India’s Central Bank

India’s central bank governor says economy ‘well placed’ to handle shocks

RBI chief Shaktikanta Das believes economic fragmentation, protectionism and tariffs are among the biggest threats

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

How Marigolds Became Central to Hindu Rituals in India

Originating in North America, the blossoms have become central to Hindu rituals in India.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Trump’s victory sets up traps for central banks

The incoming president is likely to attack the Fed if it seeks to counteract his policies or if inflation takes off again

World - Financial Times - November 7

Switzerland is now flirting with deflation, causing a dilemma for its central bank

Switzerland could be at risk of slipping into deflationary territory next year as a stronger Swiss franc dogs policymakers' efforts to get a handle on prices.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Lebanon's detained former central bank governor faces new corruption charge

A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s detained former central bank governor with illicit enrichment and issued an arrest warrant

World - ABC News - October 31

Central banks need escape route from cycle of boom and bust

We should debate excessive policy easing and the neglect of credit and debt developments

World - Financial Times - November 1

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.

Climate breakdown will hit global growth by a third, say central banks

New modelling finds risk to global economies much worse than previously thought, but group of central banks says even this may be an underestimate. The physical shocks caused by climate breakdown ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Bangladesh tycoon says Singapore citizenship is a shield against central bank ‘intimidation’

Mohammed Saiful Alam considers international arbitration over accusations he siphoned money out of banking sector

World - Financial Times - November 19

Trump’s tariff plan would put US on path to ‘crony capitalism’, Griffin says

Founder of hedge fund Citadel also floats possibility of selling minority stake in firm to outside investors

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Three Bank of America bankers in India depart over alleged client tips

US bank conducting internal investigation into ‘front running’ of deals

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Czech central bank cuts key interest rate to 4% as inflation stays low

The Czech central bank has cut its key interest rate for the eighth time in a row as inflation remains low and the economy is making a slow recovery

World - ABC News - November 7

US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms

Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

European Central Banks warns of trade tension risks to euro zone financial stability

The Financial Stability Review also said weak growth was now a bigger threat to the 20-nation euro zone than high inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 20

European Central Bank warns that concentration in highly-valued U.S. tech stocks poses financial stability risk

High equity valuations and investors’ concentration in big U.S. tech stocks are among the main risks to financial stability, says the ECB

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Airstrikes Hit Central Beirut for First Time in Weeks

The attacks came as Israel’s military has been pounding an area just outside the Lebanese capital with some of the heaviest waves of bombardment in months.

World - The New York Times - November 17

India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.

Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?

India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.

World - The New York Times - November 9

WATCH: Dog attacked by leopard in India

A dog owner in India says her pet Labrador is "completely fine" after being attacked by a leopard.

UK banks deserve a place in the sun

Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest rates

World - Financial Times - October 29

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Harris phone banks on Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris spent Election Day phone banking and thanking her staff at Democratic headquarters in Washington D.C. Nancy Cordes reports.

Tram derails and crashes into shop in central Oslo

At least four people injured including the driver in ‘surreal’ incident that caused panic in Norwegian capital. A tram has careered into a store in central Oslo after coming off its rails, in an ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Giant wall of dust sweeps across central California

The huge dust storm - also known as a haboob - limited visibility and left many residents in the dark.

Israel Strike Against Hezbollah in Lebanon Kills at Least 20

Israel was targeting a senior Hezbollah commander, but failed to kill him, one Israeli official said. Hezbollah officials said none of the group’s leaders were at the attack site.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

India's growing influence means trouble for China’s alliance

India is becoming more important, something not good for China.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Sikh Activists See It as Freedom. India Calls It Terrorism.

Canadian and U.S. accusations of assassination plots have drawn attention to the Sikh separatist movement, which India calls a source of organized crime.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3