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Interest rates static as inflation deemed brief

While elevated oil prices have caused inflation to rise, economists expect the Bank of Thailand to maintain its policy interest rate for the rest of 2026, assuming the higher costs will be temporary.

Bangkok Post

Shot of hike as painkiller: India’s economic storm calls for decisive MPC action

India's economy faces a perfect storm. The rupee is at historic lows, subsidies are soaring, and fiscal deficit risks are rising. Capital outflows are accelerating, and prices are climbing. The Monetary Policy Committee meets this week. Many expect rates to stay unchanged. However, rising inflation pressures may force a rate…

The Economic Times

Raise it, regulators: A repo rate hike - 50 bps increase to 5.75 perhaps - will reduce CAD, incentivise capital flows

India's monetary policy committee faces a complex decision. Delayed economic growth data and an unknown US Federal Reserve policy create significant challenges. Inflation is rising while growth slows. The committee must navigate these uncertainties to set interest rates. The government is already taking steps to manage the economy. The committee's…

The Economic Times

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RBI MPC meet: Central bank likely to maintain status quo on rates, adopt cautious approach amid West Asia crisis

Experts anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its key policy rate at 5.25 percent this week. The central bank is expected to adopt a cautious approach, considering potential inflation headwinds and growth challenges. Factors like West Asia turmoil, rising energy prices, and a weakening rupee are influencing this…

The Economic Times

RBI to hold rates in June; majority now expect hike by year-end: Poll

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold its key interest rate steady in June. However, economists now foresee at least one rate hike by the end of the year. This shift is driven by concerns over elevated oil prices and a weakening rupee. Inflation remains below the RBI's…

The Economic Times

Fuel price hikes may push inflation towards 5%, RBI likely to stay cautious: Economists

Retail inflation may reach 5 percent by June due to fuel price increases and higher gold and silver import duties. Economists believe the Reserve Bank of India will observe the impact of these hikes before considering interest rate changes in the latter half of the fiscal year.

The Economic Times

RBI unlikely to hike rates soon despite inflation risk, rate action only in Dec if needed: Icra's Aditi Nayar

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold off on interest rate hikes. Inflation risks are rising due to fuel prices and monsoon uncertainty. A rate increase is only likely by year-end if price pressures continue. The central bank will monitor for broader inflationary effects before acting. This cautious…

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No feelgood factor for Reeves as Iran war snuffs out economic upturn

Rise in unemployment and weak pay growth underline how tough this year will be for UK households

The Guardian - UK

Iran Ceasefire Trade: 3 Energy Stocks to Own if Oil Falls to $80

Oil prices may cool after an Iran ceasefire, but these energy stocks could still outperform; these three stocks remain attractive buys

MarketBeat

Marathon Petroleum Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

As Marathon Petroleum has outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

Marathon Petroleum Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) reported stronger first-quarter 2026 results, with management pointing to improved refinery reliability, elevated refining margins and a favorable supply-demand backdrop shaped in part by geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East. On the company’s earnings call, CEO

MarketBeat

FTSE 100 rallies as oil eases and Bank of England holds rates

The FTSE 100 closed up 165.71 points, or 1.6%, at 10,378.82.

Evening Standard

Bank signals interest rates could rise as Iran war to push up cost of living

The new outlook comes as interest rates were held at 3.75% on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Why did the Bank keep interest rates the same despite rising inflation?

A large majority of policymakers opted to keep interest rates at 3.75% at the latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Bank of England poised to hold interest rates steady despite inflation rise

But experts have said a hike could remain on the horizon if the conflict continues to put pressure on UK inflation.

Evening Standard

Bank of England set to hold interest rates despite Iran war pushing up inflation

Economists have however suggested that continued inflationary pressure could lead to a rate hike in the summer.

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“There have been times in my career where I’ve wondered: at the end of the day, am I going to own only 15% of my catalogue?”: DJ Shadow on why he stopped sampling and left the MPC behind

The pioneering producer explains why he switched up his sample-heavy workflow in favour of soft synths and Ableton Live

The Independent UK

Bank of England should increase interest rates to head off inflation, warns top economist

Expert warns that rising energy costs could take inflation to 4.5 per cent this year

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The Guardian - UK

UK jobs market was in a fragile state – even before Iran war threatened recovery

Despite surprise fall in unemployment, weak wage growth and inflation pressures put the squeeze on workers

Evening Standard

UK to narrowly avoid recession and jobless rate to surge, Item Club warns

The independent forecasting group said interest rates will remain on hold in 2026 despite soaring inflation caused by the Iran war.

The Independent UK

Quarter of a million people could lose their jobs by 2027 as UK ‘flirts with recession’

The job market will endure its ‘biggest hit since the pandemic’

MarketBeat

Why Oil Refiners Are the Real Winners of $100 Oil Prices

$100 oil is boosting refiners, not drillers. Discover why Valero, Marathon Petroleum, and Phillips 66 are benefiting from record crack spreads

Barchart

What to Expect From Marathon Petroleum's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Marathon Petroleum will release its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a robust triple-digit bottom-line growth.

The Independent UK

JP Morgan Chase head warns of unexpected global interest rate shocks as a result of Iran war

Jamie Dimon also appears to criticise Donald Trump for distancing the US from its allies

The Guardian - UK

UK government borrowing costs hit 5% as Iran war fuels bond market sell-off

Yields on 10-year debt reach highest since the 2008 financial crisis, raising concerns of faster interest rate rises

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