Udit Misra

What stood out about the Fed's decision was that even though it was taken unanimously, its interpretation is ambiguous. Was it hawkish, not so hawkish, actually dovish or not dovish enough?

The answer depends on whether the calculation would be in Indian rupee or in US dollar terms. Since India’s rupee weakens against the US dollar every year, achieving this goal in US dollar terms is considerably tougher.

China's growing economic might and the US's increasingly erratic policy decisions raise questions on whether the yuan can mount a credible challenge to the dollar. But doing so requires much more than economic strength.

Higher yields on US government bonds signal higher borrowing costs not just for the US but also for other governments and businesses. This is why rising bond yields are bad news in the current context.

RBI has raised its growth forecast to 7.1% for this financial year. Over the years, actual growth has repeatedly diverged from professional forecasts. What explains the gap?

The Great Depression prompted policymakers to advocate government intervention in economic crises. Robert E Hall and Michael Woodford's work refines that idea.

RBI raises India's GDP growth forecast to 7.1% for FY 2026-27 amidst geopolitical challenges, reflecting economic resilience despite frequent forecast revisions and inflation concerns.

Globally, yields are going up because inflation rates are rising and investors are demanding better returns for the money they lend. China's inflation story, however, is very different. Here's why.

Weak growth, high debt, joblessness and a welfare state that is not working out for the young: France’s problems are many and solutions are not easy.

France, Albania, Belgium, Italy, Portugal: Why are people across so many European countries hitting the streets? And what could be the consequence of these protests? Udit Misra explains in his weekly Graphs, Data, Perspectives column