Rising tomato prices in India could threaten the Reserve Bank’s headline inflation forecast, according to research by its Development Research Group. The study recommended better supply-chain management to ensure price stability. While tomato, onion and potato comprise only a small portion of the Consumer Price Index basket, they are responsible for a significant portion of headline inflation, the study found.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of
October 2, 2026