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Interim US-Iran deal leaves the thorniest issue still to be negotiated: Tehran's nuclear programAmerica and Iran have reached a two-month interim agreement concerning Tehran's nuclear program. This deal aims to reopen oil shipments and...
Quote of the day by Khaled Hosseini: ‘Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to…’ – ‘The Kite Runner’ author shares a lesson on identity and parentingKhaled Hosseini, author of 'The Kite Runner', cautions against imposing parental dreams on children, likening them to unique individuals, n...
‘Why are petrol, diesel prices rising despite OMCs’ super profits?’ Congress MP Manish Tewari slams fourth hike"Why @HardeepSPuri Why ? State Run Oil Marketing Companies ( OMC's) made whopping profits in FY 2025 -26 . The Three OMC's made a cumulativ...
Timeless poetry of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead...'Charles Bukowski’s writing continues to resonate because of how honestly he explored loneliness, emotional exhaustion and the struggles of ...
Quote of the Day by Sigmund Freud: 'It is impossible to escape the impression that people…'—Inspiring quotes by the Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysisQuote of the Day: Sigmund Freud, a pioneer in psychology, questioned societal values. His quote highlights how people often pursue power, s...
New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protestersThe US has imposed sanctions on Iran's interior minister, Eskandar Momeni, for his role in repressing nationwide protests. This follows sim...
2026 Global Markets: Navigating the new regime of debt, inflation and geopolitical shiftsGlobal markets face a regime shift with elevated debt, fiscal dominance, and geopolitical fragmentation. Financial repression, favoring nom...
A zombie economy could be America’s futureThe US economy faces challenges from rising interest rates and AI disruption, prompting calls for policies to artificially lower long-term ...
View: FM delivered admirably on fiscal consolidation — now to address a few concerns later this summerThis article discusses the macroeconomic background against which the interim budget was set, including India's growth rate in H1 FY24 and ...
Amnesty India rubbishes ED allegations; says govt curbing criticsThe ED Friday said it has issued a penalty of more than Rs 61 crore against Amnesty India and its former head Aakar Patel for allegedly con...
Is licence raj coming to the west? Russell Napier thinks soOver the long term, higher inflation in the developed world is good for the emerging markets
Former central banker Viral Acharya cautions India against deficit financing“Such risk has materialized unexpectedly at least once a decade over the past 30 years with several minor hiccups in between. History tells...
Investors inject money in cash, bonds and gold, weekly BofA data showsInvestors pumped more money into gold in particular as weekly flow showed the second largest inflow into the commodity ever.
Brave New World: Record gold delivery hints at significant dollar devaluationA stunning 2.8 million oz of gold was marked for delivery in last month's contract.
Elimination of financial repression is crucial, says Jahangir Aziz Chief Economist Asia, JP MorganThe evidence over the past 30 years in India and abroad clearly favours an independent PDMA. The idea of a shareholding company is still va...
Are markets developed by regulators, or crooked geniuses like Mike Milken & Harshad Mehta“The evidence over the past 30 years both in India and abroad clearly favours an independent Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA),” says Az...
Economic Survey suggests '4-D model' for banking sectorThe Survey has recommended SLR, a portion of deposits mandatorily invested in government securities, requirements can be gradually relaxed.
Cut in SLR aimed at reducing financial repression: Gaurav Kapur, RBS"In my opinion, at the moment we are in an intermediate environment where the RBI is trying to implement a new monetary policy framework."
Flex rules to convert savers into investors for better economic growthCapital markets cannot be only about equity. We need hybrids, and inflation linked bonds for retail investors.
- Policymakers still to learn Greek debt crisis and US debt problem
If this time is to be different, a fundamental philosophical shift is needed in rules informing regulatory framework of financial sector.