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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors 15 Oct 2026, 04:42 PM IST

U.S. Schools Push Back as FCC Threatens Internet Aid Over Screen-Time Fight

School districts across the United States are protesting a Federal Communications Commission proposal that could jeopardize broadband support for classrooms and libraries under the E-Rate program. The dispute has escalated after the FCC chair argued that schools bear responsibility for children’s excessive screen time, prompting warnings that a policy fight over digital habits could cut off essential connectivity for millions of students.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 08:29 PM IST

Citi Sees Fed Delivering One More Rate Hike in December After Hot U.S. Inflation Print

Citigroup now expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in December after September inflation came in hotter than anticipated, reinforcing the view that policymakers will keep policy restrictive for longer. The brokerage said it now sees no further changes after that move, with rate cuts unlikely before June 2027.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 12:56 PM IST

Fannie Mae Lifts 2027 Mortgage Rate Forecast Sharply as Housing Slump Deepens

Fannie Mae has sharply raised its forecast for U.S. mortgage rates in 2027, reinforcing expectations that borrowing costs may remain elevated for longer than many homebuyers and lenders had hoped. The revision comes as 30-year mortgage rates hover near multi-decade highs, purchase activity weakens, and affordability pressures continue to weigh on the housing market.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 02:19 AM IST

Fannie Mae Lifts 2027 Mortgage Rate Forecast Sharply as Housing Slump Deepens

Fannie Mae has sharply raised its forecast for U.S. mortgage rates in 2027, signaling that borrowing costs may remain elevated for longer than many homebuyers and lenders had expected. The revision comes as 30-year mortgage rates hover near the upper end of recent ranges, weighing on purchase activity and reinforcing a prolonged affordability squeeze across the housing market.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance12 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM IST

Indian Debt Funds Poised to Deepen Bond Selloff After RBI Signals More Rate Hikes

Indian mutual funds are likely to extend a $4.5 billion selloff in government bonds after the Reserve Bank of India delivered its first rate increase in nearly four years and signaled further tightening ahead. Fund managers are rotating into shorter-duration assets as long-term yields climb toward three-year highs, raising the risk of additional mark-to-market losses in sovereign debt portfolios.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance10 Oct 2026, 01:25 PM IST

Nomura Says RBI’s Latest Move Diluted Its Old Policy Framework After Surprise Rate Cut

Nomura said the Reserve Bank of India’s latest policy meeting marked a meaningful shift in the central bank’s framework after it unexpectedly cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent on Tuesday. The brokerage argued the decision diluted the RBI’s earlier policy stance and signalled a more growth-supportive approach than markets had anticipated.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance09 Oct 2026, 08:51 AM IST

RBI’s Hawkish Turn Signals More Rate Hikes Ahead, Economists Say

The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points and shift its policy stance to “calibrated tightening” has been read by economists as a clear warning that the easing cycle is over. Analysts say the central bank has left the door open for at least another 50 basis points of hikes if inflation and external pressures do not soften.

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Global Markets & Equities09 Oct 2026, 01:50 AM IST

U.S. and Eurozone Bond Yields Climb Relentlessly as Markets Reprice the Rate Path

Global bond markets extended their selloff as U.S. Treasury yields and eurozone sovereign yields pushed higher, underscoring a sharp repricing of interest-rate expectations across developed markets. The move has intensified pressure on duration-sensitive assets and raised fresh questions about how long central banks can keep policy restrictive before growth and financing conditions begin to crack.

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Global Markets & Equities09 Oct 2026, 12:42 PM IST

U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.4%, Deepening Housing Market Strain

U.S. mortgage rates have risen to 7.4 percent, the highest level since November 2023, intensifying pressure on an already fragile housing market. The move is likely to further suppress homebuying activity, reduce refinancing demand and keep affordability near multi-decade lows for many households.

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