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Why India's economic data has sparked a furore
There isn't much that we Indians agree on these days. GDP numbers are no exception. Last week, India released glowing GDP numbers for the latest quarter – 7.8% growth – higher than the forecast 7%. It sparked a furore. Subhash Garg, a…
China's exports expand 25 percent in August, underpin economic growth
China's export growth picked up pace last month, remaining a key driver for an economy that is still grappling with tepid domestic demand and external uncertainties. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT China's exports expanded 25 percent year-on-year…
Sea power is cornerstone of economic security
As military tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified, global attention has once again turned to the Strait of Hormuz. Conflict in the Middle East is nothing new. However, this latest confrontation carries particular significance…
Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him
'Success does not cause inflation. Stupidity causes inflation,' Trump vented in the Oval Office, as he declared it 'crazy' that the stock markets fell Friday on inflation concerns. The combination over his second term of a drop-off in hiring and…
Global economy on a financial crisis 'trajectory' as bond markets dive
Inflation in Australia and across the globe is not falling as hoped and it's raising serious concerns for the economy and asset prices. If inflation remains stubbornly elevated, interest rates will need to either rise or at least stay uncomfortably…
An Iranian port city feels the pain of Washington's tightening economic measures
In the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on the Strait of Hormuz, a waterfront once busy with boats, trucks and workers has fallen quiet. It's a front line of the economic pain that the United States now hopes to intensify after six months of war.
Donald Trump approval rating falls to record low on economy-Poll
A new poll has revealed growing pessimism about the health of the U.S. economy under Donald Trump, who is falling deeper underwater with voters on key issues amid fears over affordability and the knock-on effects of the Iran war. In their latest…
Iran increases gasoline price for its heaviest consumers as economy struggles
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran early Tuesday introduced a higher price for its heaviest users of gasoline, state media reported, in the latest economic pinch caused by months of war. It's the second such hike since December. Such gas price increases…
Healey vows to control public spending and help UK economy deliver on potential
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Chancellor John Healey insisted the UK economy was…
The country that lays the foundation for the AI economy will define next century
While we have a national interest in facilitating AI innovation, it should be the tech companies that are building data centers and creating demand for electricity — not American families footing the bill for increased costs stemming from…
Australia Faces Economic Headwinds as Sentiment Plummets
Recent confidence polls show a sharp fall in consumer and company confidence, therefore making Australia's economic prognosis look rather bleak. Driven by worries about household finances, rising fuel costs, and the growing possibility of higher…
Can 'PuFins' Cope With The UK's Economic Headwinds?
This article is for subscribers only. John Healey would have hoped for a better backdrop to his speech on regional growth today than one of Britain's iconic, nigh talismanic, manufacturers Jaguar Land Rover, announcing that it is cutting 4,000…
Arundhati Bhattacharyya On India's AI-Driven Economic Transformation
Salesforce President and CEO for South Asia, Arundhati Bhattacharyya, asserts that cloud and artificial intelligence offer India an unparalleled opportunity to leapfrog in the technology revolution, significantly boosting its economy and creating…
Hong Kong, Central Asia push for deeper economic ties beyond finance
About three months after Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited Central Asia, momentum is building for closer economic ties between the city and the region, with potential cooperation extending beyond finance to tourism, professional…
Iranian port city feels pain of Washington's tightening economic measures
BANDAR ABBAS, Iran — In the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on the Strait of Hormuz, a waterfront once busy with boats, trucks and workers has fallen quiet. It's a front line of the economic pain that the United States now hopes to…
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