Searched for
FISCAL DEFICITS
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...
French bond yields near 24-year high as new protests loomAs ongoing protests grip France, the yields on government securities, known as OAT, have surged to a peak not seen in over 24 years. Both M...
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...
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...
Global Market: China backs IMF scrutiny of fiscal risks in major economiesChina backed the IMF’s efforts to monitor fiscal risks in major advanced economies and assess global spillover effects. PBOC Governor Pan G...
India's exports rise across geographies; Africa, ASEAN lead growth in Apr-AugIndia's merchandise exports increased significantly across different regions from April to August this fiscal year. Exports to Africa saw a...
IMF and World Bank meetings leave developing countries with more questions than answersThe recent discussions at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank left developing nations feeling uncertain about their futures. Del...
US tariff waiver on Russian crude a comforting relief, but trade uncertainties persist: CareEdge Chief Economist Rajani SinhaCareEdge Chief Economist Raj Sinha said the US decision to waive sanctions provisions that could have led to tariffs of up to 100% on India...
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 ...
India-US trade pact would be concluded at earliest, in interest of global trade: FM SitharamanIn a promising update on the India-US trade agreement, Nirmala Sitharaman indicated that negotiations are progressing well, with Commerce M...
India's September goods exports rise 23% as imports hit six-month low, narrowing trade deficitIndia's goods exports surged by 23% in September, totaling $44.4 billion, supported by significant gains in electronics, petroleum, and eng...
IMF chief urges US and wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressureThe International Monetary Fund emphasized the urgent need to address rising global debt impacting low-income countries. IMF Managing Direc...
No magic fix: IMF chief warns growth cannot solve America's $40 trillion debtThe head of the International Monetary Fund highlights the urgent need to address global debt levels. Rising interest rates and inflation h...
India's trade deficit with China crosses USD 100 bn in first 9-monthsIndia's trade deficit with China has climbed to USD 105.93 billion in the initial nine months of this year. However, it is noteworthy that ...
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...
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...
IMF sounds alarm on mounting fiscal strains as major economies grapple with high debtThe IMF has urged major economies to rein in fiscal deficits and rebuild financial buffers as high public debt and rising borrowing costs l...
Go slow on rate hikes: Make capital accessible and affordable to drive investment and job creationIndia is witnessing a notable increase in active companies, driven by the easing of regulations and lower capital costs. The government's f...
Fiscal path hinges on direct taxes as customs, excise revenues face pressure: ReportIndia's fiscal trajectory will increasingly depend on the strength of direct tax collections due to lower customs duties. Indirect tax reve...
India's fiscal deficit for April-August at Rs 7.10 lakh crore, widens to 41.9% of FY27 aimAs FY27 progresses, India's fiscal deficit climbed to an alarming Rs 7.10 lakh crore within the first five months, representing 41.9% of th...