Category: Business News
Fresh Tariffs and Earnings Keep Investors on Edge
Fresh trade tariffs and a busy earnings season are putting investors in a cautious mood as markets try to digest higher costs, slower growth risks, and more policy uncertainty. With new U.S. tariffs hitting dozens of countries and companies warning that margins may be squeezed, traders are watching both Washington and corporate results closely. Introduction…
Universal Provident Fund Scheme: How It Could Change Retirement Savings in India
A New Retirement Safety Net for More Workers The proposed Universal Provident Fund Scheme could expand India’s retirement savings system beyond formal sector employees to include gig workers, self-employed people, and workers in the unorganised sector. Reports say the idea is still under discussion, but it is being seen as a major step toward wider…
“Rupee Value Is Market‑Driven, Has No Target Band Against US Dollar”: What FM Sitharaman Says
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made the government’s position on the rupee crystal clear: the exchange rate is market‑determined, and there is no fixed target or band against the US dollar. In a written reply to Parliament, she said the rupee’s value is shaped by market forces, while the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monitors…
Apple Reclaims the Crown: How the Tech Giant Became the World’s Most Valuable Company Again
“The AI race wasn’t won overnight. While competitors rushed ahead, Apple chose a different path—and that strategy has brought it back to the top.” For a while, many believed the future of technology belonged to companies leading the artificial intelligence revolution. Chipmakers and AI-focused firms dominated headlines, while Apple appeared to be moving more cautiously.…
The Global Economy in Crosscurrents: Cooling U.S. Inflation Clashes With Energy Shocks and IMF Warnings
The global financial landscape is currently caught in a high-stakes tug-of-war. On one side, cooler-than-expected macroeconomic metrics out of Washington are offering Wall Street a sigh of relief. On the other, escalating geopolitical warfare in the Middle East threatens to choke off critical energy supply lines, complicating the path forward for central banks worldwide. The…
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