US Federal Reserve officials anticipated potential economic challenges. Rising inflation and unemployment were concerns discussed in their last meeting. Staff projections indicated increased recession risks. These risks were tied to proposed tariffs. The Fed decided to hold steady the benchmark policy rate. The central bank awaits clarity on the Trump administration’s tariff plans.
RBI relaxes rules on current, CC and OD accounts; threshold raised to ₹10 crore
The Reserve Bank of India has relaxed norms for business accounts. Customers can now open current, cash credit, and overdraft accounts more easily. The aggregate