The United States has launched a new trade investigation involving several major economies, including India. The move has attracted attention because it could influence future tariffs, trade relations, and exports between the two countries. Below is a clear explanation of what is happening, why the investigation has started, and what it could mean for global … Read more
The ongoing conflict in West Asia between the United States, Israel, and Iran has caused major disruptions in global energy markets. As military tensions increased, oil prices rose sharply while stock markets declined. Investors are worried that the conflict could affect global oil supply and slow economic growth. One of the main reasons for the … Read more
The United States has revised its official factsheet on the India–US trade understanding, tweaking important areas such as tariffs, farm products, digital taxes, and big-ticket purchase plans. It’s worth noting that the US and India are already major trading partners, with two-way trade running into hundreds of billions of dollars each year. For now, though, … Read more
The India–United States trade deal of 2026 is what everyone is searching for. The full list of U.S. products with zero or reduced tariffs in India is now coming to light. Both the countries announced an interim agreement on a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) on 7 February 2026, following weeks of negotiations that began … Read more
The Indian rupee has slipped below the ₹90-per-dollar level for the first time, marking a turning point in the country’s economic narrative. Although the immediate fall from the previous day’s value of ₹89.94 appears modest, the breach of this psychological threshold carries deeper economic meaning. It reflects shifting perceptions of India’s economic strength, changes in … Read more
US Markets End the Week on a Positive Note US equity indices closed higher on Friday, extending weekly gains despite a weaker overall performance in November. The Nasdaq rose 0.4%, the S&P 500 increased by 0.3%, and the Dow added 124 points. A temporary cooling issue at a major data centre caused a brief interruption … Read more
The Indian rupee is falling. Experts attribute the 4.6% decline in the rupee in 2025 is linked to delays in the US–India trade deal and concerns over potential US sanctions. The INR recently touched a new record low of 89.61 per US dollar. So far this year, the rupee has depreciated by 4.6% against the … Read more
The United States dollar is still powerful, but a recent report presented at the New Economy Forum indicates that many countries are beginning to ask, “Should we depend on the dollar?” Nations in the Global South are gradually reducing their reliance on the US dollar and are looking for backup plans. The US still retains … Read more