The Bank of Japan (BOJ) concluded its December 2025 Monetary Policy Meeting with a move that marks a definitive turning point in the nation’s long economic journey. In a unanimous decision, Governor Kazuo Ueda and his policy board raised the short-term interest rate to 0.75%, up from the previous 0.5%. This isn't just an incremental adjustment; it represents the highest interest rate level Japan has seen since 1995. While central banks across the West are beginning to ease th

Last week’s economic picture offered a mix of steady momentum and a few signs of cooling, both in India and across global markets. India’s manufacturing sector lost a bit of steam in November, with the HSBC Manufacturing PMI easing to 56.6 from the earlier estimate of 57.4 and sharply lower than October’s 59.2. It’s still comfortably above the long-run average of 54.2, but the slowdown reflected softer new orders and the weakest output growth since February. Export orders als

As we step into November, the global economy continues to navigate shifting growth patterns and policy adjustments, while India’s industrial engine keeps humming steadily. Here’s a quick look at what shaped markets and economies this week. India’s industrial production expanded 4% year-on-year in September 2025, holding close to the 4.1% growth seen in August and comfortably above the 2.6% market consensus. This marks the 12th straight month of growth, with output staying abo

As we wrap up another week, let’s dive into some of the key economic developments both at home and abroad. In India , industrial production showed a modest 1.5% year-on-year growth in June 2025, which, although an improvement from the 1.2% growth in May, still fell short of expectations for a 2% increase. This slower growth marks the lowest expansion since August 2024, with manufacturing output driving most of the gains (3.9% vs 3.2% in May). On the flip side, the mining and