Page 49 - Latest Updates on Inflation
Retail inflation seen cooling to new record low in May: Reuters poll
RBI will be on wait and watch mode, but probably cut rates by end of this year, says Karan Mehrishi
 "Retail inflation seen cooling to new record low in May: Reuters poll")
Understanding the inflation hawks
Until there is a clear sign of a structural decline, RBI should remain cautious
 "Understanding the inflation hawks")
Upside risks to inflation exist, may deter RBI from rate cut: Report
El Nino refers to warming of equatorial waters of the Pacific that affects monsoon pattern in India
 "Upside risks to inflation exist, may deter RBI from rate cut: Report")
How to earn inflation-adjusted income of Rs 3 lakh a month
Considering long-term inflation rate at 6% a year, you will need a corpus of Rs 4.45 crore
 "How to earn inflation-adjusted income of Rs 3 lakh a month")
Inflation worries recede as IMD predicts normal monsoon
If the distribution and spatial breakup is normal, it bodes well for food production
 "Inflation worries recede as IMD predicts normal monsoon")
A double whammy
Worsening inflation, factory output point to policy challenges
Inflation edges up closer to RBI's 4% mid-term target in March: Poll
RBI surprised markets in raising reverse repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%, repo rate unchanged
WPI inflation spikes to over 3-year high of 6.55% in Feb on surge in food rates
This was primarily because of sharp rise in rates of cereals, rice and fruits.
Euro zone inflation reaches 2 percent in February, as expected
Consumer prices went up mostly because of a surge in energy prices that rose 9.2% in February
 "Euro zone inflation reaches 2 percent in February, as expected")
Uttar Pradesh enjoys sub-3 % inflation
Uttarakhand, Punjab have higher numbers than national average
 "Uttar Pradesh enjoys sub-3 % inflation")
Inflation seen cooling in January, output eases
After food prices fell and demand weakened following govt ban on high-value currency notes
 "Inflation seen cooling in January, output eases")
WPI inflation rises to 3.39% in December 2016
Rise in December WPI is in contrast to a marginal decline in Consumer Price Index for the month
 "WPI inflation rises to 3.39% in December 2016")
Upbeat service activity, inflation outlook lifts investors' spirits
Figures also showed that euro zone inflation hit its highest in more than three years last month
 "Upbeat service activity, inflation outlook lifts investors' spirits")
CPI inflation may average 5.3% in 2017; rate cut likely: Nomura
The report said inflation will likely remain sticky following GST due to higher taxes on services
 "CPI inflation may average 5.3% in 2017; rate cut likely: Nomura")
Scope for further monetary easing on softer inflation: Fitch
India's growth outlook remains strong on the back of infrastructure spending and implementation of ambitious reform agenda, says Fitch
 "Scope for further monetary easing on softer inflation: Fitch")
CPI inflation may fall below 4% in Nov-Dec period: Citigroup
It further said the likely surge in banking liquidity and rise in global market volatility introduce "some risk" to its rate cut view
 "CPI inflation may fall below 4% in Nov-Dec period: Citigroup")
UK inflation slips unexpectedly but soaring factory prices herald big rises ahead
Consumer prices rose 0.9% compared with a year ago, the Office for National Statistics said on Tuesday
 "UK inflation slips unexpectedly but soaring factory prices herald big rises ahead")
WPI Inflation cools down to 4-month low of 3.39% in October
Food inflation declined to 4.34 per cent in October from 5.75% in the previous month
 "WPI Inflation cools down to 4-month low of 3.39% in October")
Pulses, metals, fuel may play spoilsport in cooling CPI inflation
Inflation trends: Mixed signals in Sept trend
 "Pulses, metals, fuel may play spoilsport in cooling CPI inflation")
