Economy

India’s weather office on Friday downgraded its forecast for the 2026 southwest monsoon, predicting rainfall at just 90% of the long-period average (LPA), marking the first below-average season in three…

Wall Street and currency markets remained cautious on Thursday after revised government data showed the US economy expanded more slowly than previously estimated during the first quarter of 2026.The US…

Wall Street reversed a weak start and turned positive on Thursday after reports emerged that the United States and Iran had reached a preliminary agreement aimed at extending the current…

The interest rate on the most popular US home loan climbed to a nine-month high last week as elevated oil prices linked to the Iran war fueled inflation concerns and…

British retailers continued to report weak sales activity in May as consumer demand remained under pressure, although the downturn was less severe than the record decline seen a month earlier,…

Negotiations between the United States and Iran entered a precarious new phase on Tuesday after overnight American strikes in southern Iran intensified fears of a wider regional confrontation.The escalation threatened…

India’s rupee is under mounting pressure as oil prices stay elevated, with ING Economics ’ Deepali Bhargava warning that weak capital inflows, rather than the current account deficit, are driving…

US consumer confidence edged lower in May as rising gasoline prices and growing concerns over the economic fallout from the conflict involving Iran continued to pressure household sentiment.Data released Tuesday…

The ASX 200 Index remained in a tight range while Australian bond yields fell after the latest consumer inflation report. It was trading at A$8,660, a few points below this…