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Jamie Dimon warns of Iran conflict spurring global inflation: JPM CEO slams "absurd" capital rules
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (452+ words) JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a stern warning regarding the global economic outlook, suggesting that the conflict in Iran could spark volatility in oil and commodity prices. In a report by Reuters, the executive noted such shocks could…...
29 laws merged: India fully activates four modern labour codes system
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (301+ words) The government has fully operationalised India's four labour codes after notifying the final rules, completing a major overhaul of 29 existing labour laws. The Centre has fully implemented the four labour codes by publishing the required rules in the official gazette,…...
Explainer: What India's new FDI norms mean for foreign investors
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (481+ words) The Indian government has taken a significant step toward streamlining foreign investment by easing the restrictive norms introduced in 2020. As of May 1, 2026, foreign companies that are based in countries not sharing a land border with India are no longer required…...
From "658 to "3, 071: How LPG prices skyrocketed in India
1+ week, 3+ day ago (584+ words) Commercial LPG cylinder prices in India have surged to a record high, crossing "3, 000 in Delhi, driven by rising global energy costs amid geopolitical tensions New Delhi: Commercial LPG prices in India have seen a sharp and historic rise, with a…...
US Fed holds rates as oil shock drives inflation; ECB also signals caution on growth risks
1+ week, 4+ day ago (562+ words) Washington/Frankfurt: Major global central banks, including the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank (ECB), have opted to keep interest rates unchanged as a surge in global energy prices, triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, pushes…...
We're struggling every month. ..' How rising costs under Trump policies are hitting US households
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (703+ words) Economists warn that inflation pressures and higher borrowing costs are squeezing family budgets, with many Americans struggling to keep up with everyday expenses One resident, Katie Peyrey, a 66-year-old grandmother and caregiver from Burbank, California, said she feels let down…...
Is the dollar at risk? UAE seeks US support, signals possible shift to Chinese yuan
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (548+ words) Washington: The United Arab Emirates has opened discussions with the United States on securing a financial safety net as the ongoing Iran conflict threatens to destabilise Gulf economies, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The talks, described as…...
How vulnerable is India to a potential US economic slowdown?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (357+ words) New Delhi: A potential slowdown in the US economy, driven by rising geopolitical tensions and energy shocks, has raised concerns, though its impact on India is expected to be limited but notable, according to an SBI Research report. The report…...
Stocks jump despite global uncertainty: Banking, auto and energy lead gains
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (507+ words) Sensex and Nifty surged sharply higher despite geopolitical jitters, driven by strong global cues and gains in banking and auto stocks. Mumbai: Indian equity markets opened and traded higher on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty today rising sharply despite renewed…...
Oil prices rise as US stocks fall ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (804+ words) Oil prices are rising, and U. S. stocks are falling Tuesday as the countdown ticks toward the latest deadline set by President Donald Trump to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges. The S&P 500 fell 0. 7% as Trump threatened that a "whole civilization…...