Elevated energy import costs have pushed the Indian rupee to a record low, prompting urgent questions about Reserve Bank of India rate hikes. Despite a preference for a pause, the central bank may be forced to tighten monetary policy to defend the currency and combat accelerating capital exodus amid an energy crisis.
Fed’s Beth Hammack and Thomas Barkin favour gradual rate hikes as inflation stays high
Two officials from the Federal Reserve have supported modest and steady interest rate increases to combat high inflation. They believe these adjustments should minimize disruptions
November 5, 2026