RBA lifts cash rate to 4.85%, the fifth rise this year
If you have a variable home loan, your repayments could move again. Every RBA interest rate decision now matters to anyone with a mortgage. The Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate to
Nifty Snaps 8-Week Losing Run But RBI’s Rate Call on Oct 7 and TCS Earnings Could Flip It Back
Indian equity markets broke an eight-week losing run on Monday, with Nifty 50 gaining 0.60% and Sensex up 0.66%, as concerns about aggressive US Federal Reserve tightening eased and crude oil prices pulled back from recent highs. The recovery is
Iranian Rial Plunges to Record Low as Central Bank Deploys $2B
Iranian Rial Hits New Low: Central Bank Intervenes as Currency Falters The Iranian rial plunged to a new record low against the U.S. dollar,
The Fed Just Raised Rates Again: Why That Changes the $10,000 HYSA vs. CD Decision You Thought You’d Already Made
If you have $10,000 sitting in a low-interest checking account, you are leaving several hundred dollars on the table this year. Both high-yield savings
September 2026 jobs report: U.S. adds 29,000 as unemployment hits 4.2%
The U.S. economy added far fewer jobs than expected in September, and the unemployment rate climbed higher. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September 2026 jobs report on October 2, and
Sunita Somvanshi
RBA Lifts Cash Rate to 4.60%, Warns More Hikes Possible as Oil Prices and AI Demand Drive Inflation
If you have a variable-rate home loan, yesterday’s Reserve Bank announcement directly changes what you’ll pay each month. The RBA raised the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60% on
Bank of Japan rate hits 1.25%, highest since 1995, as yen falls after September hike
Japan's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25% on September 18, 2026 — the highest level since 1995. The move was a 25-basis-point increase and was widely anticipated by markets.
Bank of England holds 3.75% as 6–3 split puts rate path under scrutiny
The Bank of England kept its base rate at 3.75% on September 17, 2026 — but the vote was not unanimous, and the decision leaves the direction of UK interest rates genuinely
August CPI Arrives September 11: What Inflation Looked Like Last Month and Why It Matters
The August inflation numbers are coming on September 11, and economists are watching the release closely. This data will provide a clearer picture of inflation trends and is an input into broader
Treasury Raises Long-Dated Bond Buyback to Up to $6 Billion as Yields Rise
The U.S. Treasury announced it’s increasing its long-dated bond buyback operation to up to $6 billion, addressing pressure in long-term borrowing markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the expanded operation, which targets
Bank of Canada Holds 2.25%—Mortgage Holders See No Relief as Inflation Lingers
The Bank of Canada maintained its target overnight lending rate at 2.25% on September 2, 2026. The Bank Rate stands at 2.50% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. This marks the seventh
New Zealand Raises Official Cash Rate to 2.75%; RBNZ Acts on Inflation Despite Fuel Price Drivers
New Zealand’s central bank raised its official interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% on September 2, 2026. The move was intended to return inflation sustainably to its 2% midpoint. Inflation
Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Chief Somanath Joins RBI Board
Former ISRO Chairman Somanath, architect of Chandrayaan-3, appointed to RBI Central Board for 4 years. Space leader now enters India's financial policymaking arena.
Rahul Somvanshi
India’s Plastic Money Revolution: How Polymer Notes Could Change Your Wallet
The RBI will trial polymer ₹10 and ₹20 notes from FY28 after approving 2 billion pieces. What plastic currency means for India's wallets.