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Oil risks rise, but Moody's sees India holding firmMoody's Ratings believes India can manage a wider fiscal deficit this year without jeopardising its investment-grade credit rating. Despite...
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
US-Iran peace deal: Is it enough to end the 2-year drought for Nifty bulls, bring FIIs back?A US-Iran peace framework has sparked a sharp rally in Indian markets, sending crude oil prices lower, strengthening the rupee and promptin...
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". W...
US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
India’s domestic growth story still strong despite global headwinds: Rajeev AgrawalGlobal markets face uncertainty. Rajeev Agrawal from DoorDarshi India Fund sees India's economy as resilient. He focuses on domestic busine...
Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin beneficiary count drops by 80 lakh after verification driveAround 80 lakh women are now ineligible for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The Opposition claims this is due to a financial cri...
India may cheer an Iran deal, but peace in Hormuz won’t refill its emptying economic tankThe economic horizon of India is clouded by a dual predicament characterized by a lack of financial resources and innovative ideas. While r...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Indian bonds end volatile session lower as rate hike bets riseIndian bonds experienced a downturn as reports surfaced of the Reserve Bank of India considering interest rate hikes to bolster the rupee. ...
Gold could hit $5,800 this year despite Iran war volatility, but why are analysts predicting silver may deliver bigger long-term gains - here's what you need to knowGold and silver price prediction: Gold prices are expected to rise despite geopolitical tensions. Analysts foresee gold reaching $5,800 per...
US Stock Market: Bond market pressure clouds Kevin Warsh’s plans to shrink Fed balance sheetIncoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s push to shrink the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet faces mounting challenges as rising Treasury yields, in...
Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
Global Markets | Australian shares fall for third day as banks weigh ahead of federal budgetAustralia's stock market saw a decline for the third consecutive day. Banks led the losses as investors anticipated a federal budget focuse...
No plan to hike gold import duty despite Modi's appeal to skip buying, says government officialIndia denies plans to raise gold and silver import duties. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases amid economic pressur...
Not just US dollar, Indian rupee has tanked up to 25% across 9 major currencies in 1 yearThe Indian rupee has seen a significant decline against most global currencies, not just the US dollar. This broad-based weakness is driven...
India faces 'bad or ugly' macro outcomes from West Asia crisis, says Sanjeev Prasad; but Nifty earnings may hold upIndia's stock markets are reacting to West Asia news. Sanjeev Prasad of Kotak Institutional Equities warns of significant economic impacts....
India’s FY25 fiscal deficit meets target at 4.8% of GDPIndia’s fiscal deficit for FY25 stood at ₹15.77 lakh crore, or 4.8% of GDP, meeting the revised estimate set by the Union Budget. Data rele...
India's fiscal deficit touches Rs 12.3 lakh crore in January, 66.8% of FY21 revised targetOn February 1, the government revised its fiscal deficit target for the current year that runs through March to 9.5% of gross domestic prod...