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The RBA says rate rises don’t really increase living costs. But the data is clear – they very much do

The latest cost of living figures show interest rate rises are having an impact on household costs, despite what the central bank says

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

Fed's Kashkari Backs His Vote To Hike Interest Rates: 'Now Is The Time'

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said it is "the time to start slowly moving up as we get more data in."

International Business Times · Aug 5

Lower real interest rates have not hurt deposit growth in India: SBI Research

Deposit growth in India improved despite declining real interest rates, according to an SBI Ecowrap report. The report noted that deposit mobilisation remained resilient even with lower real returns. RBI's foreign exchange management enabled recouping foreign exchange reserves and vacating short-term forward positions. The central bank's policy communication showed a…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Changes in EBLR & MCLR framework, interest rate charging mechanism and how reset dates are decided- RBI proposal

RBI MPC policy: The Reserve Bank of India plans to simplify loan interest rate rules for all regulated entities. This initiative aims to harmonize guidelines and address operational aspects of current lending rate benchmarks. The proposed changes will standardize market practices concerning interest charging and benchmark reset dates. These measures…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Scott Bessent Touts 'Strong Relationship' Between Trump, Takaichi as Reports Emerge Japan PM Asked BoJ to Buy Bonds

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reportedly urged Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda during a meeting in May to purchase Japanese government bonds if necessary to curb rising long-term interest rates.

Benzinga · Aug 5

RBI policy: Will high-interest rate cycle return for FD investors as RBI holds repo rate amid rising inflation?

RBI MPC repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent today. Inflation is nearing the upper tolerance band, which could prompt future rate hikes. Banks monitor deposit-credit ratios and government security yields for rate decisions. High interest rates on small savings schemes also influence…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

RBI MPC: Home loan borrowers can breathe a sigh of relief, but how long their good days will last?

RBI repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its repo rate at 5.25%, providing ongoing relief for home loan borrowers. This decision allows many borrowers to continue enjoying current low home loan interest rates. However, rising retail inflation and potential rate hikes may lead to higher interest costs…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

AI could slow affluent India; QSRs, credit cards may show stress first: BNP Paribas’ Kunal Vora

Coming to loans, personal loans increased by 13% in FY25 and FY26 which is softer versus the earlier years. Also, the recent resurgence in personal loans has been supported by the GST rate cut which is driving the demand for automobiles and the spike in gold price is driving the…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance on Hormuz deal hopes

Asian stocks are set to track Wall Street higher as optimism grows. Prospects for an interim deal with Iran eased energy supply concerns significantly. This development has led to a slide in oil prices and reduced inflation pressures. Investors are now watching for further progress on reopening the Strait of…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Analysts recommend defensive equities

Thai investors should focus on defensive stocks, particularly energy producers and banks with strong company-specific catalysts, as escalating geopolitical tensions and expectations of prolonged high interest rates reshape market sentiment, according to analysts.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4