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...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
In 1995, a dormant volcano erupted and the lava, rocks and ash covered a Caribbean city; two years later it became the world’s only buried ghost capitalPlymouth, Montserrat's capital, was buried by volcanic deposits after Soufriere Hills erupted. The volcano's activity forced widespread eva...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
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...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
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 $...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
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 ...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Top Quote of the Day by Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman: What do Nobel Prize-winning economists understand about human behavior and financial freedom? Life lessons on decision-making, mindset, wisdom, success, character, personal growth, and why their economic insights still shape smarter choices todayToday's Top Quote of the Day by Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman: Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz, and Paul Krugman spent...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
India's services growth slows to 4½-year low in July as demand weakensIndia's services sector expanded slowly in July, reaching a 53-month low. New business inflows moderated across domestic and international ...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
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 ...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
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...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
RBI holds policy rates while raising growth forecast; cuts inflation projectionsThe Reserve Bank of India maintained its benchmark repo rate at 5.25 percent. Inflationary expectations were lowered to 5 percent for fisca...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
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...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
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...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
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...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
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...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.03 AM IST
Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North'Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened an office in Manchester. This new hub aims to decentralize government power and foster...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
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 ...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.14 AM IST