Rising Brent crude prices and a weakening rupee are raising concerns for India’s economy. Policy interventions, including controlled fuel prices and tax reductions, are currently buffering the immediate inflationary impact. However, a sustained surge in oil prices could force retail price adjustments, leading to a sharper macro impact.
Fed officials give hints on rate decision as markets cut October rate hike odds
Fed officials tempered expectations for an October rate hike after Philip Jefferson and John Williams stressed patience and data dependence. Markets sharply reduced hike odds,