August was marked by contrasting signals across markets. Indian equities came under pressure amid rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty around global interest rates, even as the domestic economy remained resilient with strong GDP growth. Inflation edged higher, bond yields rose, and investors turned increasingly selective, while global markets largely found support from easing rate concerns and strong technology earnings. This edition of Money Trends breaks down the key economic and market developments that shaped August and what they could mean for investors going forward.
Money Trends August 2026
