Budget 2024: Sources informed ET that the Union Budget 2024 is expected to be presented on July 22. The primary policy priorities will include addressing challenges in the agriculture sector, generating employment, maintaining the momentum of capital expenditure, and boosting revenue growth to stay on the fiscal consolidation path. Additionally, the government aims to simplify GST and reduce tax compliance burdens.
Fed’s Waller, leaning against March cut, sees easings later in year
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller opposes a rate cut at the upcoming policy meeting. He suggests future cuts are possible if inflation pressures decrease. Waller