Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Warsh’s Inflation Message Leaves Markets Uncertain

The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% on Wednesday, July 29, as a divided policy committee weighed persistent inflation pressures against a steady labour market. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated the central bank’s commitment to bringing inflation back to its 2% target, but offered few clues about whether rates could rise at the next meeting.

Manipal Health IPO Opens: ₹9,275 Crore Issue, GMP, Allotment and Listing Details

Manipal Health IPO opened for public subscription on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd seeking to raise around ₹9,275 crore through its maiden public offering. The Bengaluru-based hospital chain, backed by Temasek and Ranjan Pai, has launched one of the largest healthcare IPOs in the Indian primary market. The three-day issue will remain open until July 31.

City Union Bank Q1 Profit Rises 25% to ₹383 Crore, NII Jumps 31%

City Union Bank Q1 results showed a strong start to FY27, with the private sector lender reporting a 25% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹383 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The bank had reported a net profit of ₹306 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. Strong growth in lending income, a sharp improvement in net interest income and better asset quality supported the bank’s performance during the quarter.