gold stuck in range as rate hike bets and recession fears collide")
Govt considers allowing some exports of raw sugar piled up at ports: Report
Additional shipments from India, the world's biggest exporter of sugar after Brazil, could weigh on raw sugar futures, which are trading near their lowest in four months.
 "Govt considers allowing some exports of raw sugar piled up at ports: Report")
ECB ready to 'stamp out' surging inflation with rate hike in July, Sept
With new inflation figures due out Friday, Lagarde said the bank is using the dual approach to be able to respond to economic uncertainty.
 "ECB ready to 'stamp out' surging inflation with rate hike in July, Sept")
Zimbabwe central bank raises key rate to 200% amid rising inflation
The monetary policy committee more than doubled the key rate to 200% from 80%, Governor John Mangudya said in a statement on Monday
 "Zimbabwe central bank raises key rate to 200% amid rising inflation")
The art and science of managing inflation
The conduct of monetary policy is not based on simplistic binaries, particularly during times of extraordinary uncertainty
 "The art and science of managing inflation")
Persistent inflation to impact demand across categories: TCPL chairman
The current operating environment remains highly volatile and persistent inflation will likely impact demand across categories, Tata Consumer Products Ltd Chairman N Chandrasekaran said
 "Persistent inflation to impact demand across categories: TCPL chairman")
Banking body BIS urges decisive wave of global rate hikes to stem inflation
Surging energy and food prices mean inflation in many places is now its hottest in decades
 "Banking body BIS urges decisive wave of global rate hikes to stem inflation")
Taming inflation
The US Fed might be able to get the job done at a lower cost than is widely feared
 "Taming inflation")
Banking body BIS urges decisive wave of global rate hikes to stem inflation
Leading economies at risk of falling into high-inflation trap, says Bank for International Settlements
 "Banking body BIS urges decisive wave of global rate hikes to stem inflation")
Global dealmaking braces for dry spell as boardrooms put expansion on hold
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February and fears that an economic recession is looming dealt a blow to merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the second quarter.
 "Global dealmaking braces for dry spell as boardrooms put expansion on hold")
The RBI MPC serves no purpose other than cosmetic and should be dismantled
There are two insurmountable hurdles in the path of RBI's independence on monetary policy. These hurdles make committees redundant
Signs that inflation is peaking amid global monetary policy action: Patra
The RBI Dy Governor says war in Europe threatens to 'snuff out' global economic recovery post the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Signs that inflation is peaking amid global monetary policy action: Patra")
