India’s first bank rate hike since 2023 signals growing inflation concerns

October 7, 2026 · 10:44 am 2 sources

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• India's first bank rate hike since 2023 signals growing inflation concerns
  BBC News · October 7, 2026 10:44
  The hike reflects a global shift towards tighter monetary policy as central banks battle inflation fuelled by Middle East conflict.

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• Fed’s minutes show no appetite for a series of interest-rate hikes
  MarketWatch · October 7, 2026 18:07
  Last month’s rate hike was viewed by many officials as needed just in case inflation remains sticky.