Adrian Mowat suggests Indian markets can quickly absorb a 25% tariff impact, though it might weaken the rupee and limit the RBI’s flexibility. He highlights the geopolitical motivations behind potential US penalties on India and China’s oil imports from Russia. This situation could negatively affect foreign investment inflows into India due to a less favorable risk-reward scenario.
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.