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Domestic flows powering Indian markets despite FII exit: Gautam Trivedi

Despite foreign investor outflows, domestic investors are bolstering Indian equities, keeping benchmark indices resilient. Market veteran Gautam Trivedi notes a divergence between the economy and stock market, with India appearing unattractive to foreign investors compared to AI and commodity-linked emerging markets. Domestic inflows, driven by retail and institutional investors seeking…

The Economic Times

92,000 Layoffs Later, Tech Workers Fear What’s Coming Next

For years, people believed technology would create endless opportunities. Learn coding, join a big tech company, work hard, and your future would stay secure. That dream now feels shakier than ever. In 2026 alone, more than 92,000 tech workers have already lost their jobs. Giants like Meta , Microsoft, Amazon,…

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PM Modi Work from Home Advisory Updates: Here's what IT companies, industry bodies and leaders are saying about WFH shift

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a return to work-from-home and virtual meetings. Businesses are reviewing remote work options. Citizens are urged to reduce fuel consumption, use public transport, and avoid unnecessary foreign travel. The appeal also includes reducing non-essential gold and edible oil purchases, and preferring Made-in-India products…

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India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainer

India's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreements. High imports pressure India's trade deficit and foreign exchange. The government is reviewing trade policies to curb these imports and protect reserves.

The Economic Times

India's gold imports: How it impacts our economy | An explainer

India's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching USD 71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreements. High imports pressure India's trade deficit and foreign exchange. The government is reviewing trade policies to curb these imports and protect reserves.

The Economic Times

The gap between America’s wealthiest and everyday citizens is the biggest it has been in generations

The U.S. economy is increasingly bifurcating, with high gas prices and employment issues hitting lower-income households, while the richest Americans enjoy tax cuts and a soaring stock market

The Independent UK

The Gig Economy and the Trust Crisis: Why the Current Model Needs Work

When it comes to screening new workers, the gig economy is a contradiction. It's a labor market built on speed and flexibility. Yet, the process for conducting background checks on those workers is slow, redundant, and increasingly risky.

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Quote of the day by Thomas Piketty: “Refusing to deal with numbers rarely serves the interests of the...” Lesson on money, rising inequality, and why numbers reveal the truth — The modern Marx and writer of Capital in the Twenty-First Century, explains why ignoring economic reality hurts ordinary people the most

Quote of the day: Thomas Piketty warns that ignoring economic data often harms poor and middle-class families the most. In today’s world of rising inflation, wealth inequality, housing pressure, and falling purchasing power, numbers matter more than opinions. The writer of Capital in the Twenty-First Century argues that facts, wages,…

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Pensions for Botswana’s elderly are growing, but care services are lacking – study tracks 20 years

Botswana’s economy is projected to contract by 0.4% in 2026, driven largely by a slowdown in the diamond sector. Diamonds account for a third of fiscal revenues and a quarter of GDP. This means the government has less money to spend, even before making any policy choices.

The Conversation

PM Modi's appeal to postpone gold buying could hurt jewellery industry, says GJC

The gems and jewellery sector anticipates challenges following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to delay gold purchases. Industry leaders suggest unlocking existing household gold through a Gold Monetisation Scheme. This approach could reduce imports and strengthen the economy. The appeal aims to conserve foreign exchange amid West Asia's crisis. The…

The Economic Times

After PM Modi’s WFH appeal, Nitin Gadkari has this message for Indians to save fuel amid Iran war

Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to conserve fuel by reducing petrol and diesel consumption, promoting work-from-home, public transport, and carpooling. He also advised against non-essential foreign travel and gold purchases for at least a year to bolster foreign exchange reserves and the domestic economy.

The Economic Times

UK households bracing for new cost of living crisis, report finds

PwC survey reports fast fall in consumer confidence with people worried about Iran war’s impact on economy and personal finances

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like we went bankrupt overnight’: poorest Somalis suffer as piles of worthless shillings mount up

Banknotes are now so tattered that even buses refuse to accept them, as a dollarised economy and mobile phone payments push up the cost of essentials

The Guardian - UK

Why PM Modi Suddenly Wants Indians to Work From Home

As fuel prices rise and tensions in West Asia continue to grow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made an unexpected appeal to Indians work from home whenever possible, avoid unnecessary travel, and use fuel carefully. For many people, it sounded like a reminder from the Covid era. But behind this…

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Practical Steps Drivers Can Take After a Commercial Truck Accident

For those individuals who have encountered the need to transport commercial trucks through their economy, this area is an important aspect of the American economy.

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde bets on tech to reverse postcolonial brain drain

African archipelago hopes startups, digital infrastructure and diaspora investment can transform its economy

The Economic Times

Charting the global economy: US job growth exceeds projections

US employers added more jobs than expected for a second month. Germany's industrial output declined again. Australia's central bank raised interest rates for a third consecutive meeting. These events highlight varied global economic performance.

Reason

Venezuelan Victims of Socialism Are Using RuneScape To Make Money

Venezuelan players mine in-game resources and turn hours of gameplay into dollars or cryptocurrency.

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Why Some SUVs Are Becoming More Popular Than Sedans

There was a time when sedans dominated the roads. They were considered stylish, practical, and ideal for both city driving and long journeys. Many families dreamed of owning a sleek sedan because it represented comfort, success, and modern living. Today, however, the automobile market looks very different. SUVs are now…

Fortune

'He feels like that's more fulfilling than doing summer school at some fancy college': Ford CEO says his Gen Z son is choosing hands-on work

Jim Farley told Fortune that we're still only in the "second or third inning" of solving the shortage of blue-collar workers in the essential economy.

The Economic Times

India must leverage its digital verification architecture to evolve into a trust-based economy

India faces a low-trust economy with high friction, exemplified by complex KYC norms. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this issue. The nation must shift towards a trust-based system by rewarding responsible conduct. Leveraging digital infrastructure like Aadhaar and UPI offers a path to reduce friction and build trust. This transition…

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If You Want to Know How Much Inflation Has Really Hurt U.S. Consumers, Skip the CPI and Study Big Mac Burger Prices

This analysis explores the gap between official core CPI and real-world costs using the Big Mac as a constant. Hedonic adjustments create a statistical illusion of growth while masking a long-term decline in purchasing power.

Budget and the Bees

19 States Are Raising Minimum Wages in 2026—Here’s How It Impacts Women

The minimum wage landscape is shifting again in 2026, with 19 states implementing increases that will directly affect millions of workers. While these changes touch many households, women—especially those in lower-paying industries—stand to experience some of the most significant impacts. From retail and hospitality to caregiving roles, women make up…

Fortune

Stripe CEO says a wave of token theft is wreaking havoc on the AI economy

Patrick Collison warned that token theft is so rampant many AI startups will have to stop offering free trials.

Fortune

Two Americas, one drive-thru: Welcome to fast food's contradictory, split-screen economy

From McDonald's to Papa John's to Wingstop, Q1 earnings are painting a portrait of a nation sorting itself into winners and losers at the drive-thru window.

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