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China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
China's new home prices fall faster in May as property slump persists despite big-city resilienceChina's new home prices saw a 0.2% dip in May from April, marking a steeper decline and a 3.5% year-on-year fall. While larger cities show ...
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Masterclass | India scores 6-7/10 on growth durability, but the real problem runs deeper, says Nomura's Aurodeep NandiIndia's strong GDP growth hides underlying fragilities. Economist Aurodeep Nandi warns that without boosting domestic demand and investing ...
Why the G7 is worried about global economic imbalancesIn a pivotal discussion at the G7 summit, France is highlighting urgent concerns about the global economic landscape. China's robust export...
US-Iran war: Oil seen averaging at $105 per barrel in June, July as brent remains below $100 a barrelIran war impact: Oil prices are projected to average $105 per barrel in June and July. This forecast assumes continued Strait of Hormuz dis...
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
China escaped middle income trap but India still stuck in it; 4 economists debate if 6.5% growth is enough for Viksit BharatIndia's economic growth rate is robust, but experts caution it may not be sufficient for significant wealth creation. A key concern is the ...
FIFA 2026: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick offThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring billions to host nations. Analysts expect a surge in spending on hotels, airlines, and retail. Beer sale...
For Gen Z diamonds are a personal style statement, not something they can tuck awayAs Millennials and Gen Z redefine luxury consumption in India, the natural diamond industry is evolving to meet their demand for individual...
China's global ecommerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demandThe business models, based on flying $5 dresses from Chinese factories to shoppers around the world, were already under pressure after U.S....
Reassure homes, not just economy: Why India’s growth feels weaker at household levelThe ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...
India's new GDP yardstick: What changed, what did not, and what every investor should now read differentlyIndia changed the base year used to measure its economy from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The first full-year provisional numbers under the new yard...
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
Consumption demand faces risk from global headwinds, parliamentary panel informedIndian officials have warned that consumption demand might face challenges due to global economic pressures. However, strong service export...
Charting the global economy: Inflation hits incomes and spendingGlobal economies face rising inflation and slowing consumer spending. In the US, incomes are squeezed, pushing savings rates down. Europe s...
2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's totalChina's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low ...
First Taiwan, then South Korea? How global AI supercycle is demoting Indian stock marketA global AI-led market shift is driving massive foreign capital outflows from India toward East Asia’s technology hubs, with overseas inves...
Modi wants Indians to press pause on gold. But the $5.2 trillion obsession runs deepIndia’s attempt to protect the rupee is now colliding with one of the country’s strongest cultural habits — buying gold. After Prime Minist...
Nifty Pharma, 4 others hit 52-week high since Iran war while Nifty fell 7%. Will the form continue?Despite a challenging market backdrop fueled by geopolitical tensions and foreign fund outflows, five Indian sectors—Pharma, Energy, Defenc...