Journalism of Courage
EXPLAINED ECONOMICS NEWS - Page 13
Tariff Tracker, May 5: A US-China thaw, the declining dollar, and a Saudi oil gambitSubscriber Only
May 6, 2025 14:09 IST
Trump tariffs 2025 update: The dollar’s decline continued over the weekend, as several Asian banks resorted to offloading their USD reserves amid the appreciation of their domestic currencies. On the other hand, OPEC+, led by Saudi Arabia, announced a bid to further expand oil supply.
Explained: How ethanol from maize has ignited a Fuel vs. Feed debateSubscriber Only
May 5, 2025 11:46 IST
Diversion of maize for biofuel has turned India from a surplus producer and exporter to an importer of the feed grain. There is pressure now to even allow imports of genetically modified maize for ethanol production
Tariff tracker, May 4: ‘Balanced’ trade advice from a billionaire, caution from AustraliaSubscriber Only
May 4, 2025 18:29 IST
Trump tariffs 2025 update: Warren Buffett says 'trade should not be a weapon'; Trump's tariffs echo Down Under.
Who is Greg Abel, the newly announced successor of Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway CEO?Subscriber Only
May 4, 2025 16:51 IST
Greg Abel Berkshire Hathaway CEO: Warren Buffett is set to step down at the age of 94. Here is why the change of guard is making waves, and what is known about Abel, as he prepares to follow one of the most well-known names in business to lead the $1.18 trillion conglomerate.
Tariff tracker, May 3: Hopes of a US-China trade detente lift marketsSubscriber Only
May 3, 2025 13:09 IST
Investors have been so stressed about the calamitous effects of a prolonged trade war that the mere news of China considering talks with the US lifted sentiments
Tariff tracker, May 2: How tariffs are ruining US businessesSubscriber Only
May 2, 2025 09:34 IST
US companies such as General Motors, Harley-Davidson and Hershey have all slashed profit forecasts or indicated rising costs in view of tariffs kicking in. All this came on a day when there was more bad news on the macroeconomic front.
Why are bad debts rising in Maharashtra’s farm sectorSubscriber Only
May 2, 2025 12:09 IST
Along with a rise in bad loans, the demand for a farm loan waiver is also rising. Here's what ails the farm sector in Maharashtra.
Tariff tracker, May 1: US economy contracts; Trump blames Biden, not tariffsSubscriber Only
May 2, 2025 12:03 IST
This is the first set of hard data that has shown that the world’s largest economy is not doing as well under President Donald Trump as it was doing under President Joe Biden
Tariff tracker, April 30: Trump’s 100-day report card, and a data questionSubscriber Only
April 30, 2025 18:40 IST
Trump first 100 days report card: There is a growing divergence between soft data (read opinion surveys etc.) and the hard data (actual observed numbers) in the US. While the hard data is better than the soft data for the period until March end, there is a caveat when reading the hard data.
Tariff tracker, April 29: A reality check for Trump, at home and abroadSubscriber Only
April 29, 2025 11:29 IST
A UK-EU trade deal would be a turnaround for the two economic regions after the fractures of Brexit in 2016 and is yet another way that Trump’s tariffs are re-shaping the global economy.
Tariff Tracker, April 28: Thumbs down to his first 100 days, waiting for the ‘Big, Beautiful’ tax BillSubscriber Only
April 29, 2025 03:58 IST
Trump’s approval rating has declined to 40%, amid concerns of rapidly evolving tariff decisions and administrative cuts, as well as the increased cost of living for the foreseeable future. In the week ahead, discussion on his divisive tax bill will continue
Tariff tracker, April 27: IMF report out, China moves to adjust to new trading orderSubscriber Only
April 28, 2025 14:31 IST
IMF World Economic Outlook: In the US, a Federal Reserve report highlights people rushing to buy cars before tariffs kick in. In China, businesses forced to 'look west'.
Trump Tariff Tracker, April 26: Why Trump’s trade deals may be just as whimsical as his tariffsSubscriber Only
April 26, 2025 15:21 IST
Trump Tariff Analysis: Donald Trump has claimed to have already signed 200 trade deals. To be sure, there are only 195 recognised countries according to the United Nations
How tractor and fertiliser sales data act as a mirror for farm sector growthSubscriber Only
April 26, 2025 12:40 IST
By that yardstick, 2024-25 was a good year for Indian agriculture, in which both tractors and fertilisers notched up impressive sales growth.
Trump Tariff Tracker, April 25: Is China even negotiating with the US?Subscriber Only
April 25, 2025 09:37 IST
Trump Tariff Analysis: Amid the possibility of the US de-escalating its tariffs on China, a Chinese spokesperson denied any talks or negotiations between the countries on the levies. How did the markets react to this?
Trump Tariff Tracker, April 24: Markets yo-yo as they parse comments by Trump and BessentSubscriber Only
April 24, 2025 13:03 IST
Trump Tariff Analysis: Trump dials down on firing Powell, Treasury Secretary makes telling remarks about India, World Bank and IMF. All you need to know.
Tariff tracker, April 23: Relief rally in the markets as Bessent says tariffs against China not sustainableSubscriber Only
April 23, 2025 09:09 IST
The IMF states that the “first priority should be to restore trade policy stability and forge mutually beneficial arrangements”. On that front, however, there was less actual movement and more assurances.
Tariff tracker: In new week, investors’ mood keeps darkening on US; here’re 8 reasons whySubscriber Only
April 23, 2025 06:31 IST
In essence, investor confidence in the management of the US economy continues to plummet. That is why they are either selling shares (if they are in the stock market) or selling US government bonds (if they are in bond markets).
Tariff tracker: Vance in India, nosediving dollar, a cautious IMFSubscriber Only
April 21, 2025 13:35 IST
JD Vance PM Modi Meeting: As India hopes for progress on the trade deal with the US during JD Vance's visit, China has issued a warning. Meanwhile, the IMF has said its new growth projections 'will include notable markdowns'.
Why food inflation is softening, what lies aheadSubscriber Only
April 21, 2025 07:54 IST
An agriculture production recovery, plus forecast of an “above normal” monsoon for 2025, should enable a further cooling of food inflationary pressures. Together with easing global crude prices and a stable rupee, it can also provide a boost to consumption
Tariffs tracker: A plane’s U-turn and trade talks taking wingSubscriber Only
April 20, 2025 21:47 IST
US India trade talks, JD Vance India visit | In a tariff-shaken world, two things happen in the coming week: results of big American firms come out, and US Vice President JD Vance lands in India. Here's what to know, and watch out for.
Tariff Tracker: Trump on the defensive, uncertain times aheadSubscriber Only
April 19, 2025 18:13 IST
This week saw some stocks and markets rebound. But multiple things — from a potential deal between the US and China, to the outcome of Trump’s tussle with the US Fed — remain in the air
Adam Smith, Donald Trump and semiconductors: How US tariffs herald an end to hyper-globalisationSubscriber Only
April 20, 2025 12:44 IST
Adam Smith balked at restraints on free trade ‘either by high duties, or by absolute prohibitions’. The return of high tariffs in the US under Donald Trump and Joe Biden mark the end of the era of hyper-globalisation propelled by the ideas of the classical economists.
Tariff Tracker: In mess of his own making, Trump seeks to fire the Chair of Federal ReserveSubscriber Only
April 18, 2025 08:14 IST
The European Central Bank has cut rates in the hope that lower borrowing costs will boost economic activity in the Eurozone area. But the circumstances in the US are different. And can Trump actually punish Jay Powell for the faulty economics that his own policies have thrust on the world?
Tariff tracker: Licence-Permit Raj makes its way to the USSubscriber Only
April 17, 2025 12:20 IST
US Tariff Effects On Markets: If US cues are anything to go by, investors can expect more weakness in the Indian markets as well. The slide in the stock markets was not helped by the comments of US Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell. We break down the latest effects of the Trump tariffs.
Advertisement
BEST OF EXPRESS
CitiesStandoff in Karnataka Assembly after Governor walks out without reading cabinet-drafted speech
EntertainmentBorder 2 music review: Little original thought as nostalgia uses her wily charms to convince you otherwise
Entertainment'Can I actually act?': Bhumi Pednekar reveals The Royals backlash forced her into a 9-month break, went to Harvard
TrendingZomato rider rescues puppy from speeding vehicles; adopts him: ‘Bohot dino baad koi dost mila hai’
TrendingOutrage after tourists trash Rs 500 Agra homestay, steal bulb and clean floor with blankets: 'Must be arrested'
SportsRelentless, but also calculating: How Abhishek Sharma reiterated his status as India's most important batting weapon going into the World Cup
SportsIND vs NZ | Anatomy of India’s blockbuster win: Depth and flexibility in batting; variegated and guileful bowling attack
Advertisement
Must Read
Advertisement
