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India's August balance of payments surplus swings to $45.4 billion from $5.6 billion deficitIndia's balance of payments showed a surplus of $45.4 billion in August, despite a current account deficit. Net transfers, which include re...
Global Market: Lagarde says France must tackle debt woes through fiscal consolidationECB President Christine Lagarde stated on Wednesday that France must tackle its ballooning debt and deficit through domestic fiscal consoli...
Will EU press the ‘kill switch’ on China? Trade war looms over talksEU officials are raising alarms over the escalating trade deficits with China, exceeding one billion euros on a daily basis. The spike in C...
India and US trade deal still has a few stubborn cards to play: Fitch unitNegotiations between India and the US have encountered significant sticking points affecting market access and agriculture. US Trade Repres...
India within striking distance of 8% GDP growth, resilience not accidental: Shaktikanta DasWith an ambitious target of 8% GDP growth, India aims for Viksit Bharat by the year 2047 through innovative reforms. The government is dedi...
Auto sales surge in September, but GST base clouds the picture. Can stocks rebound ahead of Q2 results?India’s auto sector delivered a mixed September, with strong passenger- and commercial-vehicle sales offset by weak tractor and domestic tw...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Fed tightening returns: Ritesh Nambiar on what it means for Indian bonds and the rupeeA renewed Fed tightening cycle could push US yields higher, strengthen the dollar and put pressure on emerging-market currencies. For India...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | The next 12 months may be about capital saved, not returns made: Praveen JagwaniPraveen Jagwani advises investors to prioritize capital preservation over chasing high returns. Highlighting the need for extensive diversi...
Rupee may not just stabilise, but appreciate from current levels: RBI Dy Guv Poonam GuptaRBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta mentioned the rupee could stabilize or appreciate after its recent depreciation. She highlighted India's p...
BRICS+ and the fallout from Trump's energy shocksGlobal oil markets face instability from ongoing conflicts and disrupted supply routes. Strategic petroleum reserves and reduced Chinese im...
Moody’s raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6% on resilient economy, stronger investmentMoody's has raised India's GDP growth forecast to seven percent for 2026-27. Strong private consumption and robust investment are driving t...
- Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him
President Trump voiced his dissatisfaction regarding the state of the economy, attributing inflation and financial difficulties to both mar...
How El Nino is choking the Panama CanalThe Panama Canal will reduce daily ship transits due to a severe drought. This El Nino phenomenon is causing significant water shortages fo...
Japan’s JCRA upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A-, cites strong growth, financial stabilityJapan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India’s sovereign rating by one notch to A- from BBB+, with a Stable outlook, citing sustaine...
PM Modi urges Indians to avoid buying gold to curb trade deficit and support rupeePrime Minister Modi renewed his appeal for Indians to avoid buying gold unless necessary. This call aims to curb bullion demand and ease ec...
Scott Bessent urges G20 to push China to curb exports, boost domestic demandUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will urge G20 members to re-examine trade terms with China. He aims to shrink global imbalances and pre...
Sitharaman hails India's resilience amid global uncertainties, says govt protected farmers, householdsIndia maintained economic resilience by monitoring global events and focusing on domestic needs. The nation sustained over seven percent gr...