Global Market: BOJ nears historic inflation milestone, shifts focus to rate hikesThe Bank of Japan is expected to declare its nearly 14-year battle to achieve 2% inflation successful while keeping interest rates unchange...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Strong macro fundamentals, policy interventions to anchor eco against global headwinds: RBI bulletinStrong macroeconomic fundamentals continue to support the Indian economy against global inflation and trade tensions. Recent geopolitical f...
23 Oct, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
RBI flags rising inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Nino despite resilient Indian economyIndia's external sector shows resilience due to a narrowing trade gap and comfortable foreign exchange reserves. Inflationary pressures hav...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
King County’s water taxis faced low fare cost recovery in 2023; two routes connect Vashon Island and West Seattle to downtown SeattleAmerican passenger-only ferries play a crucial role in alleviating traffic congestion and offering a unique commuting option in urban areas...
23 Oct, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Global Market: European stocks edge lower as Kering slumps, oil prices riseEuropean shares slipped as Kering plunged 10.4% following weak Gucci sales, while rising oil prices and French political uncertainty dampen...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Global Market: French bond selloff raises debt concerns across Europe amid social unrestFrench 10-year bond yields surged above 5%, reaching a 24-year high, as fiscal deficits, political deadlock and social unrest unsettled inv...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Maine’s state ferries need about $15.8 million a year to run, while fares can cover only half; state law treats the boats as the only vehicle link to six islandsLinking six island communities with the mainland, the Maine State Ferry Service offers essential transportation for locals. Projected opera...
22 Oct, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Cash-strapped China targets offshore wealth with new taxChina has introduced a 20 percent tax on dividends and interest from offshore trusts to combat a fiscal deficit. Wealthy citizens must sett...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Gold eases as investors await Fed signals on rate pathGold prices saw a decline as investors shift attention to the looming Federal Reserve policy meeting regarding interest rates. Spot gold pr...
22 Oct, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
High-voltage reality: ‘Data hubs need stable grids more than sops’As states roll out the red carpet to attract private investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, delivering unint...
22 Oct, 2026, 06.00 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
Alaska ferry fares covered just 31% of operating costs over 10 years, while the state put in $82.6 million a year to keep coastal communities connectedAlaska's ferry system serves as a lifeline for 28 isolated communities, offering the only reliable transportation year-round. Currently, ti...
21 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Global Market | Safe-haven assets under pressure: Dollar, Swiss franc, German bonds and gold in focusSafe-haven demand is shifting amid AI-driven market volatility, geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices and mounting government debt. T...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.40 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
Asia’s resilience masks a growing jobs challenge as AI reshapes workThe Asia-Pacific region has shown resilience despite energy shocks and trade restrictions, with the IMF projecting 4.8% growth. While some ...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
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...
19 Oct, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Global Market: China’s yuan hits four-year high as strong GDP data ease stimulus concernsChina’s yuan strengthened to a four-year high against the US dollar following stronger-than-expected third-quarter economic growth and impr...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.36 AM IST