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The Reserve Bank of India's first rate hike in years signals a tightening cycle in emerging markets to combat inflation, contrasting with the US market's record highs. Meanwhile, HSBC's AI-driven job cuts highlight the structural shift in financial services, creating a mixed outlook for the banking sector as efficiency gains offset headwinds from higher rates.
Global Macro Policy Shifts
The Reserve Bank of India's first rate hike in years signals a tightening cycle in emerging markets to combat inflation, contrasting with the US market's record highs. Meanwhile, HSBC's AI-driven job cuts highlight the structural shift in financial services, creating a mixed outlook for the banking sector as efficiency gains offset headwinds from higher rates.