In its monetary policy review, the central bank implemented its first interest rate hike since 2023 to tame persistent inflation.
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US Treasury yields touch 25-year highs, raising borrowing costs across global debt markets
Persistent interest rate pressures push bond yields to multidecade peaks, impacting sovereign debt servicing and global equities.
US Federal Reserve raises benchmark interest rate by 25 bps to 3.75%-4.00% target range
The Federal Open Market Committee executed its first monetary tightening in three years under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
RBI Monetary Policy Stance Likely to Stay on Hold as Inflation Hits Near 3.9% Close to Target
Goldman Sachs economists say limited space exists for further policy easing as India’s headline inflation approaches the Reserve Bank’s 4% target after 125bps of cuts.
ECB Rate Now at 2% After Four Cuts in 2026 — Monetary Policy Significantly Less Restrictive in Eurozone
The European Central Bank has lowered its deposit rate to 2% through four consecutive cuts this year supporting consumption and business investment across the eurozone.
Tokyo Consumer Inflation Ticks Up to 1.6% — Reinforcing Expectations the Bank of Japan Will Hike
The first rise in Tokyo’s core consumer price index in eight months comes as government subsidies on utility bills expired driving up household cost pressures.
Stocks Slump as Big Tech Sinks After Strong May Jobs Report Boosts Rate Fears
Wall Street markets fell sharply as a strong jobs report raised concerns about the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates higher for longer.
RBI Next Rate Decision Scheduled for June 5 As Out-of-Cycle Cut Remains Possible
India’s central bank is keeping its options open ahead of the June 5 MPC meeting, with markets watching for any emergency rate action.