Price strain: US retail sales cool in September; businesses face higher input costs; consumer resilience tested
American shoppers spent less in September. Retail sales saw a small increase. Consumers faced higher prices. Businesses also dealt with rising costs. Producer prices went ...
Card swipes go up, spends dip
Are We Still Swiping? Decoding the Latest Card Payment Paradox Remember the satisfying swish of a credit card reader? Or the slightly more modern tap ...
Homecooked food gets cheaper! Per-plate thali price levels drop as inflation cools: Report
Home-cooked thali prices in India saw a significant drop in October, with vegetarian options down 17% and non-vegetarian by 12% year-on-year. This decline was primarily ...
Rupee hits a new low of 88.45 against dollar amid trade turmoil
Navigating Choppy Waters: What the Rupee’s Fall Means for You The Indian Rupee has been on a bit of a rollercoaster lately, and recently, it ...
50% tariffs on India to blow back on Trump? US GDP could shrink 40–50 bps, inflation to flare: SBI report
State Bank of India’s analysis suggests that the recent US tariffs on Indian goods could negatively impact the American economy. The report projects a potential ...
Layoff wave spreads across US: Starbucks, FedEx, Frio-Lay, Microsoft may axe jobs in July – here’s what’s going wrong
US companies are bracing for intensified layoffs this July, with nearly 95 employers planning job cuts across diverse sectors like tech, retail, and healthcare. Microsoft ...
Protectionism among biz challenges: HUL chairman
Navigating the Labyrinth: Hindustan Unilever’s Chairman Sounds the Alarm on Business Challenges Sanjiv Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Unilever (HUL), recently offered a ...
US stock market today: Wall Street holds near record highs, oil steadies as crypto gains power Nasdaq
US stocks remained near record highs as geopolitical tensions eased and oil prices stabilized. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw gains, boosted by cryptocurrency stocks, ...
ICRA: India’s economic activity shows mixed signals in June; key sectors struggle
India’s economic activity presented a mixed scenario in June, following a notable slowdown in May. While electricity demand showed signs of recovery, vehicle registrations weakened. ...
Oil prices, freight rates may pinch economy
New West Asia conflict may impact India. Limited direct trade impact is expected. Higher oil prices are a major concern for the Indian economy. Disruption ...
