India’s October merchandise trade deficit widens to one-year high of $39.88 billion as imports surgeIndia's merchandise trade deficit widened to $39.88 billion in October, surpassing economists' forecasts. Exports rose to $49.47 billion fr...
13 Nov, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Smaller MFIs change tack: No onlending, just routing fundsIndia’s microfinance sector is seeing a structural shift as funding constraints and mounting stress push smaller lenders away from direct l...
13 Nov, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Hammack, Goolsbee signal need for restrictive rate policy as inflation persistsCleveland Fed President Beth Hammack called for higher interest rates to bring inflation back to the 2% target, warning that persistent pri...
13 Nov, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Life insurers post 26 pc growth in new business premiums to Rs 42,914 crore in OctoberNew business increased to Rs 42,914 crore in October this year, compared to Rs 34,007 crore in the corresponding month last year, according...
11 Nov, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
MSME Ministry reviews CPSE procurement from SC/ST enterprises to meet mandated targetA total of 30 public sector undertakings, including Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited, NTPC, Airports Authority ...
11 Nov, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
US stocks: US market falls as hot inflation, hawkish Fed fuel rate-hike fearsUS stocks closed lower after hotter-than-expected inflation data strengthened expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate hike and rais...
11 Nov, 2026, 03.15 AM IST
Fed’s Christopher Waller opens door to 50-basis-point December rate hike after hot CPIFederal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has raised the possibility of a 50-basis-point December rate hike after US core inflation rose ...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
US Fed's Logan calls for two more rate hikes, possibly rapidlyDallas Fed President Lorie Logan said the central bank needs at least two more quarter-point rate increases to curb persistent inflation an...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Traders raise odds of 50 bps Fed rate hike as CPI rise exceeds expectationsNew data has revealed that US consumer prices rose faster than anticipated, prompting speculation about interest rate changes. Fed Governor...
10 Nov, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
CPI report today: What is current US Fed interest rate? Will inflation data force US Fed to go for interest rate hike?CPI data today: Inflation report is running well above the US central bank's 2 per cent target. The US-Israeli war with Iran has boosted oi...
10 Nov, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
US consumer prices rise above expectations in OctoberConsumer prices in the US experienced a larger-than-expected increase in October, affecting future Federal Reserve interest rates. The Cons...
10 Nov, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Researchers tested tobacco plants engineered to emit isoprene; after 10 days, hornworms feeding on those leaves were smaller than those on ordinary plantsResearch conducted at Michigan State University revealed that isoprene emissions from plants deter pest herbiory effectively. This chemical...
10 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Fed’s Barkin urges rate policy caution, Goolsbee warns of inflation concerns as AI risks loomRichmond Fed President Tom Barkin emphasized the need for caution in managing inflation and its policy risks. He mentioned that inflation c...
10 Nov, 2026, 02.18 AM IST
Assam plans 6,000-bigha Defence Park in Morigaon to boost defence manufacturingAssam Government has approved the establishment of a Defence Park on approximately 6,000 bighas of land. This initiative aims to enhance de...
09 Nov, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
US dollar holds onto payrolls gains, NZ dollar rises after electionDollar index steadies at 102.20 after jumping about 0.7% Friday * Fed hike bets rekindled after receding amid AI stock selloff * NZ ballot ...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
NY Fed's John Williams flags need to gather more information on inflation risks before rate decisionsFederal Reserve officials John Williams and Alberto Musalem have flagged persistent inflation risks, with rapid AI infrastructure investmen...
07 Nov, 2026, 02.13 AM IST
- US employers added a surprising 165,000 jobs in October; unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%
US employers added 165,000 jobs last month, surpassing economists' expectations and bringing the unemployment rate down to 4.1%. The Labor ...
06 Nov, 2026, 07.55 PM IST