Page 34 - Latest Updates on Inflation
We have given G-SAP 1.0 a distinct character, say RBI's Das & Patra
We are giving up this discretion to give an explicit assurance to the markets that we will assist them in the conduct of the borrowing programme, said Patra
 "We have given G-SAP 1.0 a distinct character, say RBI's Das & Patra")
Monetary policy review: RBI changes the way it forecasts inflation rate
The amendments come just days after the RBI won approval from the government to retain its 2-6 per cent inflation target range for the next five years
 "Monetary policy review: RBI changes the way it forecasts inflation rate")
RBI Monetary policy highlights: Inflation outlook uncertain, says RBI guv
RBI Monetary policy: RBI today decided to keep rates unchanged today amid rising inflation, lockdowns and Covid surge. Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates
 "RBI Monetary policy highlights: Inflation outlook uncertain, says RBI guv")
How long will the RBI continue with its extreme accommodative stance?
Status quo expected on Wednesday, but guidance will hold the key for bond market
'Longer duration funds may not be able to perform like they did last year'
Investors should stay true to their asset-allocation for investing for long-term goals. They may look at accrual-oriented funds, like the low duration and short-term funds
 "'Longer duration funds may not be able to perform like they did last year'")
RBI's multiple challenges
Attaining different objectives could become more difficult
 "RBI's multiple challenges")
Rising Covid cases may prompt RBI to maintain status quo on rates: Experts
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das headed six-member MPC is scheduled to meet from April 5 to 7. The policy meet outcome will be announced on April 7
 "Rising Covid cases may prompt RBI to maintain status quo on rates: Experts")
Shades of status quo
Reversal of interest rate cut should have been avoided
 "Shades of status quo")
Top headlines: Interest on small savings cut; inflation target unchanged
From cutting interest rates on small savings schemes to Cabinet okays Rs 10,900 cr PLI for food processing units, here are top headlines this morning
 "Top headlines: Interest on small savings cut; inflation target unchanged")
MPC inflation target band retained at 2%-6% for next 5 years: DEA Secretary
Govt mandates RBI for maintaining retail inflation target at 4% (plus or minus 2%) till March 31, 2026, said Tarun Bajaj
 "MPC inflation target band retained at 2%-6% for next 5 years: DEA Secretary")
Indian markets among worst performers globally; experts see more pain ahead
Indian markets: A good tactical strategy in the near-term, according to analysts at Antique Stock Broking, is to allocate investible surplus to the Pharma sector as the coronavirus infection rate is o
 "Indian markets among worst performers globally; experts see more pain ahead")
MGNREGA sees negligible increase in minimum wages in the time of Covid-19
The 4% rise in average all-India minimum wages is almost the same as CPI inflation rate between 2015-16 and 2019-20, meaning that in real terms, the increase has been insignificant
 "MGNREGA sees negligible increase in minimum wages in the time of Covid-19")
Gold eases as dollar surges on Jerome Powell's reassurance on inflation
Gold prices eased on Wednesday, as the dollar touched a more than two-week high after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reassured Congress that inflation would not spiral out of control
 "Gold eases as dollar surges on Jerome Powell's reassurance on inflation")
Looking back at lockdown: Second Covid-19 wave dims demand recovery hopes
After unlock, demand improved month-on-month till December, when it hit a speed-breaker
 "Looking back at lockdown: Second Covid-19 wave dims demand recovery hopes")
Investors seek 'back to the future' trades to beat inflation as yields rise
Widespread expectations of a coming US economic boom are forcing bond fund managers to dust off their playbooks to combat a nemesis they have not had to worry about for more than a decade: inflation
 "Investors seek 'back to the future' trades to beat inflation as yields rise")
Is global turbulence likely?
The US Fed has learned from the "taper tantrum", and will carefully choreograph words and deeds in the coming years
 "Is global turbulence likely?")
Increasing policy challenges
RBI should not digress from maintaining price stability
 "Increasing policy challenges")
US Fed expects growth surge, inflation jump in 2021 but no rate hike
The US economy is heading for its strongest growth in nearly 40 years, the Fed said, and central bank policymakers are pledging to keep their foot on the gas despite an expected surge of inflation
 "US Fed expects growth surge, inflation jump in 2021 but no rate hike")
Fed sees growth surge, jump in inflation this year but no change on rates
Fed sees 2021 GDP growth of 6.5%, unemployment at 4.5%; Powell says worst economic outcomes of pandemic avoided
 "Fed sees growth surge, jump in inflation this year but no change on rates")
Robust growth trajectory drives gains for Asian Paints
Falling crude oil prices to support margins
 "Robust growth trajectory drives gains for Asian Paints")
