Chana sowing holds key to pulses inflationChana, India's most consumed pulse, which is central to making everything from salty snacks to nutritious meals, needs adequate soil moistu...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
FMCG brands turn up the volume on ads as costs and scrutiny riseMultiple packaged goods companies are increasing their advertising expenditures to maintain consumer demand amid rising inflation. Nestle I...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Bank of Japan may raise inflation forecast, stand pat on rates, sources sayThe Bank of Japan plans to slightly upgrade its fiscal year 2027 inflation forecasts this month. Interest rates are expected to remain stab...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Social Security’s $75 monthly boost has a catch: Why the 2027 COLA may fall short as trust fund depletion loomsRetirees will see a 3.6% boost in their Social Security checks starting January 1. The increase raises the average monthly payment for a re...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Inflationary pressures mount in USA broad upswing in consumer prices last month helps reinforce expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate increases in the mo...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
US imports turn costly in September, highest gain in four years: Labour Department reportUS import prices experienced a notable increase in September driven by higher costs for energy products and various goods. This rise in imp...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Gold eases after climbing over 1% in previous sessionGold prices slipped 0.4% to $4,152.99 per ounce in early Asian trading on Friday, as investors scrutinize the Federal Reserve's future poli...
16 Oct, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
USD rate: Why is US Dollar down from 18-month peak?USD rate: Government bonds rallied and the dollar pulled back, reflecting cautious remarks from Federal Reserve officials that further cool...
16 Oct, 2026, 03.39 AM IST
No crackers, easy on the festival lightsFestival consumption in India is facing challenges due to rising input costs and cautious spending patterns. Companies are experiencing pre...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?High gas prices are impacting inflation, leading to increased costs across various sectors and goods. Consumers are still maintaining spend...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
US Wholesale inflation jumped last month by most in four years as gas prices soaredWholesale inflation rose unexpectedly in September due to significant increases in fuel costs and other goods. The Labor Department reporte...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
US Federal Reserve's Mary Daly sees more rate hikes ahead, but not necessarily in OctoberSan Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly indicated that further adjustments to interest rates might be necessary to address inflat...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Wholesale inflation hits series high of 11.4% in September as fuel, food prices surgeIndia's wholesale inflation reached 11.4% in September, significantly increasing from 9.9% in August. Rising prices of fuel, food, and manu...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
US CPI inflation rises as Iran war drives up fuel prices: How higher petrol and diesel costs could hit American householdsAmerican households are facing increased inflation and rising fuel prices just weeks before the midterm elections. Consumer prices rose une...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Eye on the price: Retail inflation at 5.54% in September, most on new baseIndia's retail inflation increased to 5.54% year-on-year in September, the highest since January. This rise is attributed to higher food pr...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
'Small' pains: Inflation squeeze likely to choke FMCG volume growth againIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector is under pressure as inflation reshapes how consumers spend their money. Rather than splurging on...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.05 AM IST