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Bombs, billions, and household bills: How much is the US-Iran war costing America and its people? Here's all about the war's price tagBy mid-October 2023, the US-Iran war had incurred costs totaling $47 billion, not counting damages to military bases following Iranian assa...- Godrej consumer profit rises 14%, weighs calibrated price hikes to offset inflationGodrej Consumer Products is bracing for rising commodity inflation as it approaches the December quarter, driven by escalating costs. The f...
- Amazon projects fourth quarter sales below estimatesIt expects revenue of between $240.0 billion and $247.0 billion in the fourth quarter, compared with analysts' average estimate of $244.51 ...
- US inflation heats up in September; consumer spending risesIn September, the US experienced a notable rise in inflation, driven by surging gasoline prices and other consumer goods. The Personal Cons...
- Godrej Consumer bets on new categories amid commodity inflationGodrej Consumer Products is entering new categories such as stain removers and premium hair color. The company has introduced Godrej Zap an...
- US economy grows faster than expected at 3.4% in Q3 on consumer spending, AI boomThe US economy grew at a faster-than-expected 3.4% annualised rate in the third quarter, driven by resilient consumer spending and AI-relat...
- Fed holds rates as inflation stays high, signals more hikes amid AI boom and energy costsThe Federal Reserve held its key rate steady at around 3.9%, signaling cautious optimism about inflation trends. Chairman Kevin Warsh empha...
- Fed holds rates, says data will guide next moveIn their latest meeting, Federal Reserve officials decided to keep interest rates steady, reflecting a measured approach towards inflation ...
- US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as stubborn inflation puts future rate hikes in focusThe US Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged to evaluate inflation trends. Policymakers are assessing h...
- US Fed expected to hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation concernsThe US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as rising energy prices linked to the Iran war fuel inflation conce...
- Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consum...
- US Market: Treasury yields face pressure despite expected Fed rate pauseUS Treasury yields face continued pressure from persistent inflation, rising government borrowing and uncertainty over AI investments, desp...
- West Asia crisis so far may cost govt Rs 1.35 lakh crore, spending cuts unlikely: ICRA Chief Economist Aditi NayarThe West Asia crisis may impose a fiscal burden of approximately Rs 1.35 lakh crore on India. Government spending has generally remained be...
- The war bump is a false victory for S&P 500 profitsThe commentary argues that strong S&P 500 earnings growth is narrowly concentrated in AI-linked companies and sectors benefiting from the I...
- Retirement planning: Why the US retirement model may not work for Indian retireesThe Indian institutional framework poses unexpected risks. Not only is insurance costly for seniors, it’s not available as a standardised s...
- India’s consumption story holds appeal, but investors are spending lessIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a 58% decline in deal value during the September quarter. The first nine months of 2026 recorded 353...
- US consumer sentiment near record low ahead of midterm electionsIn October, consumer sentiment in the U.S. plummeted to a concerning 48.0, driven by rising prices and economic worries amid the ongoing Mi...
- Global Market: UK inflation rises to 3.5% in September, boosting rate hike betsUK inflation rises to 3.5% in September from 3.1% in August, exceeding expectations as higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war add to pri...
- FMCG brands turn up the volume on ads as costs and scrutiny riseMultiple packaged goods companies are increasing their advertising expenditures to maintain consumer demand amid rising inflation. Nestle I...
- India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
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