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'Terrible Framing': Scott Bessent Explodes on Live TV Over Iran Oil Question | Watch Video
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (347+ words) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the decision to lift sanctions on Iranian oil during a tense exchange on NBC's Meet the Press, where he was repeatedly challenged over the policy's implications. Speaking to host Kristen Welker, Bessent rejected suggestions…...
Gold Rate Outlook: MCX Hits Rs 1,46,868—Is This The Perfect Window For Long-Term Buying?
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (180+ words) Gold's physical market trends reflected the muted sentiment, with gold discounts in India narrowing slightly due to festive buying, while premiums in China dropped amid weaker consumption. (Image Source: Pixabay) Recent volatility in gold prices is attributed to geopolitical tensions,…...
What Is ‘Trumpflation’ - And Why It’s Forcing the Bank of England to Rethink Rates
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (352+ words) A new buzzword is quietly reshaping global monetary policy: "Trumpflation." And according to signals from the Bank of England, it is already having real consequences for households in the UK. "Trumpflation" refers to inflation driven by geopolitical shocks linked to…...
Currency Crisis Deepens: Iran Unveils 10 Million Rial Note as Inflation Spirals
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (284+ words) The economic strain has intensified with ongoing conflict involving United States and Israel. (Image: Financial Times) Iran has introduced its highest-ever denomination banknote, a 10 million rial note'as war and economic turmoil push its financial system into deeper distress. Why Iran…...
China’s $18 Trillion Illusion: Why Its Global Economic Power Might Quietly Be Shrinking
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (463+ words) China's share of the global economy has slipped, from a peak of about 18.5 in 2021 to roughly 16.5 by the end of 2025. (AI Generated Image) China has long been seen as the world's fastest-rising economic power, but a surprising shift is now…...
US Debt Hits $39 Trillion as Iran War Adds Fresh Fiscal Pressure
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (133+ words) The US national debt has reached an unprecedented $39 trillion amidst the US-Israel conflict with Iran, reflecting significant fiscal challenges. , Economy, Times Now According to the Government Accountability Office, higher debt levels can translate into increased borrowing costs for households, lower…...
Fed Meeting Outcome Today: Fed Holds Interest Rates as Iran War Sends Oil Prices Surging, Fuels Inflation Fears
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (209+ words) The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, while signalling it still expects to lower borrowing costs later this year despite renewed inflation risks linked to rising energy prices. Policymakers voted 111 to maintain the benchmark federal funds rate in a…...
How the Iran War Is Dragging India Growth and Raising Inflation Risks
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (425+ words) Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, primarily led by the US and Israel joint attack on Iran, the economists have expected slower growth for India due to its reliance on the imported oil. Economists at banks including Goldman…...
WPI Inflation Surges 2.13% In February; Top Triggers Behind The Jump
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (493+ words) Wholesale price inflation surges to 2.13 per cent in February 2026 The steady rise indicates that price pressures have been gradually building across several sectors of the economy over recent months. The positive rate of inflation was primarily due to an increase…...
Pakistan’s Oil Dilemma: Keep IMF Happy or Protect Citizens From Rising Fuel Prices During Ramadan
1+ week, 1+ day ago (793+ words) 120 Oil Shock: Pakistan Trapped Between IMF Rules and Furious Consumers (AI-Generated Image) For Pakistan, it is essential to meet the IMF's condition to ensure that the bailout packages continue to roll out. The global organisation has put a strict condition…...