Several banks in India have been borrowing from the market despite substantial foreign currency non-resident deposits inflow. This situation indicates that excess liquidity is not evenly distributed across the banking sector. Some banks experienced a significant rise in certificates of deposit while others shed expensive deposits. The inability to capitalize on FCNR deposits has led many banks to rely on costly market funding.
Gold slips as strong US inflation data bolsters dollar, Fed hike expectations
Gold prices edged lower on Thursday as hotter-than-expected US inflation data and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary lifted the dollar to near a one-month high and