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US inflation likely remained sticky-high last month, threatening rate cuts
US inflation probably worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars.

Retail inflation eases to four-month low of 5.22%
Food prices eased on the back of a slower pace of inflation in vegetable prices, which stood at 26.56% in December last year.

Experts to advise if free food comes under CPI
The ministry of statistics and programme implementation has put out a discussion paper, seeking views from experts on how to “treat” free ration under the public distribution system or PDS, which comprises a network of 500,000 far-price shops.

Retail inflation slows slightly at 5.48%
Despite the slowing pace of growth in prices, the Consumer Price Index-based rate of retail inflation stayed above the RBI’s 4% tolerance level.

New RBI guv must keep macro picture in sight
The change of guard in Mint Street comes at a point when the central bank has steadfastly held interest rates till inflation aligns itself with the 4% target.
