Driven largely by base effect, headline retail CPI inflation is expected to drop further with the JUne quarter inflation below 5 percent. The Reserve Bank in its April policy statement projected CPI inflation at 5.2 per cent for 2023-24, with April-June Q1 at 5.1 per cent.
US dollar makes weekly gains on renewed trade deal optimism
The dollar is poised for a weekly gain against major currencies amid optimism surrounding potential U.S.-China trade talks, fueled by a recent U.S.-UK trade agreement.