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India must reverse its decade-long slump in private investment before output growth loses steam
3+ hour, 16+ min ago For two years, Indian policymakers have celebrated the country's position as the world's fastest-growing major economy. However, beneath the headline numbers, a quieter concern has taken hold among economists: India is suffering from one of its most worrying slowdowns in…...
As 2026 nears, can India steady itself in a fragmenting world economy?
4+ hour, 46+ min ago Crystal ball gazing is rarely a good idea for economists, but the tumult in international relations this year demands an exception. The year 2025 has been one of tariff tantrums, export controls, and the invocation of exceptional legal frameworks across developed…...
Canadian dollar steadies after mixed retail sales data | Stock Market News
18+ hour, 34+ min ago Loonie trades in a range of 1.3756 to "1.3801. For the week, the loonie was little changed Retail sales fall 0.2% in October Bond yields rise across a steeper curve TORONTO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar steadied against its U.S. counterpart on Friday as…...
Current RBI rate cut cycle over; inflation expected to move upwards, says YES Bank | Stock Market News
1+ day, 5+ hour ago The rate-cut cycle of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has likely ended, and the central bank will likely maintain a long pause along with the neutral policy stance, according to economists of YES Bank. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…...
No need to panic! Chris Wood of Jefferies sees rupee nearing a bottom | Stock Market News
1+ day, 7+ hour ago Indian rupee has been under sustained pressure in recent weeks, sliding to record lows against the U.S. dollar and raising fresh concerns about whether the rupee has more downside left. However, in latest GREED & fear report, Chris Wood of Jefferies believes…...
TSX climbs to record high as risk appetite grows | Stock Market News
1+ day, 15+ hour ago TSX ends up 1% at 31,755.77 Surpasses December 11 "record closing high Materials group gains 2.4% as metal prices rise (Updates at market close) Dec 19 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose to a record high in heavy volume on Friday, led by gains for…...
Wall Street surges on tech rebound, Nike tumbles on weak China sales | Stock Market News
1+ day, 22+ hour ago The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.21%, the S&P 500rose 0.33%, the Nasdaq Composite rose "0.51% Wall Street surges on tech rebound, Nike tumbles on weak China sales The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.21%, the S&P 500 rose 0.33%, the Nasdaq Composite rose "0.51% "Wall…...
5 factors that influence your personal loan EMI — know them before borrowing
2+ day, 52+ min ago Personal loans continue to remain a popular financing option in the country. These loans help meet indispensable needs, such as medical expenses, travel, or debt consolidation. Still, before applying, borrowers must clearly acknowledge and understand what determines their personal loan…...
Why a tiny home loan rate cut can quietly save you lakhs
2+ day, 4+ hour ago A 0.25% rate cut looks tiny on paper. But on a "50 lakh home loan, it can unlock thousands of rupees a year'and lakhs in lifetime interest'depending entirely on what you do with it. The real "windfall" is not the lower EMI…...
BoJ rate hike: What does the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision mean for the Indian stock market? | Stock Market News
2+ day, 8+ hour ago On expected lines, the Bank of Japan, on Friday, December 19, raised its key policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 0.75%. The decision is remarkable as the current benchmark rate in Japan is now at its highest level since September 1995- a…...