Will the RBI cut rates following US jobs data disappointment?

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Will the RBI cut rates following US jobs data disappointment?

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, ET BureauLast Updated: Aug 06, 2025, 06:07:00 AM IST

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Following weak US jobs data, the likelihood of an RBI repo rate cut has grown, fueled by anticipation of a potential Fed rate cut in September. Despite some traders leaning towards a rate cut, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee is expected to maintain a pause with a neutral stance.

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Bond traders will closely watch comments for signals on a possible rate cut in October.

The likelihood of an RBI repo rate cut increased over the weekend after disappointing US jobs data raised expectations of a Fed rate cut in September.

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While a few traders have joined the minority rate-cut camp, the consensus among the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee still favours a pause with a neutral stance.

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Bond traders will closely watch comments for signals on a possible rate cut in October.

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