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Iran war's new blow to US economy: Major industry teeters on brink, begs Trump for billions in aid
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (101+ words) Hindustan Times Iran war's new blow to US economy: Major industry teeters on brink, begs Trump for billions in aid As the Iran war pause drags on and the Hormuz blockade keeps oil above $110, U. S. budget airlines say they can't cope....
Warsh Embarks on High-Wire Act of Convincing Investors Without Angering Trump
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1143+ words) Wall Street and Washington will be watching Kevin Warsh on Tuesday for any sign he has an understanding with President Trump to cut interest rates if installed as chair of the Federal Reserve. Trump will be watching for any sign…...
India's economy projected to grow at 6. 4 per cent this year: UN
1+ week, 1+ day ago (557+ words) United Nations, India's economy is projected to grow at 6. 4 per cent this year and 6. 6 per cent in 2027, according to a report by the United Nations. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific said in the…...
Trump Fed chair pick to vow interest rate independence at key hearing
1+ week, 1+ day ago (374+ words) Kevin Warsh, US President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Federal Reserve, will stress his dedication to central bank independence on interest rates at a crucial confirmation hearing Tuesday, according to prepared remarks seen by AFP. "I am committed to…...
Social Security COLA: How much will 2027 increase be? Experts make big prediction
1+ week, 2+ day ago (382+ words) Early projections by experts for the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 suggest that retirees may see only a modest increase in benefits. According to a report by USA Today, early estimates indicate that the 2027 COLA could range widely. The…...
The changing economics of consumer
1+ week, 4+ day ago (450+ words) People can adapt their purchases to changing routines, household sizes, budgets and preferences rather than being tied to one oversized solution. It also allows consumers to build systems that suit. .....
China surpasses US as India's largest trading partner in FY26; trade gap swells to $112 billion
1+ week, 6+ day ago (299+ words) New Delhi: China has overtaken the US to emerge as India's largest trading partner in 2025-26, with bilateral trade reaching USD 151. 1 billion, while the country's trade deficit with Beijing widened to USD 112. 16 billion during the period, government data showed. The US…...
Why have gold prices corrected even with the US-Iran war going on?
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (644+ words) Investors allocate money to gold for various reasons. However, two of the important reasons include: Similarly, during times of high inflation, when paper money loses its purchasing power, people turn to gold. During such times, gold acts as a store…...
Law, innovation and accountability - The new grammar of India's economic growth
2+ week, 1+ day ago (479+ words) | Hindustan Times'Hindustan Times...
India will remain fastest-growing major economy in 2026 and 2027, predicts IMF
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (251+ words) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, marginally increased India's growth projections for 2026 and 2027, to 6. 5% in both years, even as it downgraded its global growth projection to 3. 1% in 2026, down from the 3. 3% it predicted in January. IMF's latest World Economic Outlook…...