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US consumer confidence plunges to 12-year low as households fear weaker jobs, economyConsumer confidence in the US experienced a notable decline in September, reaching its lowest level since 2014. This drop suggests househol...
Global Market: European stocks edge higher, tech shares lead gainsEuropean shares rose 0.3%, led by technology and semiconductor stocks, as investors responded to Anthropic’s AI expansion plans and potenti...
Global Market: ECB's Lagarde says eurozone inflation has yet to trigger second-round effectsEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde highlighted rising Eurozone inflation linked to increased energy prices. While inflation ...
US Market: Fed's Hammack warns against inflation becoming entrenched in economyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack warned that persistently high inflation could entrench elevated price expectations...
Gold price prediction: Experts predict Gold rate for last three months of 2026, first half of 2027Gold price has corrected sharply in September after gaining around 9 per cent in August, with prices down nearly 8 per cent during the mont...
Global Market: BoE officials signal growing openness to rate hike as energy costs stay highBank of England policymakers are signalling greater openness to a rate hike as elevated energy prices threaten to keep inflation above targ...
US Market: Fed’s Collins backs rate hike, flags persistent inflation risksBoston Fed President Susan Collins backed the Fed’s recent rate hike, citing persistent inflation risks and arguing that a somewhat more re...
India scores high on latest WEF standings: Growth outlook strongest, but some ground lost with MNCsIndia's economy shows strong growth prospects for the next twelve months, a WEF survey found. Household incomes are also expected to rise, ...
Need more structural growth that stays high without policy support: Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist/Strategist, Asean Economist, HSBC"India is also at a point where goods exports may do better than they have in the past. One reason is that the currency has depreciated, ma...
Manufacturing a bright spot; services presents a mixed bag: Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist, Kotak Mahindra Bank"Despite the ongoing debate around the new GDP series, real GDP growth remained robust at 7.8% in the first quarter, highlighting the econo...
India’s growth engine still has plenty of runway with earnings set to accelerate: JefferiesJefferies expects India’s real GDP growth to stay at 6.5-7% in the current fiscal, with corporate earnings growth accelerating to 17% next ...
Gold prices at Rs 1.52 lakh/10 gram, silver gains Rs 1,000/kg as falling oil lends support. Key levels to trackGold and silver traded mixed on the MCX as a subdued dollar and weaker crude prices offered support amid uncertainty over global interest r...
Gold rises slightly on lower oil prices, subdued dollarGold prices witnessed a small rise on Friday, influenced by lower oil costs and a softer dollar backdrop. Traders remain vigilant regarding...
‘Fed’ up with inflation? US rate hike leaves RBI with an October-or-December dilemma, economists sayThe US Federal Reserve’s first rate hike since 2023 has added to pressure on India, with the rupee breaching 96 against the dollar and econ...
Bank of England sounds inflation alarm as it holds interest ratesThe Bank of England has decided to hold interest rates steady at 3.75 percent and is currently halting gilt sales. With inflation risks esc...
India’s August exports rise 26.1%, trade deficit narrows to $26.9 billionIndia’s merchandise exports jumped 26.1% year-on-year to $43.8 billion in August, accelerating from 19.6% growth in July, while slower impo...
Global Market: Bank of England seen holding rates as UK inflation climbsThe Bank of England is expected to hold its 3.75% benchmark rate for a sixth meeting despite UK inflation rising to 3.1% in August. Higher ...
Global Market: Japan inflation risks put BOJ rate path in focusJapan’s inflation outlook is becoming increasingly sensitive to import costs, yen movements and supply shocks, raising concerns at the Bank...
India's hiring mood brightens as it emerges most optimistic job market globally: SurveyIndia's hiring outlook is set to rebound in the final quarter of 2026. Employers signal stronger recruitment plans for October-December, sh...
Global Market: Deutsche Bank sees ECB rates rising to 2.75% as energy risks persistDeutsche Bank has raised its peak ECB interest rate projection to 2.75%, forecasting additional 25 basis point hikes in September and Decem...