The Reserve Bank of India’s recent notification aimed at promoting the use of the Indian rupee for international transactions has raised questions about the ability of Russian banks to invest in Indian stocks using funds from special Vostro accounts. Legal experts believe such transactions may be possible, but custodians await RBI’s clarification.
US consumer sentiment near record low ahead of midterm elections
In October, consumer sentiment in the U.S. plummeted to a concerning 48.0, driven by rising prices and economic worries amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.