Dollar firmer, euro weakens as French protests turn violentIn Asia, the dollar saw a minor uptick as unrest in France put pressure on the euro, causing a small decline. Emerging market currencies, n...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Gold steadies after hitting one-week lowGold prices have stabilized after recently dipping to a one-week low, now sitting at $4,114.57 per ounce. This slight recovery follows an u...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
After US, India is easiest place to list a company, says Blackstone president and COO Jonathan Gray, eyes $100 billion investment in the countryBlackstone's president and chief operating officer Jonathan Gray has stated plans to increase their investment in India to $100 billion. He...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Slow outflows, sure, but inflows? That’s RBI’s real challengeRBI is currently dealing with substantial capital outflows and currency devaluation pressures in the economy. Recent market operations indi...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Not gold, GDP, military strength or rare earths: Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, says this hidden metric reveals true economic strengthElon Musk has offered a different way to judge the strength of a major economy. In an October 10 post on X, the Tesla and SpaceX chief exec...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
ETSA champions show the great Indian dream is all home-brewed and visa-free: Union Minister Piyush GoyalIn a candid conversation with ET’s Deepshikha Sikarwar, he spoke about India’s trade deals, India-US relations, foreign investment, and how...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Germany regains safe haven status as European bond risks mountEuropean government bond markets face renewed volatility as investors pull funds from fiscally vulnerable nations like France and Italy. Ge...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Four horsemen of economic trouble? RBI governor flags the risks spooking the worldThe RBI raised the repo rate 25 bps to 5.50%, its first hike in nearly four years, and shifted its stance to calibrated tightening. Governo...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Après le Déluge, a case study: France’s debt crisis is exposing deeper cracks in the global economyAmidst a backdrop of economic turmoil, France is confronted with stagnant growth and high deficits, which are eroding investor confidence. ...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
France student protest and India's CJP movement share one demand: Young people want to be heard, not policedYoung students in France have recently mobilized to demand improvements in education funding and resources. Protests have spread across hun...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
US Market: Borrowing costs surge as debt burden limits policy optionsUS borrowing costs are rising as Treasury yields remain elevated, with federal debt surpassing $40 trillion and annual interest payments ne...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Why is France at the centre of a bond market storm?Recent trends show French government bonds, referred to as OAT, experiencing yields surpassing 5% amidst investor apprehension. The recent ...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
France debt crisis deepens: Euro falls to 17-month low as bond yields rise - here’s what you need to knowFrance debt crisis explained: France is facing significant financial challenges as its budget deficit is projected to rise to 5% by 2027. T...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.17 AM IST
Eurozone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI showsEurozone business activity experienced significant growth in September due to strong demand despite inflation concerns. The S&P Global Euro...
05 Oct, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
A look at France's public debt as economy takes centre stage in French Presidential electionFrance's public debt has climbed to unprecedented levels, currently reaching 119 per cent of its GDP. The increasing debt burden poses sign...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
France student protests explained: Why hundreds of students and teachers are demonstrating, over 400 detainedFrance is witnessing nationwide strikes and student protests over the government's proposed 2027 budget, teacher shortages, overcrowded cla...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Gold heads for monthly decline, US inflation data loomsOn Wednesday, gold prices remained stable, although they are poised for a monthly decline. Market participants are scrutinizing US inflatio...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.37 AM IST