UK economy unexpectedly grows by 0.3% in June, ONS saysBritain's economy saw unexpected growth in June, with gross domestic product rising. The economy expanded by 0.4% during the second quarter...
Pakistan sees US-Iran deal close as Hormuz standoff drags on, Trump toughens stancePakistan's defense minister indicated a potential US-Iran arrangement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices reacted to these conflicti...
Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest electionCount Binface, a comedian dressed as a garbage can, is challenging Nigel Farage. The candidate is running in a special election in Clacton-...
YouTube’s creator middle class is pulling up a seat at the investment tableInvestment firms are recognizing YouTubers as a growing, underserved market. These firms offer capital and tools to help creators scale the...
Boris Johnson to reflect on new world order at Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026Boris Johnson will share insights at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026. Global business leaders like Anthony Capuano and Christop...
India can diversify exports away from US if 100% tariffs imposed, has $200 bn market in 15 other countries: Economist SP SharmaIndia could diversify exports if the US imposes steep tariffs linked to Russian crude purchases, economist SP Sharma said. He estimates a $...
India’s education spending share drops below UNESCO’s 15% standardIndia's education funding remains below UNESCO's public expenditure benchmark. Lower secondary completion rates lag significantly behind th...
Charting the global economy: US employment declines unexpectedlyThe El Niño on track to become the most powerful of the past 76 years is strengthening rapidly, posing a major threat to fragile economies ...
British music festivals stage tentative revival with perks and payment plansThe landscape of British music festivals is transforming as they begin to recover from challenging years. Many major events are experiencin...
UK targets Russian banks, shadow fleet ships in latest sanctions packageThe United Kingdom has imposed new sanctions targeting Russian banks and shadow fleet tankers. These measures aim to disrupt funding for Ru...
Gold touches seven-week high on Strait of Hormuz reopening hopesGold's ascent continued on Thursday, marking the fourth day of increases and reaching a seven-week high. This rally was driven by a softer ...
Global Market: UK stocks rise after services PMI signals economic recoveryBritain's services sector returned to growth in July, with the S&P Global Services PMI rising to 52.1 as stronger domestic demand and easin...
India's next billion dollars from abroad may depend on easier visasIndia's record remittance boom faces a new long-term challenge as tighter immigration policies in developed economies threaten the pipeline...
Global Market: UK growth at risk as EY flags inflation surge from Hormuz disruptionAccording to Reuters, EY expects the UK economy to expand by 0.8% in 2026 if the vital shipping route reopens by the end of September, befo...
UK recession fears grow if Hormuz remains closed, forecaster warnsBritain's economy may shrink in 2027 if the Strait of Hormuz closure continues. Forecasters predict a 0.2% contraction if the waterway rema...
Charting the Global Economy: Central banks hold the lineGlobal central banks maintained interest rates this week due to rising energy costs. The Federal Reserve and Bank of England saw some offic...
Global Market: BoE outlines inflation, growth paths under three economic scenarios after holding ratesThe Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% and outlined three economic scenarios for the UK, with its central ...