France’s budget crunch: Four ways Lecornu could break the deadlockFrench Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government is preparing for a contentious budget season ahead of elections. The opposition partie...
20 Oct, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
As France erupts, Europe's far right gains from fuel-price anger ahead of electionsThe tractors rolling into the town of Gela on the southern tip of Europe are flying the Sicilian flag, emblazoned with Medusa, three bent l...
20 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Tech under pressure on AI jitters, dollar slips: Markets wrapSouth Korea’s Kospi Index — a bellwether for AI investments — dropped 3.5%, with chip heavyweight SK Hynix Inc. heading for its lowest clos...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks decline in break from US chip rallyLosses were led by a more than 2% drop in South Korea’s Kospi Index — a bellwether for artificial intelligence investments — as chip heavyw...
20 Oct, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
France is on fire but something more dangerous burns below the unrestFrance is engulfed in protests as the public gives vent to growing anger over soaring expenses and diminishing educational quality. Citizen...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
US fiscal 2026 budget deficit rises to $1.99 trillion, largest in 5 yearsThe US budget deficit for fiscal 2026 rose to $1.99 trillion, driven by increased tariff refunds and spending. Total spending for the year ...
16 Oct, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Global Market: Lagarde says France must tackle debt woes through fiscal consolidationECB President Christine Lagarde stated on Wednesday that France must tackle its ballooning debt and deficit through domestic fiscal consoli...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Global Market: IMF urges governments to cut spending, reduce debt as borrowing costs riseThe IMF has urged governments worldwide to rein in spending, narrow budget deficits and reduce debt as global public debt approaches 100% o...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields fall as tech stock selloff boosts safe-haven demandEurozone government bond yields decline as renewed turbulence in technology stocks drives demand for safe-haven assets. Germany’s 10-year y...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
How Robert Hall & Michael Woodward's Nobel-winning insights reshape economic policy in times of crisisCentral banks have established a systematic approach to managing economic crises through coordinated policies. Scholars Robert Hall and Mic...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia risk wider war that draws in USYemen’s Houthis have increased their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting Riyadh’s main airport this weekend. These strikes resulted in signi...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
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...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Euro falls, set for fifth straight weekly drop as oil prices riseThe euro has experienced a significant drop as concerns about France's public debt continue to affect investor confidence. Global bond mark...
10 Oct, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Euro skids toward fifth weekly fall but selling pressure slowsThe euro is enduring its fifth consecutive week of descent, mainly due to ongoing concerns surrounding France's substantial debt. Despite a...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields surge as energy prices fuel rate hike betsEurozone bond yields rise sharply as higher oil prices fuel inflation concerns and expectations of tighter monetary policy, while widening ...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Germany regains safe haven status as European bond risks mountEuropean government bond markets face renewed volatility as investors pull funds from fiscally vulnerable nations like France and Italy. Ge...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
France debt crisis deepens: Euro falls to 17-month low as bond yields rise - here’s what you need to knowFrance debt crisis explained: France is facing significant financial challenges as its budget deficit is projected to rise to 5% by 2027. T...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.17 AM IST