India Jolts Markets By Keeping Rates Unchanged, Signaling End To Easing Cycle
In an unexpected announcement, India’s central bank left borrowing costs unchanged for a second straight meeting, shifting its policy stance to neutral from accommodative, effectively signaling an end to easing cycle. The RBI left the benchmark repurchase rate at a six-year low of 6.25 percent, on expectations of a 25 bps cut. Central bank authorities left rates unchanged at the last, December 7 meeting, while saying that the policy stance remains accommodative.