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RBI's rate, GDP and inflation verdicts also come with some stark warnings

2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent on Wednesday. This decision marks the fourth consecutive meeting without a change in the key interest rate. The central bank cited sticky inflation and geopolitical risks as reasons for its cautious approach. Global economic…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

RBI to resume urban cooperative banks' licensing after 22-year pause, review rural bank rules

The Reserve Bank of India will resume urban cooperative bank licensing after a 22-year pause. A comprehensive review of credit monitoring for rural cooperative banks is also planned. The central bank proposed standardizing lending rate frameworks for greater transparency. These announcements followed the decision to keep the policy repo rate…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: Repo rate decision, inflation outlook & GDP forecast; key takeaways from Governor Sanjay Malhotra's speech

RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate steady at 5.25 percent, reflecting a cautious approach amid global instability and persistent inflation pressures. Despite these challenges, the domestic economy demonstrates resilience, with a projected GDP growth of 6.7 percent for…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Middle East Tensions Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.48%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.78%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +1.49%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Aug 3

RBI MPC begins today as policymakers weigh inflation, crude risks

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee begins its meeting this week. Market participants widely expect the benchmark repo rate to remain unchanged. Experts believe the central bank will focus on domestic inflation and growth. Global uncertainties and elevated crude oil prices are closely monitored. Future policy decisions will…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Count-counterpoint: MPC's external members must have the courage to dissent, disagreement drives course correction

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee is meeting to decide on interest rates. The committee must balance inflation concerns with the need to support economic growth. External factors are largely blamed for India's current economic challenges. The RBI's actions and communication are crucial for market stability. Greater dissent…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25%, market to focus on policy guidance: Nuvama

The Reserve Bank of India will likely keep its repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. Policymakers are expected to adopt a cautious wait-and-watch approach for now. Inflation risks remain elevated due to supply chain and oil price concerns. Financial conditions have tightened, reducing the immediate need for rate action.

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank prepared to raise them if Iran war goes on

The Bank of England indicated that interest rates could be hiked in response to further re-escalation of the US-Israel’s conflict with Iran.

Evening Standard · Jul 30

Bank of England policymakers keep rates on hold but more back hike

The Bank of England decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 percent. However, three policymakers have pushed for a possible hike amid rising tensions in the Middle East. With inflation expected to touch 3.2 percent later this year, projections indicate that rates will stay above target until…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates

Bank’s wariness about inflationary pressures from the conflict lie behind decision to hold steady at 3.75%

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30