IMD forecasts a below-normal monsoon for 2026
What happened. On 14 April 2026 the India Meteorological Department forecast a below-normal southwest monsoon at about 92% of the long-period average, the first below-normal forecast in thre…
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RBI holds the repo rate at 5.25% and cuts its FY27 growth forecast to 6.9%
What happened. On 8 April 2026 the Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to keep the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance, projecting FY27 GDP growth of 6.9% and CPI inflation of 4…
Read moreUS-Iran ceasefire brings oil below US$100
What happened. On 7-8 April 2026 a two-week US-Iran ceasefire was announced; Brent crude fell sharply below US$100 and global equities rose. Why it matters for investors. The reaction illust…
Read moreFed holds rates and projects one cut for 2026
What happened. On 18 March 2026 the Federal Reserve kept the target range at 3.50-3.75% and its projections showed one rate cut in 2026 amid higher oil prices. Why it matters for investors.…
Read moreUS and Israel strike Iran and oil prices move above US$100
What happened. Military action by the US and Israel against Iran began on 28 February 2026, disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and some Gulf energy exports; Brent crude rose ab…
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