Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like VenezuelaThe U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's...
23 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Economic outlook at risk of further deterioration, OECD saysOECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann stated that the ongoing Middle East conflict is worsening global economic risks, exerting downward p...
19 May, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
World imbalances trouble G-7 in wake of Trump’s China encounterGlobal finance ministers convene in Paris to address lopsided world growth, focusing on structural misalignments after the US-China trade s...
17 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
ETMarkets PMS Talk | From Rs 1 crore to Rs 85 crore in 24 years - the power of high-conviction investing, says Alok AgarwalAlchemy Capital Management's Alok Agarwal highlights how a high-conviction, benchmark-agnostic approach has yielded extraordinary long-term...
12 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Oil market enters tight supply phase after years of underinvestment: Nikhil BhandariGlobal energy markets are entering a structurally tighter phase due to years of underinvestment in crude oil and refining. While renewables...
12 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainerIndia's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreem...
12 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
U.S. Treasury to borrow $2 trillion in 2026 as national debt nears $39 trillion — is America quietly entering a dangerous fiscal crisis beyond Washington’s control?U.S. Treasury is set to borrow over $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, a federal deficit exceeding 6% of GDP. The Office of Management and Bu...
08 May, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Trump likes the idea of government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Trump showed interest in government taking over companies like Spirit Airlines. He saw these moves as financial wins and a way to...
02 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Trump's $166 billion tariff refunds may finally be in sight as first payouts expected by May 11The Trump administration is set to issue its first tariff refunds around May 11, following the Supreme Court's ruling that the sweeping dut...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Why are copper prices near high and will the momentum continue?Copper prices remain near record levels, supported by AI-driven data centre demand, global electrification, tight mine supply and geopoliti...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
What made Putin sell 22,000 kg gold from Russia this year?Russia’s central bank has sold 21.8 tonnes or 22,000 kilograms of gold so far in 2026 to help fund the country’s widening budget deficit, w...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 gold outlook: Which trends are expected to shape gold purchases this Akshaya Tritiya?Gold's strong appeal continues for Akshaya Tritiya 2026. Investors are showing interest in coins and small bars. Global economic concerns a...
18 Apr, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
$1.8 Trillion: China runs record budget deficit as welfare spending soarsGovernment expenditure saw a nearly 4% increase compared to the previous year, resulting in a deficit of ¥12.7 trillion ($1.8 trillion). Th...
31 Jan, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
China may raise budget deficit to 4 per cent of GDP: OfficialDirector of the People's Bank of China's surveys and statistics department Sheng Songcheng said the deficit increase would not incur big in...
25 Feb, 2016, 04.46 PM IST
China's budget deficit in 2016 to reach 3% of its GDPChina's proactive fiscal policy will continue in 2016 and its general public budget deficit will expand, the China International Capital Co...
31 Jan, 2016, 10.14 PM IST
China announces multiple fiscal policies to boost growthChina announced proactive fiscal policies aimed at stabilising growth as it grappled with industrial overcapacity, sluggish demand.
09 Sep, 2015, 06.10 PM IST
China's budget deficit goes up by 50 pc to $193 billionNotwithstanding rapid revenue growth, China's budget deficit reached $ 193.2 billion in 2013, marking a 50 per cent increase from the previ...
25 Mar, 2013, 09.21 PM IST