Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday - The Economic Times

• The European Central Bank Governing Council raised its three key interest rates by 25 basis points during a meeting on 10 September 2026. • Global economic activity exceeded expectations due to strong momentum in AI-exporting nations like Malaysia, South Korea, and Taiwan.

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• The European Central Bank's Governing Council decided to raise its three key interest rates by 25 basis points at its meeting on 10 September 2026. • The conflict in the Middle East is generating inflation pressures, with inflation set to remain above target for an extended period, according to the Economic Bulletin.

• Upcoming reports on employment and inflation will influence expectations around interest rate hikes in the US, impacting the stock market, with the jobs report anticipated to indicate job growth. • Analysts expect the payrolls report to show job growth, which could directly sway Federal Reserve policy on interest rates, as rising Treasury yields spark concerns about potential downturns.

• India has jumped 9 spots to rank 31st in the World Economic Forum's travel and tourism index for 2026, with Japan taking the top spot. • The country's cost-competitive travel environment, rich natural attractions, and large collection of cultural heritage sites are key factors in its improved ranking.

• India's economy showed strong growth in the first quarter of 2026-27, according to the RBI Bulletin, despite a challenging global backdrop. • The RBI Bulletin notes that geopolitical tensions and weather risks are key challenges, posing a threat to the country's economic stability, in addition to pressure from commodity prices and supply chains.

• India's financial and external sectors are drawing strength from the country's resilient domestic economy, according to the RBI Bulletin released on Friday. • The escalation of conflict in West Asia in September led to a sharp increase in crude oil prices, which could disrupt global supply chains and increase inflationary pressures.

• India's medal count at the Asian Games has reached 27, consisting of three gold, 11 silver, and 13 bronze medals, as of September 26. • The women's kabaddi team won a gold medal by defeating Iran in the final, while Sawan Barwal secured a silver medal in the men's marathon with a time that contributed to the overall medal tally.

• India's Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar won a bronze medal in the mixed doubles squash event at the 2026 Asian Games after losing to Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong in the semifinal. • The Indian squash pair lost 1-2 with scores of 10-11, 11-2, 10-11, but secured the medal after their quarterfinal win over the Philippines' David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado with scores of 11-3, 11-5.

• The U.S. will release a key inflation report, the personal consumption expenditures price index, for August on Wednesday. • The inflation rate remains above 3%, with the Federal Reserve aiming for a target rate of 2% and recently raising interest rates to combat high prices.

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