Central Banks News
The US Fed is under watch for more than just its policy rate
Global investors anticipate a rate cut by the US central bank this week, but asset values are subject to effects of the Federal Reserve’s policy of quantitative easing or tightening. Ultra-easy money has widened wealth inequality. Whether it will acquit itself on financial stability is the question.
3 min read16 Sep 2024Analysis: Asia central banks in focus as stage set for more rate cuts
Central bank decisions by South Korea, Indonesia and Thailand are in focus after the Philippines took the leap and became one of the few central banks in Asia to cut ahead of the Federal Reserve. Now, economists are wondering who will be the next.
4 min read19 Aug 2024Market selloff upends Fed rate-cut calculus
A further slowdown in the labor market could lead to a larger half-point rate cut next month.
5 min read6 Aug 2024Was the Bank of England right to start lowering interest rates?
Andrew Bailey takes a calculated risk
3 min read6 Aug 2024Equities mood check: Peaky markets, crawling earnings
Global central bank actions this week could ripple through Indian markets, as investors weigh potential US Fed rate cuts. The Indian market’s high valuation, coupled with mixed corporate earnings, adds a layer of complexity to the outlook.
3 min read30 Jul 2024Aluminium at 4-month low on short positions buildup, high inventory
GLOBAL-METALS/ (UPDATE 4):METALS-Aluminium at 4-month low on short positions buildup, high inventory
1 min read29 Jul 2024Diego Maradona offers central bankers enduring lessons
Recent years ought to have reduced the importance of a skilful feint. They have not
4 min read16 Jul 2024Your Money Will Be Gone in 60 Seconds, and That’s Good
A protocol to move money across borders quickly at a low fee will be the best thing to happen to instant payments — until the next best thing comes along.
4 min read12 Jul 2024Global Rate-Cut Juggernaut Is Struggling to Start
Central banks cagey about joining the global interest-rate cutting cycle may reveal themselves this week with a quartet of decisions in advanced economies.
7 min read16 Jun 2024European Stocks Slip as German Data Lifts Bond Yields Further
European equities fell for the second straight day, touching a three-week low, as accelerating inflation in Germany lifted bond yields and reinforced belief that central banks across the developed world will not be able to ease policy as much as earlier expected.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared