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Indian consumer firms face margin squeeze despite strong quarterly salesIndian FMCG companies are expected to report narrower September-quarter profit margins despite double-digit sales growth, as rising raw mat...
Eye on the price: Retail inflation at 5.54% in September, most on new baseIndia's retail inflation increased to 5.54% year-on-year in September, the highest since January. This rise is attributed to higher food pr...
Global Market: China’s yuan firms as investors await US CPI data, assess inflationChina’s yuan edged higher against the dollar as investors assessed mixed inflation data and awaited US consumer price figures. Rising produ...
Why your November $994 SSI payment is arriving early on October 30 — and whether the October 14 COLA update changes your checkNovember Social Security SSI Payment: Supplemental Security Income recipients will get their November payment on Friday, October 30. That i...
IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, warns of rising risks from war and debtThe IMF projects global growth of 3.1% in 2026, supported by AI infrastructure investment, but warns that prolonged Middle East conflict, e...
IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlookThe International Monetary Fund forecasts a global GDP growth of over 3% for 2026 driven by strong AI investment. Despite this growth, down...
Social Security 2027 COLA could be the biggest since 2023: How it compares with the 8.7% increaseSocial Security recipients could see a 3.5% to 3.6% benefit increase in 2027, according to September forecasts. Here’s how the latest COLA ...
October 14 is the big day for Social Security’s 2027 COLA: What retirees need to know before the big announcement; will September inflation data shape your raiseThe Social Security Administration will announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on October 14 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The announcement ...
India's retail inflation quickens to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August, hits near two-year highIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, a notable rise from August's 4.83%. This jump is particularly linked to ri...
Startups are betting on AI to predict the futureNumerous startups are innovating artificial intelligence solutions designed to amplify forecasting capabilities across multiple sectors. Th...
US stocks: US market posts weekly gains with earnings, inflation data on tapWall Street finished strong on Friday, fueled by optimism ahead of the third-quarter earnings reports from major players like Wells Fargo a...
US consumer sentiment deteriorates further in OctoberThe University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers said its Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 46.3 this month from a final reading of 48.1...
- PepsiCo to cut costs as weak North America business hurts annual core profit forecast
PepsiCo is gearing up to implement further cost-cutting measures in response to rising input costs and a slowdown in consumer demand. CEO R...
Economists see food, oil stoking India’s September inflationIndia's consumer inflation is anticipated to rise as energy costs increased significantly during September. Brent crude surpassed $100 a ba...
RBI raises policy rates 25 bps to tame inflation as India hurdles growth barriersThe Reserve Bank of India has unanimously decided to increase the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points. This decision was made amid risin...
RBI has space for more rate hikes despite growth cheerQuickening inflation, stoked by oil prices and El Nino, could force policymakers to harden further
World Bank flags oil, El Niño and global market risks to growthThe World Bank has revised its growth forecast for South Asia, projecting a robust 6.9% by 2026, driven by a surge in consumer demand. Indi...