The Federal Government Ran Up a $2 Trillion Deficit in 2026 Congress hasn’t balanced the budget in 25 years. Reason · Oct 5
Trump’s recent statements on the economy are even more bonkers than usual Our ‘genius’ president is revealing his ignorance of economics, fueling concerns about the threat he poses to the world The Guardian - US · Oct 5
Delhi man living in Canada says quitting Indian food helped him stay fit and workout longer; he eats four meals a day including 150 grams of protein and stays on a calorie deficit now A Delhi man living in Canada says he reached the best shape of his life after giving up Indian food about 1.5 years ago. He now eats four meals a day, tracks over 150 grams of protein and stays in a calorie deficit, a claim that has sparked a mixed… The Economic Times · Oct 5
India-US trade talks hit a plateau, with little room left to give or take, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman India and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement aimed at expanding market access and addressing trade balance concerns. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned that both sides appear to have reached a plateau in negotiations. She indicated that further concessions may be challenging following rigorous discussions. Despite this, she… The Economic Times · Oct 5
How India’s food prices rose this September In September 2026, a kilogram of onion cost 93% more than last year, while sugar prices were up 28% and rice was up about 8%, on average, according to ISignal’s Food Price Watch dashboard, which uses Department of Consumer Affairs data. This is in a year with the fourth lowest… Newslaundry · Oct 5
EU, China to hold Beijing talks this week to avert trade war EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic is set to visit Beijing for crucial discussions regarding trade relations. As European leaders express concerns about unfair competition from Chinese industries, a potential trade war looms. The EU aims to reduce its significant trade deficit with China, which reached around 360 billion euros last… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Lando Norris reveals "painful" McLaren deficit after Bahrain GP Lando Norris says McLaren’s straightline speed deficit is costing him almost two-tenths per lap Motorsport · Oct 4
McLaren explains recurring Norris straightline speed issue after Bahrain GP qualifying Lando Norris' lack of speed at the end of straights proved to be an issue in last week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix - and this has resurfaced in Malaysia Autosport · Oct 3
Andrea Stella explains recurring Lando Norris straightline speed issue after Bahrain GP qualifying Norris' lack of speed at the end of straights proved to be an issue in last week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix - and this has resurfaced in Malaysia Motorsport · Oct 3
China opens anti-dumping probe into EU days before Beijing trade talks Running a €1 billion-a-day deficit with China, Brussels has nearly tripled the rate of its own trade investigations and is warning of "harsher measures" unless Beijing offers something concrete. Euronews · Oct 3
Sugar Prices Soar as Weather Concerns Spur Fund Buying March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.99 (+5.23%) on Friday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +24.20 (+4.77%). Sugar prices soared on Friday, with NY sugar posting a 1.5-year nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 2.5-week high. Weather risks prompted fund... Barchart · Oct 2
Sugar Prices Surge on Concern About Weather-Related Supply Losses March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.85 (+4.49%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +21.20 (+4.18%). Sugar prices are surging today, with NY sugar posting a 1.5-year nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 2-week high. Weather risks are prompting fund... Barchart · Oct 2
French government forecasts 1% growth in 2027: What do experts think? France's High Council for Public Finance calls the government's 1.0% growth forecast for the 2027 budget "optimistic", as economists warn of a possible "slippage" and the executive still has to secure approval. Euronews · Oct 2
Colombia's Central Bank Just Raised Rates Again — What It Means for Families Sending Money Home Colombia's central bank raised rates to 12.25% in a surprise vote. What it means for inflation, the IMF talks, and families sending money home Latin Times · Oct 2
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 Nasdaq hits record high after weaker-than-expected US jobs report – as it happened US economy only added 29,000 jobs in September, which might deter the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates
Euronews · Oct 2 EU says oil reserve release possible amid US pressure Good morning from Brussels. This Friday morning: how EU governments could move to release strategic oil reserves amid US pressure, and the EU closes the book on Ukraine’s $27 billion deficit.
The Economic Times · Oct 2 FCNR inflows cushion rupee, BoP; FII flows crucial for sustained external stability: Report Foreign currency non-resident inflows have significantly bolstered rupee stability and India's balance of payments. However, the current support from these inflows may not suffice for long-term external stability. Foreign institutional investor flows are crucial for maintaining economic balance as the support from FCNR is absorbed. India's goods deficit has reached…
France 24 · Oct 1 France’s purchasing power crisis: Navigating the pinch With looming elections and a draft budget that aims to address a €305.7bn financing requirement, French households are increasingly in the red. Will wages ever manage to outpace energy inflation?
The Independent UK · Oct 1 Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s government survives no-confidence vote The Czech government led by populist billionaire Andrej Babiš survives a parliamentary no-confidence vote
Barchart · Oct 1 Signs of Stronger Demand Lift Sugar Prices March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.33 (+1.77%) on Thursday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +1.00 (+0.20%). Sugar prices settled higher on Thursday amid signs that demand for sugar is better than initially projected. Covrig Analytics estimates 1.45 MMT of sugar...
Barchart · Oct 1 Sugar Prices Climb on Signs of Better Demand March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.31 (+1.67%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +2.20 (+0.43%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on signs that demand for sugar is better than initially projected. Covrig Analytics estimates 1.45 MMT of sugar will...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 1 Majority of Scottish universities are in financial deficits, report finds THE majority of Scottish universities are in a financial deficit, a new national report has found, leading to growing concerns over the country's higher education sector ...
France 24 · Oct 1 French PM presents belt-tightening 2027 budget, including frozen wages and new taxes French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Thursday presented a belt-tightening government budget for 2027, with savings predicted to come from freezing wages in the public sector and all but the lowest pensions. A series of targeted tax measures were also predicted, though the country's independent fiscal watchdog said the plans…
Euronews · Oct 1 French government to lay out budget amid record-breaking public debt The French government, lacking a clear parliamentary majority, faces a difficult political battle as it seeks to pass its budget.
Motorsport · Oct 1 Valtteri Bottas reveals causes of his Azerbaijan F1 horror show Damper 'degradation' issue and the old-spec Ferrari power unit created a large performance deficit