US Stock Market: Rising equity financing costs cast shadow over Wall Street's rallyUS stock markets are facing a new hurdle as borrowing costs for financing equity positions surge. Record demand for leveraged investments a...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Why Fed's bubble blind spot is cause for anxietyNew Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may follow Alan Greenspan's approach of not intervening in financial bubbles, a strategy that led to ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
What are the Fed's bank 'stress tests' and what's new this year?The US Federal Reserve is releasing its annual bank stress test results today, assessing how major lenders would fare in a severe economic ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
America’s 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factorsMiddle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife ...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Oil export curbs waived, blockade lifted: Iran says 'major progress' in US talksIran and the US have made significant strides in peace talks, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan announcing major progress. Discussions in S...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: "I figure that I want to swim as well as I can against the tides. I’m not trying to predict the tides"Charlie Munger’s quote on swimming against market “tides” highlights his belief that investors should not try to predict markets but instea...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Trump blows through his Iran red lines in justifying peace dealPresident Trump signaled a significant shift in US policy towards Iran, seemingly abandoning key "red lines" previously used to justify mil...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
US retail sales beat expectations in May as energy costs stay highUS retail sales significantly exceeded expectations in May, climbing 0.9 percent to $763.7 billion, driven by a substantial 3.4 percent inc...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
IMF chief says no global slowdown in sight yet, but risks are highThe global economy is holding strong despite the Middle East war. Commodity prices and inflation have risen, but a global slowdown is not y...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Charting the Global Economy: War pushes up prices, dents growthThe Iran war is fueling a global inflation wave, prompting the European Central Bank to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly t...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that meansA vital US spy program, Section 702, has expired. Congress failed to extend its powers. This tool helps prevent terror attacks and track fo...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsAmerica's jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet remain historically low. This comes despite economic challenges linked to the...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
About 19 million from India and several other countries migrated to Gulf countries since 2010: StudyA new study reveals that approximately 19 million people have migrated from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh to the Middle East since 2010, ...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Stock-pay boom amplifies US economic drumbeat: Mike DolanRising stock prices are increasingly impacting U.S. worker compensation, particularly in the technology sector, where stock-based compensat...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
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...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran warAmerica's job market is surprisingly strong. Employers added many jobs in May, and unemployment remains low. This hiring rebound is seen ac...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.01 PM IST