Ex-Barclays traders jailed for rigging interest rates have convictions quashed Acquittals of five former bankers come year after supreme court overturned ruling against City trader Tom Hayes The Guardian - UK · 7h ago
FCNR-B deposits: Economic benefits outweigh hedging costs, says Sanjay Malhotra The RBI had introduced the special USD-INR forex swap facility on June 8, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen foreign exchange reserves and support balance of payments conditions. The facility allowed banks to offer higher interest rates on FCNR(B) deposits by transferring the currency hedging cost to the central… The Economic Times · 9h ago
Ex-bankers jailed for manipulating interest rates have convictions quashed The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) admitted in August that the group’s convictions may be unsafe in light of a Supreme Court ruling The Independent UK · 9h ago
Highest senior citizen FD interest rates after RBI repo rate hike: Public vs private vs small finance bank rates of 3 and 5-year fixed deposits The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate to 5.50% in its recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting. Subsequently, banks are likely to adjust their fixed deposit interest rates for both new and existing customers. P The Economic Times · 10h ago
Lowest home loan interest rates after RBI repo rate hike: Check rates of above Rs 30 lakh to 75 lakh loans at public & private banks, HFCs In a recent move, the Reserve Bank of India has lifted the repo rate to 5.50% from 5.25%, impacting the landscape of home loan interest rates. Public sector players such as Bank of Maharashtra and Central Bank of India are providing attractive rates near 7.00%. Meanwhile, the South Indian Bank… The Economic Times · 11h ago
Why Warren Buffett considers interest rates key to stock valuations RBI’s first repo rate hike in nearly four years highlights why interest rates matter for stock valuations, echoing Warren Buffett’s long-held view that higher rates can weigh on asset prices. The Economic Times · 13h ago
Bajaj Finance raises FD interest rates by up to 40 bps: Regular fixed depositors can get up to 7.75% rate; senior citizens can earn up to 8.15% FD interest rate: Bajaj Finance has increased its fixed deposit rates effective October 7, 2026. Regular depositors can achieve up to 7.75% interest for tenures of 31 to 60 months. Senior citizens will enjoy a further increase of 0.40%, allowing for a top rate of 8.15%. Renewal rates will also… The Economic Times · 13h ago
Wednesday briefing: Is it time to end the Bank of England’s independence? In today’s newsletter: As MPs launch a fresh inquiry into the Bank, leading economists make their case for rethinking one of Britain’s most powerful institutions The Guardian - UK · 17h ago
Can banks raise FD interest rates now as RBI increases repo rate by 25 bps? RBI MPC October 2026: The Reserve Bank of India has increased the repo rate by 25 bps from 5.25% to 5.50%, signaling a shift. Following this decision, banks are expected to raise fixed deposit interest rates in the near future. Retail inflation has been rising, indicating that further hikes may… The Economic Times · 18h ago
Home loan EMI for these borrowers will go up as RBI increases repo rate by 25 bps: Know the impact on Rs 25 lakh-Rs 2 cr home loans RBI repo rate: Borrowers with home loans linked to External Benchmark Linked Rates will see an increase in their EMIs. The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate, impacting the cost of borrowing. This is the first repo rate change since December 2025 and will influence many floating… The Economic Times · 18h ago
Nvidia soars near $6 trillion market cap with stock back at high Nvidia has witnessed a remarkable surge in its stock price, propelled by a promising revenue forecast and a robust buyback initiative. The company’s shares have soared by 28% in 2026, contributing nearly $1.2 trillion to its market capitalisation. Amidst rising interest rates and economic volatility, investors are increasingly turning to… The Economic Times · 21h ago
Asos investigating after thousands of customers get notification saying retailer has been hacked – as it happened Brent crude drops below $100 a barrel; euro reverses earlier losses to trade higher against dollar and sterling, as French government bonds rally The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
Consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s There's "no end in sight" for Australian consumers stuck in a "cost-of-living nightmare" as rising interest rates and fuel prices squeeze household budgets. AAP · Oct 6
Gold steady as firm dollar counters softer US rate-hike bets Gold prices demonstrated stability amidst a stronger dollar, which countered the positive effects of moderating Federal Reserve rate hike anticipations. The price for spot gold remained steady at $4,141.81 per ounce, while US gold futures experienced a slight increase, reaching $4,169.10. The ongoing rise in interest rates raises the opportunity… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Reason · Oct 5 The Bond Market Doesn't Trust the Treasury To judge from rising 10-year interest rates, the bond market doesn't seem to expect Trump to bring inflation or spending under control.
The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 5 Bond Funds Still Confuse Investors Who Thought Fixed Income Was Supposed to Feel Safe Bond funds occupy an uncomfortable and awkward corner of investing. They carry the reassuring phrase “fixed income,” often pay regular distributions, and can sit inside portfolios designed to reduce stock-market drama. Then the account statement arrives after a rough stretch for bonds, and the supposedly sensible investment has lost money.
Barchart · Oct 5 This ETF is Soaring as the Bond Market Gets Crushed. What Investors Need to Know Before Buying. PFIX is designed to ramp higher when interest rates rise. Is it the right addition to your portfolio?
International Business Times UK · Oct 5 'Trumpflation' Data Shows 10-Year Treasury Yields Hitting 5.18% as Energy Prices Surge 16 Percent US energy prices rose sharply in August as the 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.18%, intensifying concerns over inflation, borrowing costs, interest rates and portfolio risk.
The Economic Times · Oct 5 FD interest rate hike coming? With rising inflation, many experts expect RBI to hike interest rate Many financial analysts expect the Reserve Bank of India to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points. This forecast is driven by persistent inflation, soaring crude oil prices, and a depreciating rupee. Should the RBI implement this hike, it could lead to higher fixed deposit returns for investors. Meanwhile,…
The Economic Times · Oct 5 SBI FD calculator: What Rs 1 lakh investment in fixed deposit can give you in 1, 3, 5 and 10 years? SBI FD interest rate: Investors frequently look to calculate the maturity amounts for their fixed deposit investments with the State Bank of India. Factors such as tenure and current interest rates play significant roles in these calculations.
The Economic Times · Oct 5 Global Market: Eurozone business activity hits 29-month high as price pressure intensifies Eurozone business activity expanded at its fastest pace since April 2023 in September, driven by strong service demand and AI investments. However, inflation surged to 3.8% due to rising energy costs, fueling expectations that the European Central Bank will maintain higher interest rates or hike rates further by mid-next year.
The Economic Times · Oct 5 US Market: Fed’s Hammack says jobs data gives time to assess rate path Federal Reserve officials have signalled they have time to assess incoming economic data before making further changes to interest rates. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said September’s weak employment report was broadly consistent with recent labour-market trends. With hiring slowing but remaining stable and inflation pressures persistent, policymakers are weighing…
The Economic Times · Oct 5 Global Market: BOJ's Uchida warns AI boom could trigger market correction Shinichi Uchida, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan, underscored the significant influence of artificial intelligence on the financial landscape. He noted that escalating asset prices could trigger market corrections if anticipated AI returns fail to materialize. Uchida also suggested that robust demand for AI might alter Japan's natural…
Barchart · Oct 4 FOMC Minutes, Interest Rates and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets enter a data-light week focused on services sector assessment and Fed policy insights. Monday's comprehensive services PMI and ISM Non-Manufacturing data reveal business activity trends.
The Times of India · Oct 4 Russia cuts education and healthcare budget as war spending hits new high Russia's financial burden is not limited to military spending. The government is also spending more on servicing its debt as high interest rates increase borrowing costs. Debt-servicing costs in 2027 are expected to be 21.6% higher than originally planned. They are projected to account for 9.4% of total government spending…