Budget 2009/10
Govt ups spending, deficit hits markets
The government said on Monday its fiscal deficit would blow out to the biggest level in 16 years as it boosts spending to support the economy, disappointing investors who dumped stocks and bonds. Full Article
Indonesia c.bank plays down inflation worries
JAKARTA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia's central bank played down market worries over inflation on Thursday, signalling it is in no hurry to raise interest rates. Full Article
BOE FOCUS - Don't even think about UK rate rises until Q4
LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England may have no secret deal with the opposition Conservative Party to keep monetary policy loose, but interest rates look set to stay low for longer than many expect whoever wins the next election. Full Article
Question of Balance
Column - The budget would have given a good kick to growth had expenditures been funded from revenue receipts. Full Article
A Mixed Bag
Column - On an overall assessment, Budget 2009 seems to be a mixed bag of hopes dashed and hopes achieved. Full Article
Some Bold Moves
Column - Though the immediate impact of the Budget is unlikely to cheer the markets, some bold moves have been initiated. Full Article
Budget Highlights
Finance minister says the first challenge before the government is to return the GDP growth rate of 9 percent per annum at the earliest. Full Article
MORE ON BUDGET
Australia c.bank skips a hike, in huge surprise
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's central bank shocked markets by skipping an interest rate rise on Tuesday, citing the impact of higher mortgage rates at home while noting tighter policy in China and concerns over sovereign debt abroad. Full Article
the great debate
What would you do if you were FM?
Reuters India asks its readers to don the finance minister's cap and tell us what shape they would give to the budget. Commentary
Budget over-rated for personal finance?
When it comes to personal finance, the budget is not really worth that much attention. Commentary
Has the Railway Budget met expectations?
Mamata Banerjee’s railway budget for 2009-10 appeals to the common man. Commentary
