Asian stocks mostly rose on Thursday as weaker US economic data raised hopes that the Federal Reserve may soon cut interest rates, with attention focused on upcoming employment data.Investors are also watching closely for upcoming US jobs data and any updates on possible trade talks between President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping, which White House sources suggest could occur this …
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Federal Reserve may consider rate cuts in 2025 amid uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs: Governor Waller – Times of India
US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller hinted on Monday that interest rate cuts could still be on the table in the coming months, even amid potential inflationary pressures from newly introduced tariffs.Speaking at an event in Seoul, South Korea, Waller said, “I support looking through any tariff effects on near term-inflation when setting the policy rate,” adding that the inflation …
Read More »SBI aims to maintain over 1% RoA in FY26 despite margin pressures from rate cuts: Chairman – Times of India
The State Bank of India (SBI) will maintain a return on assets (RoA) of over 1 per cent in FY26 despite expected margin pressure due to the softening interest rate cycle, Chairman C S Setty said on Saturday.RoA is a key profitability ratio that reflects how efficiently a company generates profit from its assets. Speaking to analysts after announcing the …
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