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India equities at crossroads as geopolitical tensions weigh on near-term outlook: Report
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (326+ words) ANI 07 Apr 2026, 11:30 GMT+ New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Indian equity markets are entering a critical phase as global geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing Iran-Israel/US conflict, cloud near-term prospects despite strong domestic fundamentals, according to a recent report by Motilal…...
Fed may hike rates if inflation stays high, official says
13+ hour, 5+ min ago (521+ words) Anabelle Colaco 07 Apr 2026, 00:05 GMT+ WASHINGTON, U.S.: A senior Federal Reserve official has signalled that interest rates could move in either direction in the coming months, with persistent inflation raising the possibility of a rate hike even as economic risks mount. Beth…...
US housing favors buyers, but rates rise on war fears
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (869+ words) Anabelle Colaco 05 Apr 2026, 17:04 GMT+ LOS ANGELES, California: A mix of easing housing conditions and rising borrowing costs is shaping the U.S. home market this spring, with buyers gaining negotiating power even as the war involving Iran pushes mortgage rates higher. The…...
U.S. posts rosy job report, but Iran war could thwart future gains
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (440+ words) Xinhua 04 Apr 2026, 08:45 GMT+ U.S. jobs bounced back in March from the previous month. However, economists said that the gains seen in the upbeat jobs report may not last, as the impacts of the war have not yet been fully reflected. WASHINGTON,…...
McDonald’s bets on simpler, cheaper menu to win back diners
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (636+ words) Anabelle Colaco 04 Apr 2026, 01:32 GMT+ CHICAGO, Illinois: McDonald's is overhauling its value strategy by simplifying its menu to offer items priced under US$3, as it seeks to attract cost-conscious customers amid persistent inflationary pressures. The fast-food chain said its new McValue…...
Bulgarian Central Bank Warns Geopolitics Now Shapes Inflation Outlook
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (589+ words) Novinite.com 01 Apr 2026, 23:53 GMT+ Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev has warned that inflation risks are increasingly driven by geopolitical developments, stressing that Bulgaria remains firmly anchored within the European institutional and political framework. He made the remarks during a…...
Indian markets struggle for direction amid West Asia tensions, crude prices and weak rupee concerns: Experts
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (441+ words) ANI 02 Apr 2026, 11:30 GMT+ New Delhi, [India] April 2 (ANI): Indian equity markets exhibited a cautious yet positive trend after US President Donald Trump indicated that the conflict involving Iran could see a scaling down over the next two to three weeks,…...
India Manufacturing PMI slides to 53.9 in March as cost pressures mount
5+ day, 40+ min ago (548+ words) ANI 02 Apr 2026, 12:31 GMT+ New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report released on Thursday. This deceleration indicated the weakest improvement in overall business conditions in…...
UK home loan approvals and consumer borrowing pick up
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (119+ words) Anabelle Colaco 01 Apr 2026, 23:31 GMT+ LONDON, U.K.: Mortgage approvals in Britain rose more than expected in February, while consumer borrowing also picked up, pointing to resilient demand ahead of potential pressure from rising borrowing costs. British lenders approved 62,584 mortgages in February, up…...
UK facing worst economic shock in decades - IMF
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (257+ words) RT.com 01 Apr 2026, 16:42 GMT+ British households are facing renewed pressure on living standards as fuel costs surge, the Fund has warned The UK is facing one of the largest economic shocks of any country from the Middle East conflict, the…...