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Majority of food delivery, quick-commerce riders seek clean restrooms, eating spaces: Report

A recent survey indicates that gig economy riders in India desire access to clean restrooms and seating areas. Many workers frequently operate for extended periods, often exceeding ten hours each day, during their shifts. A significant portion of respondents live away from their families, which impacts their daily experiences. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

A new rate game begins. What’s inside the RBI’s new playbook?

RBI rate hike in October monetary policy marks a sharp shift to calibrated tightening, raising the repo rate to 5.5%. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra is prioritising inflation risks as crude oil, food prices and inflation expectations rise. Strong FY27 GDP growth at 7.1%, rapid credit growth and tighter liquidity give…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

IMF chief signals austerity is back as global public debt heads for 100% of GDP

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has urged heavily indebted governments to tighten their belts and central banks to take a hawkish stance, signalling a return to austerity as the energy shock from the Iran war, record public debt and a credit-fuelled AI investment boom weigh on the global economy.

Euronews · Oct 7

RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: Your one step guide for all decisions

RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Highlights: The Monetary Policy Committee has raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that inflation pressures are increasing and rate cuts are not expected soon. The Indian economy continues to show resilience, with GDP growth projected at…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

India’s great market disconnect: The economy says steady, but stocks say trouble. Which signal should investors trust?

India's macroeconomic fundamentals indicate strong growth despite the Nifty index losing 13% this year. While industrial production and corporate earnings demonstrate resilience, foreign selling pressures weigh on equities. Upcoming earnings season is crucial as investors assess the impact of input costs on margins. Analysts suggest that the market needs broader…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Poland’s ‘solidarity’ push for EU energy resilience in face of Russian aggression

In the second article in a series on the Polish economy, we look at how the country is forging closer ties with its neighbours

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Peru Says 3.4% Economic Growth Holds in 2026 Despite El Niño. Remittances Tell a Different Story.

Peru holds to 3.4% growth for 2026 despite El Niño, but remittances are cooling. See what the numbers mean for families who send money home.

Latin Times · Oct 7

Health Care Supplied Three of Every Four New U.S. Jobs Over the Past Year as September Hiring Cooled

Health care added 372,000 jobs in a year, about 75% of U.S. job growth, a Peterson-KFF brief finds, while September hiring in the sector slowed.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

From sleepy village to nuclear hub, Rooppur waits for Bangladesh’s power breakthrough

Bangladesh is set to activate its first nuclear power plant in Rooppur, which is expected to ease electricity shortages. The project has seen significant changes in the local economy and demographics as workers from Russia arrive. While some locals express optimism about job prospects, others remain apprehensive about safety concerns.…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Consumer Confidence Just Hit a 12-Year Low — What Retirees Should and Shouldn’t Change

Americans haven’t felt this uneasy about the economy in more than a decade, and retirees appear to be feeling the pressure too. The Conference Board’s...

Saving Advice · Oct 6