SpaceX has just completed what is being widely described as the largest initial public offering in history, going public on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX at a valuation that places it among the most valuable companies in the world. The listing drew extraordinary demand from investors of all kinds and its debut attracted global … Read more
Something unusual is happening in the world economy. Strong jobs data sends stocks tumbling. A booming labour market is now feared rather than celebrated. And central banks that spent years cutting rates are suddenly raising them again. Welcome to the defining economic paradox of 2026, where good news has become the market’s worst enemy. The … Read more
The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics arrived this week with numbers that caught economists off guard. The Producer Price Index (PPI), the measure that tracks what businesses pay for goods and services before they reach consumers, jumped 1.4% in April alone. On an annual basis, wholesale prices are now up 6%, … Read more
Global trade is going through one of the biggest shake-ups in living memory. The rules that governed how countries buy and sell goods with each other built carefully over many decades are being challenged, rewritten, and in some cases thrown out altogether. In 2026, businesses and governments alike are dealing with a trade environment that … Read more
Rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in West Asia, are reshaping global trade dynamics. A U.S.–Iran war disrupts global trade by blocking key oil routes, raising prices, and forcing ships to take longer paths, causing delays. Political factors are increasingly influencing trade flows, replacing traditional economic drivers. Key maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and … Read more
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 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
India and the United States have concluded a trade agreement that sets US tariffs on Indian goods at 18%, following nearly a year of negotiations. The development was confirmed after a phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. As part of the arrangement, India will reduce certain trade barriers and … 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