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Global Markets at a Crossroads: Big Tech Earnings and US Jobs Data Could Reshape Investor Sentiment
Global equity markets enter a crucial week as Apple, AMD and Palantir report earnings, while US employment data and central…
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SBI Holdings Reports Record Profit Growth as Digital Finance Expansion Continues
Japan's SBI Holdings reports record first-half profit growth, supported by banking, securities and investment businesses, while expanding stablecoins and digital…
Economy
Global Companies Reconsider AI Spending as Investors Demand Stronger Returns
Global companies face growing investor scrutiny over AI spending as rising infrastructure costs, cash-flow pressure and uncertain returns reshape investment…
Economy
Fitch Cuts France's Credit Outlook to Negative, Warning on Debt, Deficit and Political Gridlock
Fitch lowered France's outlook to negative on debt, deficit and political risks, keeping the A+ rating. Here is what it…
Economy
EU Weighs Energy-Bill Relief as Gas Storage Sits Below Last Year’s Level
EU energy ministers met in Luxembourg on October 29 to discuss winter energy security and electricity network charges amid renewed…
Economy
Why Luxury Manufacturers Are Reassessing Growth in an Uncertain Market
Luxury manufacturers are rethinking expansion as Chinese demand, cautious shoppers and rising costs pressure sales, margins and growth strategies
Economy
India’s Manufacturing Growth Hits Seven-Month High as Demand Improves
India’s manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 in September 2026, its highest level in seven months, as stronger domestic and overseas…
Business
Euro Zone PMI: Business Activity Accelerates as Private-Sector Growth Hits Three-Year High
The September 2026 Euro Zone PMI rose to 53.1, its highest level since April 2023. Explore what accelerating eurozone business…
Business
Canada Attracts Nearly $500 Billion in Investment Commitments as Global Capital Targets Energy and Critical Minerals
Canada's first Investment Summit drew nearly $500 billion in commitments from global investors targeting energy, critical minerals and AI infrastructure.
Business
Euro Zone Business Activity Accelerates as Private-Sector Growth Hits Three-Year High
Euro zone business activity accelerated to a three-year high in September's flash PMI, beating forecasts even as inflation pressures intensified.
India
India’s Business Activity Rebounds to a Three-Month High as Export Momentum Softens
India’s flash composite PMI rose to 56.5 in September from 54.3 in August, signaling stronger domestic activity even as export-order…
India
India’s Chief Economic Adviser Flags Energy, U.S. Ties and the AI Gap as Near-Term Headwinds
India’s chief economic adviser has identified energy prices, unsettled relations with the United States and the absence of a large…
Business
Festive Housing Demand Strong as Homebuyers Turn Selective
As the Indian real estate festive season begins, housing demand remains robust. Discover why buyers prioritize affordability, ready-to-move homes, and…
Business
CII Warns of Oil Price and Interest Rate Risks for Indian Industry
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has warned that rising crude oil prices and potential interest rate hikes pose significant…
Business
China Stocks Rise as Semiconductor and Property Shares Lead Market Gains
Chinese mainland stocks advanced on Friday, September 18, 2026, driven by strength in individual property and semiconductor shares, despite a…
Economy
What's Happening to the UK Economy and How Does It Affect You?
UK GDP is growing slowly, inflation has risen to 2.9%, and the Bank of England is debating whether to hike…
Business
World Bank Raises India's Growth Forecast From 6.3% to 6.6% for Current Financial Year
The World Bank has upwardly revised India's growth projection to 6.6% for FY2026-27, driven by strong domestic consumption and export…
Business
Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise as Oil Shock Reshapes Inflation Outlook
The Fed's September 16 decision is on a knife-edge as an oil-driven energy shock lifts inflation. Latest CPI, jobs data,…
Business
Oil Prices Climb as Global Markets Turn Nervous
Global oil prices have surged to their highest levels in months, driven by renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran,…
Economy
Australian Inflation Exceeds Forecasts, Raising Rate-Hike Risk
Australia's annual inflation slowed to 3.5% in July but remained above market forecasts of 3.3%, raising the probability of another…
Economy
Why Sugar Prices Surged in India and What Is Bringing Them Down
India's sugar prices hit record highs before easing after a government import order. Here is what drove the surge and…
Finance
India’s Core Sector Growth Slows to 5.4% in July 2026: What the Data Shows
India's core infrastructure sectors grew by 5.4% in July 2026, driven by strong iron ore and cement output, despite contractions…
Energy
Govt Sets First-Ever LPG Production Targets for Refiners; Reliance's Jamnagar Plant Gets Largest Quota at 18,000 Tonnes a Day
The government has fixed maximum cooking gas production targets for 21 refineries and upstream producers, with Reliance Industries' Jamnagar domestic…
Finance
Wholesale Inflation Cools to 9.78% in July: Fuel Prices Fall, Metals and Chemicals Stay Hot
India's wholesale price inflation eased marginally to 9.78% in July 2026, down from 9.87% in June, as a sharp fall…