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GDP is still the GOAT of economic statistics despite its many flawsThe Gross Domestic Product serves as a key indicator of a country's economic status, highlighting overall production. While it may not be p...- Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and 20The government has approved polymer banknotes for field trials and regular issuance. Inflation has declined steadily, though recent pressur...
- Global Market Today: Asian shares trade lower; oil holds gainsOil prices managed to retain their gains as optimism regarding a deal in the Strait of Hormuz dissipated, sparking renewed fears of inflati...
- US defends dollar as yen weakness threatens global currency orderThe US treasury has stepped in to bolster the Japanese yen and several other currencies, signaling a potential decline of the dollar and hi...
- India's labour force participation falls to 54.6% in April-June; rural unemployment rises to 4.8%India's overall labour force participation rate for people aged 15 years and above declined to 54.6 per cent during April-June 2026 from 55...
- Will Nifty, Sensex extend losses on Monday? Middle East tensions, Q1 results and 3 other factors to steer D-St this weekIndian stock markets ended lower as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty diverged. Investors face crucial triggers next week, including over ...
- China producer inflation slows to three-month low, consumer prices coolChina's producer price inflation eased more than expected in July. Consumer inflation also cooled, reflecting weaker domestic demand in the...
- Gold prices jump 7% to log best weekly gain in 8 months. Start of another yellow metal bull run?Gold prices surged 7% this week, marking their strongest weekly gain in eight months as falling crude prices, weak US jobs data and resilie...
- Withdrawal of zero MDR may jeopardise one of India’s most successful public policy innovationsThe Payment and Settlement Systems Amendment Bill has revived debate over MDR on UPI. While charges could support banks and fintech firms, ...
- Govt defends ISI Bill, says reforms will modernise institute, expand capacityThe Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, aims to modernize the institution and expand student capacity. This legislation will replace t...
- An e-commerce blitz pounds Russia's Amazon as war comes to cartsUkraine has commenced drone attacks on Wildberries, the largest online retailer in Russia. These actions are designed to disrupt the routin...
- Global Market: South Korea's July inflation cools below expectations as oil prices ease; rate hike bets remainSouth Korea's consumer inflation eased to a three-month low in July, falling below market expectations. Lower oil prices significantly cont...
- Govt introduces Indian Statistical Institute Bill in Lok SabhaThe Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. This legislation aims to update the institute's legal framewor...
- India’s BRICS Presidency gathers momentum with key Ministerial meets early AugustIndia will host several BRICS ministerial meetings over the next two weeks. These meetings precede the major summit scheduled for September...
- Charting the Global Economy: Central banks hold the lineGlobal central banks maintained interest rates this week due to rising energy costs. The Federal Reserve and Bank of England saw some offic...
- AI bubble gone bust? Once a billionaire, how AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner lost most of his hedge fund’s fortune in daysAschenbrenner's fund, Situational Awareness, massively grew to as big as $45 billion at the beginning of July before big losses took hold, ...
- Taiwan's economy grows by almost 13% on AI demandTaiwan's exports surged 21.6% year-on-year in the second quarter, which was "mainly driven by the sustained strong external demand for arti...
- Bill to provide statutory framework to Indian Statistical Institute up for introduction in Lok SabhaA new bill will soon be introduced in the Lok Sabha to update the Indian Statistical Institute's legal framework. This legislation aims to ...
- In 1983, 'doomsday argument' predicted how many humans will ever live, now a study reveals when will human civilization be wiped off the face of the earthPerhaps the greatest value of the doomsday argument lies not in predicting when humanity might disappear but in encouraging reflection on h...
- Quote of the day by Emily Blunt: 'If you can capture the humanity of a family struggling in an economic crisis, you can...' - motivational quote by Oppenheimer and Edge of Tomorrow actress teaches life lessons on empathy, humanity, moral values and compassion during hard timesQuote of the day by Emily Blunt: British actress Emily Blunt emphasizes human stories during economic hardship. She believes seeing familie...
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