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Global shares slide, dollar dominates as interest rate hike fears mount

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell headlines a host of policy makers at Jackson Hole later in the week and the risks are that he will not meet investor hopes for a dovish pivot on policy.

Central banks haven't got it wrong

Forecasts of economic doom are premature and central bank-bashing is misplaced

Europe shares mixed after Asian markets decline on tech downturn

Such worries are coming on top of concerns about inflation and what central banks might do to curb that trend. Higher interest rates tend to work as a minus for share prices.

Markets dip for a second day ahead of Fed rate hike; Sensex falls 497 pts

The Sensex ended the session at 55,268, with a decline of 497 points, or 0.9 per cent

RBI renews statement of commitment to global code on best market practices

The FX Global Code, developed under Bank for International Settlements, Basel, compiles the practices formulated by central banks worldwide

Markets surge amid 'peak inflation' optimism, gain now 4% in 4 days

Sensex closes at highest level since June 6; Up 8% from CY22 lows

Investor sentiment in doldrums, growth optimism hits record low: BofA study

Survey shows while inflation is seen falling, mood is stagflationary; recession expectations highest since May 2020; global growth and profits at all-time lows, cash levels highest since 9/11 attacks

MFs invest in fewer companies in June after portfolios hit multi-year high

Drop in number of firms invested in comes even as MFs' overall holding in stock market has been rising

Central banks: Redeeming credibility

Central banks seem to have forgotten that there is one role, viz. controlling inflation, which is solely their responsibility

Group representing Indian crypto exchanges to be dismantled: Report

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) is dismantling BACC after disagreement and allegations that crypto exchanges were not following an internal code of conduct

IMF has warned that a long downturn is happening. But is anyone listening?

The IMF has not minced any words when it comes to fiscal policy. It has always advocated tight control over the political inclination to spend now and let someone else worry about the future

RBI allows settlement in rupee to settle trade with Russia, Sri Lanka

Exchange rate of two trading partners may be market determined, says central bank

Afghanistan receives $32 million humanitarian cash assistance: Central bank

While appreciating the humanitarian assistance of the international community, the Afghan central bank called for better relations with its partners in the financial and banking sectors

RBI takes steps to attract foreign flows, says growth prospects stay strong

RBI said that despite the headwinds from geopolitical developments, elevated crude oil prices and tighter external financial conditions, high frequency indicators point to an ongoing recovery in sever

Central banks need stronger communication in turbulent times: RBI governor

Even short-term forecasting has become a challenge due to pandemic, says Shaktikanta Das

Inflation spirals: How are Sri Lanka, Turkey and Argentina dealing with it?

Inflation is a headache in India but a life-threatening disease in Sri Lanka, Argentina, and Turkey. Here is how their central banks are battling the necessary evil

Good chance that foreign money returns around Diwali: Rahul Arora

The biggest silver lining is that the markets always climb the wall of worry and find ways to make new highs, said Arora

Central banks across the globe opt for shock and awe to tame inflation

The Federal Reserve has just delivered its biggest interest rate rise in over a quarter of a century and even the hitherto dovish Swiss National Bank has taken markets by surprise

Govt bond for Rs 33,000 crore sails through as RBI accepts bids

Signals central bank's comfort with yields

Japanese yen jumps after govt, central bank sound intervention warning

Japan's yen has been battered by traders wagering that BOJ will stick with its ultra-accommodative policy stance just as the Fed and other central banks accelerate their tightening to tame inflation