US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsAmerica's jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet remain historically low. This comes despite economic challenges linked to the...
World markets walk a tightrope between AI stocks and oil shocksGlobal markets are on a knife edge, facing a potential AI boom or oil shocks from the U.S.-Iran conflict. Investors are navigating volatile...
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefireUnited States and Iran exchanged air strikes for a second day. President Trump vowed more attacks if Iran does not agree to a peace deal. T...
Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation'President Trump surprised many by stating he loves inflation. He linked rising prices to the Iran war. Trump also claimed secret military a...
US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boostAmerica's trade gap narrowed in April. Energy exports surged due to Middle East conflict. This boosted overall exports. Imports also rose, ...
LPG crunch forces IRCTC to resume cooking onboard; 60% of railway food to be prepared on electricityRailway Catering and Tourism Corporation is now cooking meals inside moving trains. This practice was stopped earlier but has resumed using...
Textile stocks to rally? Emkay sees sector at inflection point to regain lost glory, initiates 'Buy' call on 3 stocksIndia’s textile sector is nearing an inflection point and could regain lost global market share, according to Emkay Global. The brokerage i...
Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut call to 2027 on strong US jobs dataGoldman Sachs now anticipates the U.S. Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates through 2026, delaying any rate cuts until 2027...
China's global ecommerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demandThe business models, based on flying $5 dresses from Chinese factories to shoppers around the world, were already under pressure after U.S....
Telecom revenue growth may slip to single digits without tariff hikeTelecom revenue growth may slow to single digits this year without tariff increases. Operators are delaying hikes due to inflation. A poten...
India-US trade deal "75 years overdue"; proposed 12.5% tariff part of talks: USIBC's Atul KeshapUS-India Business Council President Atul Keshap believes a trade deal is close. He notes ongoing talks and a US tariff proposal are part of...
Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran warPresident Trump campaigned in Wisconsin, vowing to quickly end the "Iran war" and lower fertilizer prices, aiming to boost Republican midte...
US job growth likely slowed in May, labor market seen stable despite oil shockAmerica's job growth is expected to slow in May after strong previous months. The labor market remains stable. Economists believe the Middl...
US services activity heats up in May, beating expectations: SurveyUS services sector activity expanded in May, exceeding expectations with the ISM index at 54.5%. While business activity and new orders gre...
Trump’s tariff comeback? The White House finds a new route after court setbacksThe US is proposing to reintroduce country-specific tariffs on India and others, shifting from emergency powers to Section 301 of the Trade...
New tariff: Think tank GTRI makes a case against US' additional 12.5% duty on IndiaAs India faces a proposed 12.5% US tariff on its imports, trade think tank GTRI has advised the govt to challenge the levy on legal grounds...
Indian steelmakers grapple with resurgence of cheap Chinese importsChinese steel exports to India surged in April, reaching a two-year peak. This influx of cheaper steel, including hot-rolled coils and stai...