Economy
Rates, inflation, jobs and global growth.
Fed Rate Decision: What the October Hold Means for Stocks
Rates stayed at 3.75%–4% but two officials wanted a hike, and markets now bet on December. What that means for your portfolio.
US Inflation Report: September CPI Jumps to 3.7% on Gasoline Prices
Gasoline rose 9.1% in a month and 34% in a year, pushing headline inflation up. Core inflation was a calmer 2.6%.
Bank of England Interest Rate Decision: Will Rates Rise in November?
Bank Rate has held at 3.75% all year, but three of nine policymakers now want a hike. What a rise would mean for you.
UK Budget Stock Market Reaction: What Healey's First Budget Means
Gilts stayed calm, banks wobbled and headroom shrank to about £15 billion. Why the Bank of England now matters more.
China Stimulus: What Beijing's Latest Measures Mean for Markets
Lending tools, mortgage subsidies and liquidity backstops, but no big bang. Why Beijing is cautious and what could change.
US-China Trade Tensions: How Tariffs Are Moving Global Stocks
A $60 billion tariff deal and a truce into 2027 eased fears, but tariffs, threats and tech controls remain.
RBI Monetary Policy: What the First Rate Hike Since 2023 Means
The repo rate rose to 5.50% in a unanimous vote to defend the rupee and fight oil-driven inflation. Cuts are off the table.
Rupee vs Dollar: Why the Rupee Bounced Back From Near-Record Lows
The rupee came within 0.2% of its record low before RBI action pulled it back to around 95. Oil and outflows are the risks.
Interest Rates and Stocks: How Rate Changes Move the Market
Why rising rates usually pressure share prices, which sectors feel it most, and why markets react to expectations rather than decisions.