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Debt mutual funds: Axis MF suggests where to invest as RBI may raise rates by 50-75 bps over next 6 months
Interest rates may stay higher for longer as the Fed resumes hikes. Axis MF expects the RBI to tighten rates and favours 1-3 year corporate bonds, while remaining cautious on long SDLs. Here’s what debt mutual fund investors should know as bond yields rise.
2 min read29 Sep 2026Who is David Zervos? Wall St economist and Jeffries' marketing head tapped to advise US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
David Zervos, a veteran Wall Street economist, has been appointed as a counselor by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He will start immediately, bringing extensive experience to the Treasury after several staff departures. Zervos was the chief market strategist for Jeffries since 2010.
2 min read28 Sep 2026US stock market LIVE updates: Nasdaq, S&P open lower amid surging Treasury yields; Oracle shares crash 5%
US stock market LIVE updates: US stock futures indicate a negative market opening, with the Nasdaq down 1%. Rising Treasury yields, following strong PMI data, heighten expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike.
5 min read24 Sep 2026US stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise up to 1% as oil falls; Trump-Xi summit in focus
US futures rose on Monday as oil fell for a fourth day and Bessent called US-China talks ‘successful’. Xi visits the US Sept 23-25 for talks with Trump on trade and AI. Markets also watch the Fed's rate hike, BOJ tightening, and possible Trump-Pezeshkian talks amid Middle East tensions.
2 min read21 Sep 2026October Fed hike possible, but Warsh may hesitate before mid-terms, says Standard Chartered's Englander
Standard Chartered’s Steve Englander expects one more US rate hike this year and sees the RBI raising rates by 50 bps as higher oil prices and global yields put pressure on emerging markets.
3 min read18 Sep 2026US market prediction today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures jump up to 1% as Treasury yields ease, oil falls
US stock futures rose on September 17, supported by rallying Treasuries and falling oil prices after the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike. The S&P 500 futures increased by 0.8%, while Nasdaq 100 climbed 1.1%, with a focus on the Fed's tightening prospects.
2 min read17 Sep 2026US Federal Reserve raises rates after 3 years: Is RBI rate hike coming? October MPC meet in focus
The US Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike complicates the Reserve Bank of India's future decisions. While some analysts predict rate increases in October and December, others anticipate the RBI will maintain its current stance amid inflation and currency pressures.
3 min read17 Sep 2026Another Fed hike to follow? Goldman Sachs says US Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again in October
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 2023 to combat persistent inflation above its 2% target. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated an improving economy while other central banks are also increasing rates amidst global concerns.
1 min read17 Sep 2026Fed to Pressure Asian FX With Yen in Focus, Strategists Say
The US Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate increase since 2023 and its signal of an additional hike later this year turn the spotlight on other central banks, including the Bank of Japan, set to review monetary policies.
1 min read17 Sep 2026US Fed rate hike impact on Indian economy: FOMC outcome effect decoded
The US Fed's quarter-point rate hike to 3.75%-4% may impact India's economy by influencing the rupee, bond yields and equity markets. Investors may accelerate capital withdrawals from India, and the RBI may respond by adjusting rates to manage inflation and capital flows.
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