Kevin Warsh has made his first two hires after his swearing-in as Federal Reserve chair last month, according to a person familiar with the matter. The two
Japan’s cabinet approved a $19.4 billion extra budget to fund measures meant to cushion households from inflation tied to Middle East turbulence, putting fiscal policy back in the spotlight for bond investors.
Gold edged lower as renewed clashes in the Middle East cast doubt over negotiations between the US and Iran to end the war that’s upended energy flows and heightened inflation concerns.
National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett's spin on new inflation data was audacious even by his standards.
The new Fed chair has made his first hires. One wrote the Fed chapter in conservative policy blueprint "Project 2025."
India Inc’s lack of sensitivity in catering to the LGBTQIA+ community may just be costing the nation’s GDP dear
Italy's GDP is set to rise by only 0.5% this year with the energy-price shock triggered by the Iran war weighing on household consumption, investment and exports, the OECD said in its latest economic outlook report on Wednesday. (ANSA)
India's MSME sector is central to the economy, contributing nearly a third of the GDP, half of exports, and supporting over 32 crore livelihoods. Despite this, growth remains a challenge for many due to systemic friction, not a lack of ambition. The Union Budget 2026-27 signals positive intent with focus on equity, liquidity, and capacity-building, but needs concrete execution. Key areas for improvement include fixing the 'missing middle' by implementing tiered regulatory treatment to ease the transition between business sizes.
Sticky inflation is keeping investors focused on energy cash flow, and Tamarack Valley and Peyto are two TSX names built for that setup.
Indeed, Goldman Sachs' U.S. financial conditions index is at its lowest point in over four years, largely due to booming equity markets. But inflation is creeping higher, with headline annual rates approaching 4%, meaning borrowing costs may keep heading north.