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Despite Trump tariffs, US economy has grown at its fastest pace in two years. It may not sustain
December 24, 2025 1:53 pm
Going forward, the sluggish labour market and stagnant real incomes could dent consumer spending in the US, especially as inflation surges
Why income tax refunds are stuck for so many, and why taxpayers are worried about new December 31 deadline
December 24, 2025 5:06 pm
Income Tax Refund Status, Risk Management for AY 2025-26 Explained: The messages and e-mails from the Income Tax Department, asking people to file revised returns by December 31, have invited ire. What is happening, why, and what can taxpayers do? All your questions answered.
Despite 8.2% GDP growth, why doesn’t it seem so based on monthly data
December 21, 2025 4:04 pm
The new GDP series is just over two months away. Will those numbers be more in line with high-frequency indicators?
How TikTok’s deal to divest US business from Chinese parent is taking shape
December 21, 2025 12:06 pm
The concerns on TikTok’s ownership date back to 2020, when Trump accused the app of mishandling the Covid pandemic and spreading conspiracies about the origins of the virus. He went on to sign an executive order demanding ByteDance sell its US operations.
How proposed Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 sets to consolidate securities laws
December 20, 2025 12:15 pm
The Bill proposes to give more powers to the markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), decriminalises minor lapses and strengthens market infrastructure institutions (MIIs)
What new NPS norms say: Higher 80% lump sum withdrawal for non-govt subscribers, exit age raised to 85
December 20, 2025 11:05 am
The latest Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, were notified on December 12.
GDP: Anatomy of rupee weakness against the dollarSubscriber Only
December 21, 2025 3:04 pm
There are two parts of the puzzle. The rupee is weakening when, on paper, it should be strengthening. After all, India has been the fastest-growing major economy for a while. Additionally, the rupee is weakening even when the dollar is weakening.
Japan hikes rates: What will be the impact on yen carry trade and Indian borrowers?
December 19, 2025 12:43 pm
This is the highest policy rate by Japan since the mid-1990s, ending a long era in which it stood apart as the last major economy clinging to near-zero interest rates. The global relevance of the decision lies in its impact on the yen carry trade.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount’s hostile bid: Issues at stake, next stepsSubscriber Only
December 19, 2025 7:31 am
In its letter to its shareholders on Wednesday, WBD claimed that Paramount’s offer was misleading and illusory, and did not address concerns it had raised over several weeks of deliberation leading up to December 5. Here is what to know
How Oman deal adds heft to India’s West Asia trade strategy amid rising trade curbs in the WestSubscriber Only
December 19, 2025 8:31 am
India Oman trade deal: New Delhi’s trade deal with Oman will be its second trade pact in the West Asian region after the UAE, which was signed in 2022. Here's why it matters.
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