Inflation isn't done: Interest rates likely to rise more, Fed Governor Michael Barr warns

IN · 2026-09-29

1. Step 1 · The triggerthe Fed signals further rate hikes to combat persistent inflation, lifting US Treasury yields
2. Step 2 · Knock-onhigher US yields transmit globally, pressuring the rupee and raising Indian government bond yields as capital flows shift
3. Step 3 · Knock-onIndian banks and NBFCs reprice lending rates upward, raising SME borrowing costs and tightening working capital availability
4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs with floating-rate loans or import-linked costs see higher expenses, squeezing margins and delaying investment

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