RBI kicks off rate cut cycle—what it means for borrowers and makets | Mint

RBI kicks off rate cut cycle—what it means for borrowers and makets | Mint

Source: Live Mint The long-awaited policy rate easing by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is finally here. With inflation cooling from recent peaks, GDP growth dipping marginally, and global central banks shifting to accommodative policies, expectations were high ahead of the latest monetary policy review.  The announcement did not disappoint—RBI has cut the repo…

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Yield curve dilemma: Inflation, investor caution and the prospect of rate cuts

Yield curve dilemma: Inflation, investor caution and the prospect of rate cuts

Source: Live Mint The yield curve is a key barometer in financial markets, illustrating how interest rates vary across bond maturities. Typically, an upward-sloping curve signals optimism about economic growth, with longer-term bonds offering higher yields. However, when the curve inverts—where short-term yields surpass long-term ones—it can raise red flags, often seen as a precursor…

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