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This year looks to be a much better one for the U.S. economy than business economists were forecasting just a few months ago

The Conference Board delivers its latest monthly snapshot of U.S. consumer confidence Tuesday

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The head of the World Trade Organization says war, uncertainty and instability are weighing down the global economy

In the fast-paced digital economy, obtaining an instant loan online has become an increasingly popular choice for individuals seeking quick financial solutions. The convenience and speed offered by these online platforms can be a boon, but it is crucial for borrowers to tread carefully.

Mint, Nisheeth Srivastava, chief technology & innovation officer, India Industry Platform, Capgemini, shared that the increase in headcount aligns with industry competitors, marking a positive shift after a challenging FY24 across the IT sector. As of February 2024, Capgemini had 175,000 employees in India.

(Reuters) -Goldman Sachs and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala have struck a $1 billion deal, signing a seperately managed account in which the companies will co-invest in private credit in the Asia Pacific, the companies said on Monday.

Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies fell on Monday, while the dollar regained some ground as investors hunkered down before a barrage of cues on interest rates and U.S. inflation due later this week. 

Asian shares are mostly lower, although the Tokyo stock markets touched another record high in morning trading

In an eerie echo of the protectionist 1930s, globalization has been in retreat this decade amid a fast deepening geopolitical divide. This explains feeble expectations of anything multilateral. So too of the 13th ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) being held in Abu Dhabi.

Investing.com-- Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Monday, extending steep losses from the prior session as markets remained uncertain over demand, especially in the face of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates.

₹6,459 in 2022-23, from ₹2,630 in 2011-12, the survey said. In rural India, this rose to an estimated ₹3,773 from ₹1,430 during the same period. In real (inflation-adjusted) terms, the growth was 40% in rural parts and 33.5% in urban parts.

LONDON (Reuters) — British employers advertised the fewest jobs in nearly three years last month, with numbers down 15% from a year ago, figures from recruitment data company Adzuna showed on Monday, adding to signs that the labour market is cooling.

Filecoin (FIL) could rise amid growing demand for its decentralized storage facilities. Stacks (STX) has partnered with a blockchain infrastructure provider.

In 1930, John Maynard Keynes published his short essay ‘Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren,’ in which he outlined his vision of a future global economy characterized by leisure and abundance. As the rapid advance of artificial intelligence (AI) now threatens to displace millions of workers, it is worth revisiting this brilliant, passionate work. Keynes originally wrote his essay in 1928 for a lecture at a boys’ school in Hampshire, England, and spent two years revising it before its publication.

Congress, charging the Opposition party with various allegations of corruption. Inaugurating several infrastructure projects in Dwarka, including India's longest cable bridge that connects Dwarka with Best Dwarka, Modi alleged that the entire strength of the Congress continued to be focused on advancing one family. «If only one family had to do everything, how could the thought of building a nation arise,» he asked. «Finding a way to contain scandals and manage the administration for five years consumed all of their strength. That is why India could only rank as the eleventh largest economy in the ten years prior to 2014,» Modi said

Durable, high GDP growth requires inflation to be under control but real interest rates above 2% may not be sustainable when it comes to supporting the growth needs of the Indian economy, said Shashanka Bhide, member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India. If one goes by the MPC's projection of 4.5% average inflation in FY25, the prevailing policy repo rate of 6.5% translates into a real interest rate of 2%. Edited excerpts of an interview with ET: In your view, what is an appropriate level of real interest rate that pushes inflation back to target while ensuring that growth is supported? With the policy rate as the instrument, there is a trade-off in terms of growth while bringing down the inflation rate to the target. However, a moderate inflation rate is also needed to achieve sustained high growth. While real interest rates above 2% may not be sustainable from a growth perspective, the persistence of inflation above the target is also unacceptable in the present framework.

UFlex Limited has not only managed to provide an efficient solution to recycling multi-layer mixed plastics but have also shown a willingness to share this expertise with the wider industry ensuring that the wider industry reaps the rewards of innovative sustainable practices. Their enzyme-based delamination technology provides a sustainable packaging solution by efficiently segregating layers in aseptic packaging and reintroducing recycled paper into circulation, thereby closing the circular loop.

Amit Shah on Sunday asked BJP workers to resolve to give the Narendra Modi government a third term at the Centre with more than 400 seats, asserting that the upcoming Lok Sabha polls was about making India a superpower and the world's third largest economy. Addressing booth level workers of the party at Khajuraho, the Union minister also claimed «the Congress means corruption and corruption means Congress». Shah said the Congress during its 10-year tenure (between 2004 and 2014) had indulged in scams worth Rs 12 lakh crore. «Resolve to form Modi-led government at Centre again by winning more than 400 seats. The upcoming Lok Sabha polls is for making Bharat a superpower and the world's third largest economy under Modi's leadership,» he told his party workers.

Investing.com — Inflation will be in the spotlight; earnings season is winding down and oil prices look set to remain volatile. Here’s what you need to know to start your week.

MUMBAI (Reuters) — Indians are spending less on food, particularly staples like rice and wheat, and more on discretionary items such as processed food, as well as durables like televisions and fridges, government consumption data showed.