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Will interest rates of PPF, SCSS and other small savings schemes go up on September 30 in next quarterly review due to high inflation?

On September 30, 2026, the Finance Ministry will evaluate interest rates for small savings schemes. With high inflation and increasing G-Sec bond yields, many are speculating about potential rate hikes. Currently, various schemes offer competitive returns exceeding 7%. Despite indicators suggesting adjustments, the government has kept rates steady for several…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

5 Charlie Munger Mental Models That Stop Indians From Making Expensive Decisions

Inversion: Start With What Could Go WrongMunger borrowed this directly from the mathematician Carl Jacobi, who said the way to solve hard problems is to invert them. Instead of asking "how do I make this investment succeed?" ask "what would make this investment fail completely?" The answer is usually faster…

Times Life · Sep 29

Gold holds near seven-week low, US economic data on tap

Gold prices are holding steady near a seven-week low, despite ongoing concerns about rising interest rates from the Federal Reserve. Investors are treading carefully as they prepare for crucial US economic data, including employment and inflation reports, this week. Meanwhile, oil prices have increased over fears of supply disruptions in…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

US Market: Fed's Hammack warns against inflation becoming entrenched in economy

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack warned that persistently high inflation could entrench elevated price expectations among US households and businesses. She said monetary policy may not yet be sufficiently restrictive, citing resilient demand, strong business investment and a stable labour market. Hammack also noted that rising US…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Rising oil prices, inflation to create headwinds for India's economic growth: BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas expects India’s economic outlook to come under greater pressure as higher crude prices, rising inflation and weaker rural and industrial indicators weigh on growth. While credit growth, auto sales and food-grain stocks remain supportive, the brokerage says elevated oil prices could also leave the RBI with less room…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

RBI MPC October 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & co may raise interest rates to 5.50% as inflation broadens, poll finds

Economic experts predict that the Reserve Bank of India will increase interest rates at its upcoming meeting. This anticipated rate hike is largely due to rising inflation, which has exceeded the RBI's targets consistently. As central banks globally address inflationary pressures, India is under similar pressures regarding its currency. Nearly…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Global Market: BOJ policymakers see case for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mount

Bank of Japan officials are actively acknowledging the pressing concerns regarding rising inflation. A faction within the bank advocates for a quicker adjustment in interest rates to align with their inflation target. They caution that a delay in these rate hikes could detrimentally affect the economy. Recent actions from the…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

ETMarkets Smart Talk | US bonds offer attractive yields again: Nachiketa Sawrikar on the challenge for Indian equities

The Federal Reserve’s rate hike may be largely priced in, but according to Nachiketa Sawrikar, Fund Manager at Artha Bharat Global Multiplier Fund, the bigger question for markets is what happens to US bond yields and the dollar from here.

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