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Scott Bessent on Tariffs, the Fed and the Economy
Perhaps none of the Trump administration's policies have rocked the business world quite like the president's global trade war. At the DealBook Summit on Wednesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vehemently defended President Trump's broad…
Indian Finance Minister Sees Continued Economic Growth Momentum
India's growth momentum is set to continue, and the government expects the economy to expand by at least 7% in the financial year through March, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. The government had projected 6.3% to 6.8% growth for the…
Sitharaman praises Omar for 'focused' approach to restore J-K's economy
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday appreciated Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his 'focused' and 'determined' approach to restore the Union territory's economy following a major setback to J-K's tourism sector.
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Consumer confidence has returned to levels near the historic lows we saw last April, when President Trump announced tariffs and the market dropped nearly 20%. However, the level of consumer confidence has little to do with the level of the markets.
The Internet Schools Trump's Treasury Department on Economics
Social media users are skewering the U.S. Treasury Department for bragging about something eminently non-bragworthy. On Friday, the Treasury Department's official X account shared a chart reflecting that, in 2025, “U.S. Treasuries are having…
Charting the Global Economy: Europe, World Weathering Tariffs Better Than Expected
The euro-area economy expanded more in the third quarter than initially reported, representative of a broader trend of the global economy proving resilient in the face of erratic US tariff policy. Output rose 0.3% from the previous three months…
Hollywood, already on shaky economic ground, shudders at the prospect of a mega-Netflix | CNN Business
The business of Hollywood was in trouble long before the earth-rattling news that Netflix had inked a $72 billion takeover of Warner Bros. And while the deal is widely seen as a coup by Netflix, once a scrappy startup that had to fight to be taken…
Egypt's economy stabilises, but poverty challenges persist
Egypt found itself back on the international front pages in the second half of this year. The country played host to the Sharm el-Sheikh conference in October when US President Donald Trump rallied global and regional powers alike behind his…
I fly business class and leave my child in economy to be a good parent
Mina Havstad has praised the idea A couple have found a unique way to make their long-haul flights more bearable, by booking one business class seat and the rest in economy - claiming it makes them 'better parents'. Travel enthusiasts Minna Havstad…
India, Russia Agree on Economic Cooperation Programme Till 2030 to Diversify Trade
New Delhi: India and Russia have agreed on an Economic Cooperation Programme till 2030 in order to diversify trade and investment linkages with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin talking about improving connectivity and…
Political democracy is hollow without social and economic equality: Shivsundar
Political democracy loses its meaning when social and economic inequalities remain unaddressed, cultural thinker, scholar and writer Shivsundar said on Saturday. Delivering a special lecture at Kannada University, Hampi, he observed that the rise…
Germany remains the EU's largest net contributor even amid economic downturn, analysis finds
Even with its most trying economic times in recent years, Germany is the member of the European Union that contributes the most financially. Even with economic factors in its home country painting a rather clouded outlook, Germany's commitment to…
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Quote of the day by Marie Curie: 'Life is not easy for any of us. But we must have...' Marie Curie's powerful words, 'Life is not easy... We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves,' resonate deeply today. Facing immense…
Quad Cities business leaders hear economic forecast, challenges ahead
Business Hundreds of Quad Cities business owners gathered Friday to hear economists outline local economic strengths, challenges and what could shape the region's future. To stream News 8 on your phone, you need the News 8 app. Example video title…
China banks on policy tools to smooth economic fluctuations
BEIJING, China, Dec 6 — As the country approaches the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), top policymakers are sharpening their focus on steady and prudent macroeconomic management, with the central bank's latest messaging underscoring…
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