US Federal Reserve, European banks raise interest rates

US Federal Reserve, European banks raise interest rates

Washington/London/Brussels: The world’s leading central banks have again announced interest rate hikes, amid signs of a global economic slowdown. The European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and the US Federal Reserve increased interest rates. The Federal Reserve increased by 0.25 per cent, and the United States’ interest rate reached 4.75 per cent. Jerome Powell, […]

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Some states in USA may face Blackouts during winter – Energy Companies warn

Some states in USA may face Blackouts during winter – Energy Companies warn

Washington: Local fuel companies have warned that some parts of the United States will face major blackouts during the winter. Some states in the northeastern US, apart from New England, import natural gas to meet winter electricity demand. However, due to the increased demand for fuel gas from European countries, there are indications that these […]

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Inflation flares up to record level in the United Kingdom – rate crosses 10% for the first time since 1982

Inflation flares up to record level in the United Kingdom – rate crosses 10% for the first time since 1982

London: Inflation in the UK has crossed the 10% mark against the background of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and soaring fuel prices. On Wednesday, the British Office of National Statistics announced that the country’s inflation index reached 10.1%. This is the highest level since 1982. United Kingdom has become the country with the highest inflation index […]

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RBI will not allow a major fall in the value of the rupee: Deputy Governor Michael Patra

RBI will not allow a major fall in the value of the rupee: Deputy Governor Michael Patra

New Delhi: Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Michael Patra has expressed confidence that India’s required monetary policy tightening will be more moderate than other countries in the coming days. He also claimed that inflation in India would come under control in the coming months. At the same time, the RBI is trying to ensure that there […]

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Inflation flares up in US and UK due to Russia-Ukraine conflict

Inflation flares up in US and UK due to Russia-Ukraine conflict

London/Washington: Western countries that threatened to break the spine of the Russian economy with sanctions have been hit with a massive rise in inflation. The inflation index has reached new record levels in the United States and the United Kingdom, leaders of the anti-Russia campaign. Indications are that it would increase furthermore in the months […]

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Indian PM Narendra Modi’s US visit increases concerns for Pakistan

Indian PM Narendra Modi’s US visit increases concerns for Pakistan

New Delhi – The huge response to Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the United States has raised concerns tremendously for Pakistan. India’s participation in the QUAD, especially with the United States, Japan and Australia, is a factor that has increased Indian influence on the international level. Pakistan fears that India will soon become a permanent […]

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