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Inflationary pressures remain a key focus for global markets, particularly in Asia. Tokyo's core CPI accelerated to 2.7% year-over-year, prompting renewed speculation of further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan, potentially exceeding expectations. Concurrently, a stronger US dollar, fueled by rising inflation concerns and a robust ISM prices index, is impacting emerging markets like India, where the rupee has weakened against the dollar amid elevated oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel. While gold has remained relatively stable, the divergent monetary policy paths and persistent inflation risks necessitate careful monitoring of both developed and emerging economies.
Rupee Slides 0.39%; Brent Over $100
Indian equity markets were closed on Friday, October 2, 2026, for the Gandhi Jayanti holiday, halting Nifty and Sensex trading.
The USD/INR rose to 96.489, a 0.39% increase, adding pressure on dollar‑
Japanese Yen Firm Up on Strong Tokyo CPI
The yen slipped 0.1% as Tokyo's headline and core CPI rose to their highest since November 2025, outpacing forecasts.
Stronger inflation revived bets that the Bank of Japan will raise rates further af
Tokyo CPI Accelerates 2.7%, BOJ Hikes Likely
Tokyo core CPI rose 2.7% year‑on‑year in September, up from 1.8% in August and above the 2.4% median forecast.
The overall Tokyo CPI also increased 2.7% YoY, while the core CPI month‑on‑month rose 0.4
US Dollar Peaks 102.03, Euro Slides 0.7%
US dollar index rose 0.6% to 102.03, its highest since April 9, 2025, driven by inflation concerns.
Euro fell 0.7% to $1.1243, its worst day since June 17, after France unveiled a 2027 budget targetin
Blue Dart Announces 9-12% Price Increase Effective 2027
Blue Dart Express Ltd announces 9-12% General Price Increase across domestic portfolio effective January 1, 2027.
Price revision addresses rising operating costs from labor, utilities, and inflationar
India August 2026 WPI Inflation Rises to 9.92%
India's wholesale inflation accelerated to 9.92% YoY in August 2026 from 9.78% in July, with the all-commodities index rising to 110.8.
Fuel and Power inflation surged to 22.93% while Primary Articles
RBI Bulletin Sep 2026: Economy Grows 7.8%
RBI Bulletin September 2026 reports Indian economy grew 7.8% YoY in Q1 2026‑27 despite global tensions and rising energy prices.
Headline inflation rose to 4.8% in August, driven by food‑beverages, fu