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NHRC has grown into trusted address for aggrieved: Chief Justice of India Surya KantChief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has grown into a trusted institution for the numbe...
Charting the Global Economy: Sentiment among US consumers wanesAs consumer sentiment declines in the US and Japan experiences weakening household spending, Europe faces challenges with rising bond yield...
Friday heavy lifting saves Nifty from record nine weeks of losses. Can bulls take charge now?Nifty broke its eight-week losing streak, rising nearly 1.3% on Friday to close above 22,500 as IT, FMCG and auto stocks led a relief rally...
Après le Déluge, a case study: France’s debt crisis is exposing deeper cracks in the global economyAmidst a backdrop of economic turmoil, France is confronted with stagnant growth and high deficits, which are eroding investor confidence. ...
"Big week ahead": Trump administration signals major action on foreign worker visasThe US Labor Department could step up enforcement of foreign worker visa programmes, with Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito signalling a...
Global Market: Euro hits 17-month low as French fiscal worries boost dollarThe euro fell to a 17-month low as concerns over France’s fiscal outlook and bond-market selloff weighed on sentiment. The dollar strengthe...
Dollar holds firm as French fiscal woes keep euro on back footThe dollar's ascent continues, climbing to a 17-month peak as the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate increase diminishes. Meanwhile, Euro...
Levelled playing fieldForeign investors left the market quickly, prompting fund managers to sell shares and convert assets. The government presented the situatio...
As Brazil gears up for elections, US midterms signal a transformative year for global politics and democracyBrazil is preparing for a closely watched presidential election involving incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsona...
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes aheadFederal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that...
US stocks: US markets dip as surging Treasury yields overshadow software gainsWall Street encountered a downturn as escalating Treasury yields affected investor confidence in high-priced stocks. Despite solid performa...
Rupee drops to two-month low as global bond rout deepens, oil jumpsThe Indian rupee fell to its weakest level in two months as global bond yields rose sharply. Oil prices soared past $100 per barrel, compli...
India can't take growth for granted, FinMin warns as global rates rise and investors turn cautiousIndia's economy exhibited robust growth of 7.8 percent in the first quarter of FY27 and is projected to grow 7.3 percent in the next quarte...
Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei rises as AI stocks track US chip gainsJapan’s Nikkei rose 1.3% on Wednesday, led by AI and semiconductor stocks, while banking and shipping shares also advanced. SoftBank, Tokyo...
US Market: Fed’s Barr backs further rate hikes as inflation risks remain elevatedFederal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said elevated energy prices and AI-driven investment are complicating progress toward the 2% inflatio...
Global Market: South Korea stocks erase gains as Kospi eyes steepest quarterly fall since 2020South Korean shares slipped on Wednesday as elevated bond yields pressured sentiment, with the KOSPI heading toward its steepest quarterly ...
Global Market: European stocks edge higher, tech shares lead gainsEuropean shares rose 0.3%, led by technology and semiconductor stocks, as investors responded to Anthropic’s AI expansion plans and potenti...
Global Market: ECB's Lagarde says eurozone inflation has yet to trigger second-round effectsEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde highlighted rising Eurozone inflation linked to increased energy prices. While inflation ...
US Market: Fed's Hammack warns against inflation becoming entrenched in economyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack warned that persistently high inflation could entrench elevated price expectations...
Forced labour and import: Reading India’s latest foreign trade policy additionsWith this notification in place, India has tried to put a protective layer for the domestic industry from unfair foreign competition.