US inflation comes in below expectations in August amid high energy prices linked to Iran war
Key takeaway
US August inflation came in below expectations, reducing pressure on the Federal Reserve to hike rates further.
- Step 1 · The triggerUS August inflation comes in below expectations, reducing the likelihood of further Federal Reserve rate hikes
- Step 2 · Knock-onglobal funding costs and USD strength ease, stabilizing the rupee and reducing pressure on Indian SME borrowing and import costs
- Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs with floating-rate loans or USD-linked input costs see improved working capital conditions and less FX volatility
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Source: livemint.com
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