NEW YORK, Jan 26, 2026 – The Federal Reserve is widely expected to pause its interest-rate-cutting cycle this week as the U.S. jobs market steadies and inflation pressures ease. The central bank’s decision comes amid intense political and legal scrutiny surrounding Fed Chair Jerome Powell. After three consecutive rate cuts,…
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Why RBI Wants BRICS to Use Digital Currencies for Trade
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is encouraging the Indian government to promote the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for cross-border payments among BRICS nations, according to recent media reports. The move reflects India’s growing interest in reshaping global payment systems, reducing transaction costs, and limiting over-dependence on…
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RBI Pushes BRICS Digital Currency for Easier Payments
India’s central bank has proposed a landmark initiative to link the digital currencies of BRICS nations, a move that could reshape cross-border trade and tourism payments while gradually reducing reliance on the US dollar. The proposal, recommended by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is expected to be placed on…
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RBI Steps In to Support Rupee as Bonds Track Policy Moves
The Indian rupee is expected to remain supported in the near term after strong intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), even as bond markets closely monitor the central bank’s liquidity actions and offshore investment flows. The coordinated moves by the RBI have helped arrest a sharp depreciation trend…
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Fed Cuts Rates Again, Powell Hints No December Easing
The US Federal Reserve has approved its second consecutive interest rate cut, lowering the benchmark federal funds rate to a range between 3.75% and 4%. However, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled uncertainty over whether another reduction will follow in December, dampening market optimism. Rate Cut Aimed at Supporting Slowing…
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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.5%, Cuts Inflation Forecast to 2.6%
Mumbai, October 1: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% on Wednesday, citing easing inflation and resilient growth momentum. The decision comes at the conclusion of its three-day meeting, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Repo Rate Held Steady, Neutral Stance…