India's fiscal deficit for April-September at Rs 7.14 lakh crore, widens to 42.1% of FY27 aimIndia's fiscal deficit for the first six months of the fiscal year reached Rs 7.14 lakh crore. Total receipts during this period equaled Rs...
30 Oct, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Sensex jumps over 500 points, Nifty above 22,850 after Fed keeps rates unchanged. What lies ahead?Following the Federal Reserve's recent decision, the Indian stock market surged, with Sensex rising by over 500 points and Nifty up by more...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
US Market: Treasury yields face pressure despite expected Fed rate pauseUS Treasury yields face continued pressure from persistent inflation, rising government borrowing and uncertainty over AI investments, desp...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Bond market doubts gridlock will ease deficit woes this timeAmidst the backdrop of upcoming midterm elections, bond investors are voicing skepticism about the effects on fiscal policy. Polls indicate...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Before becoming Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu studied at MIT and worked at Boston Consulting Group; how his business career shaped his economic policiesBenjamin Netanyahu studied architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). There he reportedly earned a bachelor's degree....
28 Oct, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
Global Market: Japan life insurers eye domestic bonds as foreign debt selling growsJapan’s major life insurers are split on increasing domestic government bond holdings as rising yields make Japanese debt more attractive. ...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
West Asia crisis so far may cost govt Rs 1.35 lakh crore, spending cuts unlikely: ICRA Chief Economist Aditi NayarThe West Asia crisis may impose a fiscal burden of approximately Rs 1.35 lakh crore on India. Government spending has generally remained be...
27 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Sigma OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch CM Vijay's son Jason Sanjay's debut Tamil movie as a director? Check language versionsSigma, the Tamil action drama starring Sundeep Kishan, is gearing up for digital release. The film struggled in theatres after its release,...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirms govt's fiscal discipline push, puts public debt target at 50% of GDP by 2030FM Sitharaman linked the government's broader economic priorities -- fiscal consolidation, inflation management and currency stability -- w...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
French bond selloff eases as country spared ratings downgradeOn Monday, the selloff in French government bonds paused after Moody's maintained its rating of Aa3. Weekend protests were mostly peaceful,...
26 Oct, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Fitch maintains Ukraine at 'CCC', expects war to extend into 2027Fitch Ratings has kept Ukraine's long-term foreign-currency rating at 'CCC', indicating significant credit risk amid the ongoing war. The a...
24 Oct, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
America's $1 trillion annual interest bill is growing as national debt surges, so why isn't the US facing a debt crisis like France?The United States continues to finance its national debt more effectively compared to France. While both countries face rising borrowing co...
21 Oct, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Global Market: Eurozone banking crisis fears return as government borrowing costs surgeRising euro zone borrowing costs have renewed fears of a sovereign debt crisis, particularly in France. European banks’ stronger capital bu...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
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
French bond yields edge down, but investors stay on alertOn Tuesday, French government bond yields lowered after a significant increase observed on the previous day. Investors are remaining cautio...
20 Oct, 2026, 02.09 PM 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