Charting the global economy: US employment declines unexpectedlyThe El Niño on track to become the most powerful of the past 76 years is strengthening rapidly, posing a major threat to fragile economies ...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Global Market: BOJ may shift to inflation-fighting mode by December, says former official WatanabeThe Bank of Japan could switch to an aggressive inflation-fighting stance as early as December 2026, accelerating interest rate hikes to qu...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
IT stocks on a roll: TCS, Infosys, Coforge and others rally up to 5% for second straight day. What's driving this surge?Indian IT stocks rallied for a second straight session, buoyed by strong Q1 earnings, optimism around AI-driven demand and improving invest...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Global Market: Japan's core inflation picks up in June; BOJ rate outlook keeps markets on edgeJapan's core consumer inflation rose to 1.6% in June. This increase occurred while food prices eased and service inflation slowed. Underlyi...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
India’s prosperity problem: Public finances now compensate the majority for economic insecurity, regardless of growthIndia has significantly reduced extreme poverty, achieving a major development goal. However, recent economic growth has not broadly benefi...
12 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Global Market: Bank of Japan keeps regional economic view unchanged as Middle East risks easeThe Bank of Japan kept its economic assessment unchanged for all nine regions, indicating confidence in the country's recovery despite glob...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Global Market: Japan weighs revised monetary policy language in economic blueprint to reinforce BOJ independenceJapan's government is considering revising the language in its economic policy blueprint. This move aims to underscore the Bank of Japan's ...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Trump’s war means higher global interest rates for years to comeGlobal interest rates are set to remain higher for longer, with Bloomberg Economics forecasting borrowing costs elevated by up to half a pe...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Global Market: BOJ policymakers push for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mountThe Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Fed and BoE stay guarded after 100 days of Iran warGlobal central banks are poised to maintain current interest rates this week. The Iran war's impact on inflation and growth remains a key c...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.34 AM 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
Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei eases further from record high as AI euphoria fadesJapan's Nikkei index saw a dip on Friday, pulling back from its record high. Technology stocks experienced a slowdown. However, positive da...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woesThe Japanese yen is nearing a critical 160 per dollar level, prompting warnings of decisive action from Tokyo. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar i...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Global Market: BOJ’s Ueda warns oil shocks can trigger lasting inflation if wages and expectations riseCentral banks must consider broader economic factors beyond isolated oil price movements, as temporary energy shocks can fuel persistent in...
27 May, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Global Market: OECD sees Bank of Japan raising rates to 2% by 2027 amid inflation shiftJapan's central bank might increase interest rates to two percent by late 2027. This move signals confidence in Japan's economy moving past...
13 May, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Global Markets | Strong wage data in Japan fuels bets on more BOJ tighteningJapan’s real wages rose in January for the first time in over a year as inflation cooled and base salaries recorded their strongest growth ...
09 Mar, 2026, 10.14 AM IST