A divided US Federal Reserve has cut the interest rate by 25 basis points to a range between 3.50% and 3.75%, but the path for ahead for future rate cut is uncertain. US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. (Reuters) A split within the central bank deepened with two officials voting to keep rates unchanged, while […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on December 4 cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%. Following earlier rate reductions this year, the move further strengthens the value proposition for homebuyers, especially in the affordable and mid-income segments that are highly sensitive to interest rate changes. First-time and mid-income buyers stand to benefit […]
In a move poised to stimulate growth in the Indian economy, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committe has reduced the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. While a shot in the arm for borrowers, the RBI repo rate cut presents a mixed bag for the common man, offering immediate relief […]
The RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate cut to 5.25% is expected to make advances, including home loans, more affordable, offering timely year-end relief for homebuyers as high property prices persist. Real estate experts say the move could draw first-time, affordable, and mid-market buyers back into the market. Its true impact, however, hinges on the speed and […]
The Reserve Bank of India has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, even as the monetary policy committee tries to balance India’s record-low inflation against a plunging rupee and 8%-plus GDP growth rate. After keeping the repo rate unchanged in the past two monetary policy meetings, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra had […]
The Reserve Bank of India’s last repo rate decision of the year is proving to be one of its trickiest, with the Monetary Policy Committee members having to weigh India’s record-low inflation against a plunging rupee and 8%-plus GDP growth rate. Sanjay Malhotra, governor of the Reserve Bank of India. (REUTERS) A majority of the […]
India’s economy grew 8.2% year-on-year in July-September, accelerating from the 7.8% growth reported in the previous quarter, as strong consumer spending and manufacturing remained key drivers amid global trade uncertainties. FILE PHOTO: Customers buy fruit and vegetables at an open air evening market in Ahmedabad, India, August 21, 2023. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo (REUTERS) Economists polled […]
India’s recent macroeconomic data reinforces the case for a repo rate cut in the December monetary policy, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Monday, triggering a drop in the bond yield. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra. (Reuters) “The monetary policy committee had signaled the scope of further rate cuts in October and the […]
Gold prices held a three-day drop, hurt by fading expectations for another rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next month. Gold has still gained more than 50% this year despite the recent pullback, and remains on course for the best annual gain since 1979. (Bloomberg) Gold traded near $4,034 an ounce, after losing almost […]
Bullion steadied following two days of losses that were spurred by fading optimism the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month. Gold is still up about 55% this year and remains on target for its best annual performance since 1979. (AFP) The gold price was trading slightly below $4,100 an ounce on Monday, […]
