India is taking steps to ensure that its ambitious renewable energy expansion aligns with real-time electricity demand, aiming to prevent inefficiencies and unprofitable infrastructure investments. Authorities have warned that the

A coalition of major finance industry groups has urged global regulators to rethink a set of prudential rules for crypto exposures, warning that the standards as written would effectively make

Over the past three years Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has steered monetary policy through an era of extreme swings: from aggressive rate hikes aimed at crushing runaway inflation to

U.S. consumers are continuing to buy jewelry at levels that confound many analysts, even as companies warn of fresh import levies and raw-material price shocks. The pattern shows up across

China’s economy posted a mixed and softer performance in July, with industrial production and retail spending both cooling and bank lending unexpectedly contracting, underscoring the fragile state of the post-pandemic

A sudden reappraisal of European stocks long labelled as “AI adopters” has swept through markets, as the arrival of more capable, industry-tuned artificial intelligence models forces investors to re-evaluate valuations,

China’s pharmaceutical sector is undergoing a noticeable transformation in its procurement strategies, with drugmakers and research institutions increasingly sourcing laboratory reagents from domestic suppliers rather than established international brands. This

U.S. producer prices surged in July as higher import levies, rising commodity costs and a tightening inventory cycle combined to lift wholesale inflation sharply. The monthly jump in the Producer

Federal finances produced a striking paradox in July: customs duties surged to one of their highest monthly tallies on record, yet the U.S. budget deficit still widened to $291 billion.

Global money managers are pulling billions out of U.S. equities and redeploying it into overseas markets at a speed not seen in years. The exodus is being fuelled by sky-high

Across India, a rising drumbeat urging consumers to avoid American-made goods has moved beyond online sloganeering to small street demonstrations and coordinated social campaigns, reflecting a mix of economic grievance,

Global markets opened the week under a cloud of caution as investors braced for a raft of trade tariff decisions and high-stakes geopolitical meetings slated for the coming days. Risk

Japan’s government has downgraded its growth forecast for the current fiscal year, trimming its outlook as a convergence of external shocks and domestic pressures undermines a fragile rebound. Officials cited

Germany’s industrial production slid back to levels not seen since the first coronavirus wave in 2020, a fresh signal that Europe’s largest economy is wrestling with a damaging mix of

In a mounting legal confrontation that has drawn attention across India’s digital and political landscape, the government’s expanding internet censorship regime is facing direct challenge from a major global social

The collapse of long-anticipated trade talks between India and the United States has left New Delhi reeling from a sudden imposition of 25% tariffs on key exports, along with the

A surge of Chinese companies is aggressively pursuing initial public offerings (IPOs) and special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deals in the United States this year, setting the stage for a

The U.S. labor market entered August with a marked slowdown in hiring, raising fresh questions about the momentum of the economic recovery. Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 73,000 jobs in

When President Donald Trump announced on August 1 a sweeping increase in import duties on goods from nearly 70 trading partners, global markets responded with immediate alarm. U.S. stock indices

South Asia’s largest economy now finds itself under fresh U.S. scrutiny as Washington ramps up criticism of a host of Indian industries it says are unfairly off-limits to American exporters

South Korea’s freshly appointed trade team pulled off a last-minute victory in Washington this week, locking in a $350 billion investment package and averting punitive U.S. tariffs that threatened to

President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement on Truth Social that the United States will levy a 25 percent tariff on all Indian imports beginning August 1 has sent shockwaves through both governments’ trade

U.S. gross domestic product surged at a 3.0 percent annualized rate in the April–June period, snapping the economy out of a 0.5 percent contraction in the first quarter. The headline jump surprised

U.S. and Chinese negotiators reconvened in Stockholm this week with an eye toward not only renewing the existing tariff moratorium but also expanding the framework and timeline of discussions. After

The European Central Bank (ECB) will overhaul its collateral rules in the second half of 2026 to introduce a formal “climate factor” when lending to banks, marking a landmark step

Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to reconvene in Stockholm this week, aiming to secure another 90-day extension of their temporary tariff ceasefire. With an

European Union and United States officials unveiled a comprehensive trade framework aimed at deepening economic ties and eliminating the threat of escalating tariffs. Under the agreement, most industrial and consumer

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his long‑standing critique of the dollar’s strength, arguing that while a robust greenback may look impressive on financial statement printouts, a more modest valuation

As the self‑imposed August 1 deadline looms, global investors are sharpening their focus on the prospect of a landmark trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. With both

Tokyo and Washington have unveiled a profit‑sharing arrangement under their recently finalised $550 billion investment framework, stipulating that returns will be allocated in proportion to each side’s financial and risk contributions.

Europe’s smaller companies have surged to the forefront of investor portfolios, driven by their domestic focus, favorable valuation trends, and anticipated policy support. As trade tensions and currency volatility persist,

The euro zone economy picked up pace sharply in July, with overall business activity hitting its strongest level since last August. A combination of resilient consumer spending, rebounding tourism flows

The European Union is on track to record its first annual slowdown in solar energy installations since 2015, upending more than a decade of relentless expansion. Industry projections indicate that

In a landmark agreement announced on July 23, the United States and Japan have settled on a wide‑ranging trade deal that dramatically reshapes bilateral commerce and carries significant implications for

The European Commission has finalized a detailed counter-tariff proposal—totaling €93 billion—that targets an extensive array of U.S. exports. By unifying two prior drafts (€21 billion and €72 billion) into a

As the prospect of a 30 percent U.S. tariff on European imports looms under the Trump administration, Brussels has quietly readied its so‑called “nuclear option” – the Anti‑Coercion Instrument (ACI). Never

China’s battle against deflation has entered a perilous new phase. Producer prices have now fallen for 33 consecutive months, marking one of the longest bouts of factory‑gate deflation in modern

The Biden administration has made clear it will not sacrifice the substance of its international trade agreements for the sake of meeting an arbitrary deadline, even as a looming August

Foreign investors poured nearly €100 billion into euro area government debt in May, marking the largest monthly net inflow since at least 2014. This surge of demand reflects a broader reassessment of

China’s shipments of rare earth permanent magnets to the United States saw a dramatic rebound in June, delivering nearly 350 metric tons to U.S. ports after months of constrained deliveries.

Since US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a sweeping 30% tariff on European Union imports set to begin August 1, EU exporters have been scrambling to mitigate its fallout. What started

The global cryptocurrency industry has vaulted to unprecedented heights in mid‑July 2025, with total market capitalization topping $4 trillion for the first time. This landmark has been driven by a potent

As the Federal Reserve gears up for its July 29–30 policy meeting, officials appear set to maintain the benchmark federal funds rate in its current 4.25 percent–4.50 percent range, citing renewed signs