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What if India’s waste could power its growth? Bhupender Yadav makes the circular economy pitch

India should view the circular economy as a way to make growth more resource-efficient, resilient and sustainable rather than simply as a waste-management exercise, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said. He highlighted the expansion of recycling infrastructure, extended producer responsibility and markets for recycled materials as key pillars of India’s…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Bond market turmoil puts Fed Rate decision under spotlight

A global bond market selloff has put the Federal Reserve’s rate decision under the spotlight, with investors weighing the risks of another hike against a pause. Persistent inflation, rising oil prices, fiscal deficits and elevated Treasury yields have heightened concerns over the term premium and the outlook for long-term borrowing…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Texas farmer swaps cotton for sheep grazing, turning a $200,000 loss into $300,000 profit

Chad Raines, a fourth-generation Texas cotton farmer, stopped planting cotton after years of losses and found a very different way to make a living from his land and livestock. Instead of relying on crops, he began moving sheep between solar farms, where the animals graze on grass growing beneath and…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Slavery was not a footnote to British history. It helped shape the nation

Register of British Slave Traders reveals how deeply the trafficking of Africans was embedded in the country’s politics, economy, institutions and culture

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

The Economics of Hosting the Olympics

Explore the economics of hosting the Olympics, from soaring construction costs to tourism revenue, long-term debt, and the true return on investment.

inkl · Sep 14

Maersk plans to expand fleet as CEO sees new era for shipping

In light of shifting shipping economics, Maersk is set to expand its container fleet, embracing market volatility as a path to increased profits.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Russians are packing up again. Fear of a ‘digital jail’ is one reason

Russians are leaving their homeland amid political unrest and growing fears. Recent Ukrainian drone attacks have fueled concerns about further troop mobilization. Many cite restrictions on internet access and a declining economy as reasons. Shrinking freedoms and fears of military service also drive emigration. This exodus reflects a desire for…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

View from The Hill: One Nation would have more people leaving than entering Australia over three years

One Nation on Monday released a radical policy proposing Australia’s net overseas migration (NOM) be negative over three years, as the country reduced its temporary migrant population by 750,000.

The Conversation · Sep 14

ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI, defence, power: Investors need to be selective as valuations turn expensive, says Aditya Khemani

Aditya Khemani, Head of Equities at Invesco Mutual Fund, believes investors need to be particularly selective at this stage. He cautions against confusing strong earnings momentum with business quality, especially when red flags such as weak cash flows or stretched valuations are overlooked. While India’s growing domestic liquidity provides a…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Global interest rates are rising: Will RBI rates, home loan EMIs and investments be affected?

Loans would get costlier if and when the RBI hikes interest rates. In floating-rate loans, EMIs would rise even for existing loans. However, the RBI’s next rate-hike cycle would be shallow. High global bond yields or interest rates matter for the RBI, but they are not the decisive factor.

The Economic Times · Sep 14