US business activity expands fastest in five yearsRespondents primarily blamed higher fuel and transport costs, though a pickup in wages was also noted by many firms. "Business is clearly b...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
AI may transform economies, but US-China rivalry makes slowing it down unlikelyAI's rapid advancement poses challenges, as concerns from key stakeholders highlight potential risks to humanity. Political leaders in the ...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Fed Governor Michael Barr signals more rate hikes needed to tame inflationFederal Reserve Governor Michael Barr announced that additional rate hikes may be necessary to manage inflation. He indicated that while ec...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
McDonald's lays out $8.5 billion franchisee support plan, targets higher margins by 2030McDonald's has announced a significant $8.5 billion investment aimed at supporting its franchisees. This initiative is designed to boost pr...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
View: The US is badly losing its trade war with ChinaXi Jinping's upcoming visit marks the first Chinese state visit to the United States since 2015. US-China trade policies initiated in 2018 ...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
OECD raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast by 80 bps to 7.1%The OECD has raised its FY27 India growth forecast by 80 basis points to 7.1%, from 6.3% earlier, joining Fitch, S&P Global Ratings and Moo...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Where's the GDP debate? The world is raising a toast to IndiaIndia’s 7.8% growth has the world taking notice. Fitch, S&P and Moody’s have all raised their forecasts, even as questions over the GDP num...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
S&P Global Ratings raises India FY27 growth aim to 7% from 6.6%, estimates 25 bps RBI rate hikeS&P Global Ratings has upgraded its forecast for India's real GDP growth to 7% for the FY27. Strong industrial activity, healthy consumptio...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Global Market: Yuan slips as PBOC signals caution on currency appreciationChina’s yuan weakened Wednesday after the PBOC set a weaker midpoint, ending a 10-session streak of stronger guidance. Rising trade tension...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
India fastest-growing economy, but taxation and rules can deter investment: JPMorgan CEO Jamie DimonJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon praised India's strong economic growth. He noted that inconsistent taxation and rule application deter forei...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
‘I would never want to lose him’: Jamie Dimon backs Chandra, flags India tax hurdles and sees AI paying offJamie Dimon sees India as a fast-growing economy with bright future prospects. He believes consistent regulations and taxing policies will ...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
US Market: Fed's Kashkari says US inflation still too high despite rate hikeMinneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said US inflation remains too high and is broad-based, extending beyond recent energy price increas...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
US economy enters higher-rate era as inflation, AI boom persistThe US economy may be entering a prolonged period of higher interest rates as persistent inflation, government borrowing and massive AI inf...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Blackstone came close to giving up on India; now it calls the country its best betBlackstone’s early India push struggled to gain traction, but a shift towards control stakes and sectors such as IT services, real estate a...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
India’s ‘sugar high’ warrants caution on RBI hikes, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Jahangir Aziz saysJPMorgan's Jahangir Aziz suggests India's economy is experiencing a temporary "sugar high" from past stimulus. He believes markets are anti...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
The mood, as per Moody's: Shocks keep coming, India keeps growingMoody’s has raised India’s FY27 real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6%, citing the economy’s resilience amid the Middle East conflict and e...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Rising oil, borrowing costs fuel stagflation fears for global economyMiddle East conflict-driven energy price spikes and rising global borrowing costs are reviving inflation risks while threatening economic g...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST