Global Economy

Batra told NDTV Profit that Indian markets have already "de-rated significantly", with both the MSCI and Nifty trading below their respective price-to-earnings multiples.

HSBC takes a less aggressive view on the road ahead, arguing that the new stance is more consistent with mild rate hikes rather than a deep tightening cycle.

Investors on Wednesday were pricing in a roughly 20% chance of another quarter-point hike at the Fed's Oct. 27-28 meeting, down from around 70% in the days following the September decision, based on federal funds futures.

Finland is emerging as an increasingly attractive destination for data centre investments, thanks in part to its cool climate and access to low-carbon electricity.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says AI could boost global growth but is also adding inflation and financial stability risks.

Along with still-elevated prices, mortgage rates have prevented sales of previously owned homes and new-home sales from sustaining any momentum.

Gold's recent correction has already been substantial. From the January 28 record of $5,589, spot gold is down around 26%, while the metal is hovering just above the $4,110.55 seven-week low.

The RBI now expects Q2 FY27 CPI inflation at 4.9%, up from 4.7% earlier. The projection for Q3 has been raised to 6% from 5.9%, while Q4 inflation is seen at 5.7% compared with 5.5% earlier.

Projects such as subsea electricity links between Singapore and Indonesia are part of the broader effort, although differences in infrastructure, regulation and political priorities remain obstacles to deeper integration.

To safeguard its financial system against broader economic headwinds, China is ramping up efforts to merge and restructure smaller, predominantly rural lenders.

Modi, Parmelin discuss deeper cooperation in trade, defence, nuclear energy, infrastructure, technology and mobility.

Goldman Sachs flags fiscal deficits, rising bond yields and political uncertainty as key risks to market stability.

Gulf producers are working to ramp up production and exports and have succeeded in boosting crude flows to near pre-war levels.

Argentina’s new citizenship-by-investment programme offers foreign applicants two routes, requiring either a non-refundable $350,000 payment, around Rs 3.37 crore, or an $800,000 government bond worth nearly Rs 7.71 crore.

A sub-group of seven countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia is set to keep targets steady in November, in line with an existing road map, delegates said.

They added in a joint statement that the nations — France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States — will convene againin the context of the IEA in the coming days to discuss the possibility of additional diesel releases if necessary.

UK diesel prices hit a record £2 per liter amid fears a US export ban could push prices to £3, potentially raising UK inflation near 5 percent and prompting Bank of England rate hikes.

Gerry Cardinale, founder of RedBird Capital, says the Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. merger will drive meaningful growth, not just cost-cutting, despite industry concerns.

Jefferies estimates OMCs are currently making losses of around Rs 11 per litre on petrol and Rs 16 per litre on diesel based on 15-day average pricing, although the losses have narrowed from the levels seen in Q1FY27.

During Powell's tenure leading the central bank, the president repeatedly criticized him over monetary policy and used the Fed's headquarters renovation as a cudgel against him. Powell resisted Trump's efforts to push him out of office, including threats to fire him.