RBL Bank shares dropped by 5.9% due to an 86% YoY decline in net profit for the December quarter, mainly from microloan issues. Core net interest income rose slightly, but net interest margin fell. CEO Subramaniakumar noted improvements in collection efficiency and expected recovery in microfinance and credit card segments over the coming quarters.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.