As oil roundtrips, AI booms, and US consumers spend, economists' Fed outlooks hit the extremesEconomists are divided on the U.S. economic outlook, with some predicting rate cuts due to consumer weakness and falling real wages, while ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Citi cuts Nifty target to 26,000 on El Nino, AI risks, picks one stockCiti Research lowered its Nifty target due to rising earnings risks linked to geopolitical tensions and other macro concerns. However, it r...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Mahindra's SUV output dips up to 15% in June amid supply chain worker crunch; XUV 7XO, Thar production hitMahindra & Mahindra is experiencing a significant drop in SUV production. A shortage of contract workers is affecting key parts suppliers. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Social Security crisis 2032: Could a 22% benefit cut slash retirement income for millions of Americans if Congress fails to act?Social Security crisis 2032 is no longer a distant warning. Current projections show the trust fund could face depletion by 2032, triggerin...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
India may cheer an Iran deal, but peace in Hormuz won’t refill its emptying economic tankThe economic horizon of India is clouded by a dual predicament characterized by a lack of financial resources and innovative ideas. While r...
28 May, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Is this why retirees still struggle despite a new Social Security COLA forecast? Two ways to earn 4% on your money before the COLA arrivesA projected 3.9% Social Security COLA adjustment is making headlines — but millions of retirees don't need to wait until October to protect...
20 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Keeping close watch on supply shock, impact on inflation: RBI Guv Sanjay MalhotraThe Reserve Bank of India is watching global uncertainties closely. Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated the RBI is monitoring supply shocks. Th...
19 May, 2026, 05.24 AM IST
Over $150,000 income, safety from layoffs: This one profession could be one of the safest jobs as AI anxiety risesAs layoffs continue across major tech companies investing heavily in AI, one profession is seeing the exact opposite trend. Elevator mechan...
19 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Is a deeper bond crash ahead? From Washington to Tokyo, governments are paying the highest borrowing costs in decades as global bond yields surge — why are investors dumping bonds?Global Bond Yields Spike to Multi-Decade Highs as Iran War Fuels Inflation Crisis: From Washington to Tokyo, governments are now paying the...
18 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
War clouds over wallets: Iran conflict hits demand, FMCG growth seen at 3%India's fast-moving consumer goods sector faces a growth downgrade. The Gulf conflict is increasing costs for packaging and transport. This...
15 May, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Inflation in driver’s seat likely to stall discretionary spendWhile consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptio...
13 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Trump slams Fed Chair Jerome Powell as ‘Disaster’ as Mortgage rates Stay above 6.5% and 10-year yield nears 4.5%US interest rates are still high and causing problems for home buyers. Donald Trump criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell over this issue. Mor...
05 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Energy shock from Iran war delays rate cuts, sets up divergent paths for Fed, ECB and BoJThe Iran war's impact on energy prices is forcing central banks to reassess policy. Robeco anticipates the Fed will cut rates twice this ye...
03 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST