EPFO INTEREST RATE HIKE
Latest NSC interest rate: Was National Savings Certificate rate hiked for July-Sept 2024 quarter?
National Savings Certificates, or NSC, are savings bonds offered under the India Post's small saving schemes. These certificates can be bought by an adult, a minor, or a trust. Further, two adults can jointly purchase NSCs from any post office in the country.
Up to 7.75% FD interest rate: Latest ICICI Bank fixed deposit interest rates as on June 29, 2024
ICICI Bank has revised its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates with effect from June 29, 2024, according to the bank's website. The revised FD rates are applicable for FDs of up to Rs 3 crore.
A matter of interest. When rates don’t deliver
repo rate has remained well above the recorded inflation rate for most parts of the last two years, so If high interest rates could tame the present inflation, logically it should have been tamed by now. What if a recalcitrant inflation is signaling to us that we are using the wrong tool?
US weekly jobless claims drift lower
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 233,000 for the week ended June 22, the Labor Department said on Thursday. The claims data included last Wednesday's Juneteenth National Independence Day, a new holiday. Claims tend to be volatile around public holidays.
Australian shares fall as inflation data triggers rate hike worries
Australian shares closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by declines in financial and mining stocks, as concerns about rate hikes heightened the risk of loan defaults and higher cost of capital.
PPF, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi interest in July-September 2024: Will govt hike interest rates of PPF, small savings schemes for next quarter?
PPF, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi interest in July-September 2024: The government is likely to announce the interest rates of Public Provident Fund (PPF), Senior Citizen Savings Schemes (SCSS), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) and other small savings schemes for the July-September quarter 2024 by June 30, 2024. Will the government finally make PPF investors happy this time? Will Centre increase the interest rates of SCSS, NSC, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and other other small savings schemes for the July-September quarter 2024? Know what experts suggest
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IDBI Bank extends special FD deadline, hikes interest rate, adds new fixed deposit tenure
The deadline for the Utsav Callable FD special deposit fixed deposit has been extended from June 30, 2024. Additionally, the bank raised the interest rate on some special FDs by five basis points and introduced additional tenure.
Oil prices slip as rate hike worries come into focus
Crude oil futures slid on Friday due to higher interest rates in Asia and the U.S., with Brent futures at $85.60 and U.S. crude at $81.20. Japan's core consumer prices rose by 2.5% from last year.
9.75% FD interest rate: This bank hikes fixed deposit rates by up to 50 bps, now offers 'highest' FD rate in India
Highest FD interest rate: After the hike, the bank is offering rates of up to 9.25% for the public and 9.75% for seniors. As per the bank's announcement, NESFB has raised the interest rate on fixed deposit products from 9.25% to 9.75%.
Latest SBI loan interest rates June 2024: State Bank of India hikes interest rates on these loans
SBI loan interest rates June 2024: The State Bank of India (SBI) has hiked the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) on select tenures by 10 basis points (bps), making most consumer loans costlier for borrowers.
Bank of Japan to trim bond buying, keeps rates steady
Under Governor Kazuo Ueda, the Bank of Japan announced a tapering plan at its July meeting, aligning with previous decisions. The central bank's move towards normalising monetary policy comes amidst global central banks tightening policy to combat inflation.
SBI hikes FD interest rates. What should debt mutual fund investors do?
SBI have increased FD interest rates, offering guaranteed returns. Investors should consider their goals and risk tolerance before switching from debt mutual funds to FDs.
FD rate up to 8.75%, savings account rate of 7.75%: RBL Bank revises savings, FD interest rates
RBL Bank has revised the interest rates of fixed deposits for amounts below Rs 2 crore. The revised FD interest rates are effective from June 8, 2024. The bank has also revised savings account interest rates, and the new rates are effective July 1, 2024.
European Central Bank set to cut rates for the first time since 2019 even as inflation fight continues
All 82 economists polled by Reuters expected the ECB to trim its deposit rate to 3.75% on Thursday from a record 4.0%, in what would be its first cut since 2019. ECB policymakers have clearly telegraphed their intention to lower borrowing costs after seeing inflation in the 20 countries that share the euro fall from more than 10% in late 2022 to just above their 2% target in recent months.
Turkish inflation exceeds 75% but peak in sight
Turkish inflation jumped above 75 percent in May, official data showed Monday, but officials expect consumer prices to have finally peaked in a cost-of-living crisis that has dogged President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey has been battling soaring consumer prices that prompted Erdogan to drop his opposition to interest-rate hikes to combat inflation.
Euro zone inflation rises higher-than-expected in May just as ECB prepares to cut rates
Euro zone inflation increased more than expected in May, reaching 2.6% year-on-year, nudging away from the European Central Bank's 2% target. Core inflation rose to 2.9%, with services sector prices up to 4.1%, driven by strong wage growth. The ECB faces a cautious path in managing inflation amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
What is the latest SBI Sarvottam FD interest rate for May 2024, after State Bank of India hiked FD rates
SBI Sarvottam term deposits were launched last year. Depositors will receive higher interest rates than conventional fixed deposits under this FD scheme.
RBI MPC meeting next week: What investors should expect
The RBI's upcoming MPC meeting on June 7, 2024, is expected to maintain interest rates amidst a stable inflation scenario post Lok Sabha election results. The focus will be on global and domestic factors impacting the economy.
New credit card rules: Bank of Baroda hikes interest rates and late payment fees on this credit card
Bank of Baroda credit cards: The hiked rates are applicable from June 26, 2024, as per the Most Important Terms and Conditions pages on the GetOnecard website.
Fed's Waller sees some progress on inflation, no rate hike needed
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Tuesday put a pin in speculation that interest rates may need to rise again, saying the latest inflation data is "reassuring" and the U.S. central bank's policy rate is set appropriately.
SBI hikes FD interest rates but still less than what these 313 debt mutual funds have offered
SBI raises fixed deposit rates by up to 75 basis points, effective May 15, yet falls short compared to over 300 debt mutual funds offering higher annualized returns of 6.47% to 11.60%.
Latest SBI FD interest rates: State Bank of India hikes fixed deposit rates by up to 75 bps
SBI FD interest rates: The State Bank of India (SBI) has increased the interest rates for fixed deposits on retail and bulk deposits for specific time periods. The bank has raised the fixed deposit interest rates by 75 basis points (bps) for certain durations.
Are US interest rates high enough to beat inflation? The Fed will take its time to find out
The sharp interest rate hikes of the past two years will likely take longer than previously expected to bring down inflation, several Federal Reserve officials have said in recent comments, suggesting there may be few, if any, rate cuts this year.
Fed officials mull whether rates high enough as inflation expectations jump
In an interview with Reuters, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said he still thought inflation was likely to slow under the current monetary policy and allow the central bank to begin reducing its policy rate in 2024 - though perhaps by only a quarter of a percentage point and not until the final months of the year.
US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected
Labor market shows signs of easing as new unemployment benefit claims by Americans exceed expectations, reaching 231,000. The rise, partly due to seasonal factors, reflects adjustments post-interest rate hikes, with expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Robinhood's crypto business drives massive earnings beat
Online brokerage Robinhood Markets beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Wednesday, thanks to robust crypto trading volumes and rate hikes that boosted its net interest revenue.
Navigating economic horizons: RBI's role in FY 2024-2025
RBI's nuanced approach in FY 2024-2025 balances growth, inflation, and stability. Expect cautious yet proactive policy rates. Strategic reserves, global index inclusion, and fiscal discipline shape India's economic landscape.
When will EPF interest be credited for FY 2023-24? Here’s what EPFO has said, 4 ways to check PF balance
EPF interest for FY 2023-24: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced the interest rate for provident fund deposits for the 2023–2024 fiscal year in February of 2024. The interest rate for 2023–24 was raised by the EPFO from 8.15% to 8.25% from the previous year.
EPFO Interest Rate Hike: EPFO declares 8.25% as EPF interest rate for FY 2023-24
EPFO Interest Rate Hike: The Employees Provident Fund is a mandated contribution for salaried employees. An employer is also obligated to make a matching contribution to the EPF account. On a monthly basis, an employee contributes 12% of his earnings to his EPF account. The employee's whole contribution is placed into the EPF account. In the case of the employer, just 3.67 percent is deposited into the EPF account. The remaining 8.33% goes to the Employees Pension Scheme (EPS).
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