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Jim Chalmers blames likely interest rate rise on Middle East war

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has prepared the way for Tuesday’s expected interest rate rise by pointing to the inflationary pressures from the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The Conversation · Sep 28

ETMarkets Smart Talk | Easy bond rally is over: Vinit Bolinjkar on where fixed income goes from here

In light of evolving yield trends, investors are recalibrating their approaches in the Indian bond market. With current yields exceeding 7%, there is an inclination towards securing steady income over capital appreciation. Concerns regarding global inflation and rising US yields pose challenges for Indian bonds. A tactical selection of quality…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Gold prices dip Rs 3,200/10 gram; silver falls Rs 6,700/kg as high oil prices raise rate hike bets. Time to sell?

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on MCX as rising oil prices fuelled inflation concerns and boosted expectations of further US rate hikes. Gold futures dropped Rs 3,214 per 10 grams, while silver declined Rs 6,661 per kg. Experts expect volatility amid crude prices, the dollar, geopolitical tensions and US-Iran…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Shares flat ahead of interest rate call as oil jumps

The local exchange has handed back most of its early gains ahead of a key Reserve Bank decision, as high oil prices and inflation shroud the earnings outlook.

AAP · Sep 28

Dollar firms as US-Iran tensions lift oil, hawkish Fed bets build

The dollar showed strength as investors anticipated inflation data and central bank decisions this week. Oil prices increased due to ongoing US-Iran tensions, which raised concerns about energy supply. Analysts predict potential interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve given current inflationary pressures. The Australian dollar is also expected to…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Global Market Today: Asian shares subdued as rising oil fuels rate hike concerns

MSCI’s gauge of Asian stocks opened slightly lower with South Korea’s benchmark slipping as markets returned from a holiday, while Japanese stocks edged higher. Futures for the S&P 500 Index fell around 0.2%.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Higher tax take puts federal budget on stronger footing

Australia's deficit for the past financial year is smaller than expected, but rising borrowing costs mean the fiscal outlook is still gloomy.

AAP · Sep 27

The U.S. economy is running hot and stuck on a hamster wheel as GDP growth must outpace borrowing costs—or risk getting sucked into a debt spiral

"With interest rates on new Treasury bonds and notes at around 5% and medium-term nominal economic growth expected to be closer to 4%, the U.S. is entering a debt spiral."

Fortune · Sep 27

Employment, GDP and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets face a data-intensive final week of Q3 with Wednesday delivering six major releases and Friday concluding with September jobs report.

Barchart · Sep 27

RBA expected to hike cash rate to 4.6%, its highest level since 2011

Outcome of meetings of Reserve Bank on Monday and Tuesday will affect Australian mortgage rates, household budgets and house prices

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27