American Treasury yields saw an increase on Friday. This happened even after weak economic data hinted at possible policy easing. The 10-year note yield hovered around 4%. Investors are awaiting retail sales data. The Federal Reserve meeting is scheduled next week. Markets anticipate a rate cut. The Fed’s future guidance remains uncertain.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others