Fed rate hikes end

Fed hikes benchmark rate by 25 bps, signals end to aggressive tightening

The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously decided to raise the federal funds rate to 5-5.25%, a level unseen since the global financial crisis. Read more »
wilful defaulters

Global fiscal coordination key to efficient debt management

Despite some obvious benefits, political pressures and difficulty in arriving at consensus act as hurdles to global fiscal coordination. Read more »
global trade

Russia-India FTA can boost time-tested trade ties

By launching the FTA talks, India has chosen to ignore the concerns of the Western countries that have urged India to distance itself from Russia. #Russia #FTA #Indiaeconomy Read more »
global monetary policy coordination

Monetary policy coordination among central banks desirable during crises

Coordinated monetary policy can foster global economic growth and improve economic stability, but it affects trade differently than fiscal policy. Read more »
World economy,

Ghosts of the past continue to haunt world economy

The Global Trends and Prospects report by UNCTAD says the travails of the world economy will linger as the world reels under a financial turbulence. #worldeconomy #recession Read more »
global economy facing recession

Global crisis may slow down turbocharged Indian economy

The optimism around the Indian economy is despite the fact that it recorded a slow growth rate of 4.4% in the third quarter of 2022-23. #indianeconomy Read more »
CRUDE OIL, OPEC+

Crude oil: OPEC+ move may push world to the brink

The future of crude oil prices is dependent on the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine war -- an early end to the crisis may lead to the softening of prices. #crude #OPEC+ #oilprices... Read more »
VC, startups,

Multilateral development banks need reforms to stay relevant

Despite reforms aimed at giving developing countries greater voice and representation, western dominance remains a significant challenge for multilateral development banks. Read more »
Repo rate

RBI does not rule out future repo rate hikes

RBI has taken a pause after a series of repo rate hikes amounting to 250 basis points, in view of the uncertainties facing the global economy. Read more »
IndiaN economy, $5 trillion economy

$5 trillion economy: 5 states will contribute most to India’s ambitious target

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka will contribute more than half to $5 trillion economy dream. #India #GDP #$5trillion Read more »