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Oct inflation surge may weigh on housing demand
Negative-34
GreyOak summary
Retail inflation accelerated to 6.09% in October, driven by erratic weather and high food prices. Industry bodies warn this could reduce household purchasing power and constrain housing expenditure.
What it affects
- CPI inflationNegative -34
October retail inflation rose to 6.09%.Rolling sentiment Negative -65
- Real EstateNegative -34
Housing demand may weaken due to costs.Rolling sentiment Neutral -8
- RBI policy rate and stanceNegative -24
Rate hike concerns raised for upcoming MPC.Rolling sentiment Negative -44
