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A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...
Are the EU and China heading for a trade war?Europe's trade gap with China is widening. This is leading to protective measures on items like electric vehicles and e-commerce. Leaders a...
Lower crude may not mean cheaper fuel immediately: NIPFP economistGlobal crude oil prices may fall after Middle East peace efforts. However, fuel prices in India might not decrease immediately. Oil compani...
A 60-day clock starts ticking on the US-Iran peace agreementA peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been announced. This marks the end of a period of intense fighting. The core of th...
The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobsWith a smartphone strapped to her head, Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes in her kitchen in India to train AI-powered...
Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summitEight years of U.S. tariffs have failed to curb China’s manufacturing strength, with Beijing posting a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus b...
From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace dealIran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal see...
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
Middle East peace deal lifts market mood, but key challenges remain: William LeeGlobal markets are optimistic about a new peace framework involving Iran, easing energy supply and geopolitical concerns. Investors welcome...
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistakeThe G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about excluding China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. However, the G7's ...
Trump and other G7 leaders are meeting without China. Is that a mistake?The G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about its relevance without China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. Howeve...
Quote of the day by ex-American President Harry S Truman: 'Three things can ruin a man: power, money and women...' Lessons on the dangers of excess from the US leaderFormer US President Harry S. Truman famously warned that power, money, and women can ruin a man. His quote highlights how excessive pursuit...
Ahead of G7, Canadian PM Mark Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stakeCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces a delicate balancing act. He previously challenged global powers but now moderates his tone towar...
Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soonPresident Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping this weekend. While Trump cla...
How economic diplomacy is becoming as important as traditional diplomacyEconomic diplomacy is now paramount, eclipsing traditional political alliances as nations prioritize trade, investment, and supply chain se...
"Even I sometimes struggle to get a gas cylinder": Vinesh Phogat slams LPG price hike, raises inflation concernsafter participating in the wrestling selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games in New Delhi, Phogat said the repeated hikes in cooking gas ...