インド準備銀行（RBI）は政策金利を5.25％に据え置くとともに、スタンスを中立に維持しました。また、外資導入を促進するための措置を導入しました。
中央銀行は対外商業借入（ECB）に対するインセンティブを発表し、外貨預金（FCNR(B)）の為替ヘッジコストを負担するとしました。これらの措置は、市場からの資金流出が続く中で対外的なバッファーを強化し、ルピーを支えることを目的としています。当局者は今回の政策発表の一環として、インフレおよび成長予測の改定も行いました。一連の動きは、外貨流入の強化に向けた同行の取り組みの一環です。今回の決定により、レポレートは従来の水準から変更されず、通貨安定化措置へと焦点が移ることとなります。
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The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday kept the key policy rate, the repo rate, unchanged at 5.25 per cent. Amid uncertainties from the West Asia conflict, the committee retained its neutral stance. It has lowered the GDP growth forecast to 6.9 per cent for FY27.
A majority of economists expect the Reserve Bank of India to keep its policy rate unchanged at the June meeting. Geopolitical tensions and adverse weather forecasts are cited as key factors behind the anticipated decision.
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India's 10-year benchmark bond yield rose 7 basis points to 6.94% on Friday, signaling concerns over inflation and potential monetary tightening. High Brent crude prices above $100 per barrel, driven by the West Asia conflict, have intensified fears, compounded by the rupee falling below 94 to the dollar.
The Central Bank of Egypt’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to leave key interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Thursday.
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The Indian rupee sank to a fresh record low against the US dollar, fueled by soaring energy import costs during an ongoing energy crisis and accelerating capital outflows. This has intensified pressure on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to potentially hike interest rates, ending a pause in monetary tightening.
The Bank of Japan on April 28 kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.75% for the second consecutive meeting, as the war in Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and spiked oil prices. The policy board voted 6-3, signaling potential hawkishness ahead.