This past week reminded markets that while inflation pressures have eased from their peaks, central banks are still far from declaring victory. Starting with Australia, the Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate unchanged at 3.6% for the third straight meeting, in line with expectations. Borrowing costs remain at their lowest since April 2023. The RBA acknowledged that inflation has cooled sharply from 2022 levels, but the recent pickup has caught attention. While some

The past week has seen some notable economic developments globally, with India and key international markets showing mixed signals on growth, inflation, and manufacturing. In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held its key repo rate steady at 5.50% in its October meeting. This was expected, given the easing inflation and the RBI’s cautious approach. Inflation has come down to a manageable 2.6%, and the central bank even raised its GDP growth forecast for FY2025/26 to 6.8%

This week’s market update covers key economic developments across India, the US, UK, Australia, and China. From India’s record-low inflation and a rebound in vehicle sales to rising US core prices and global growth trends, here’s what investors need to know.