The global financial markets saw a mix of policy decisions and economic data releases today, which have collectively shaped investor sentiment across Asia and Europe.
The term stagflation is resurfacing in financial circles as concerns grow about the direction of the US economy in 2025.
On June 19, 2025, Norway’s central bank, Norges Bank, delivered a surprise 25 bps cut to its key policy rate, bringing it down to 4.25%—the first such move since the COVID‑19 era.
This is critical because while inflation in the US has eased from pandemic-era highs, it remains above the Fed’s 2% target. A restrictive policy stance affects global liquidity, foreign capital flows, and emerging markets like India.
India's wholesale inflation, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), eased to 0.39% in May 2025, down from 0.85% in April, marking its lowest level in 14 months, according to government data released on Monday.
Global financial markets continue to stay volatile, with fresh data showing a notable drop in the Dollar Index and a fall in US Treasury bond yields.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends affected by the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025
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