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India’s education spending share drops below UNESCO’s 15% standard

India's education funding remains below UNESCO's public expenditure benchmark. Lower secondary completion rates lag significantly behind the 2025 target. Upper secondary completion also shows slow progress, missing its 2025 goal. Many emerging and advanced economies face similar funding challenges. Global trends indicate a move away from public education financing benchmarks.

The Economic Times

UK economy set for another quarter of growth as ‘big picture’ shows resilience

Some economists think GDP will have increased 0.4% for the second quarter, between April and June.

Evening Standard

Household income plunges in Greece, Austria despite overall OECD growth

New OECD data shows a widening gap between economic growth and household prosperity, with Greece and Austria bearing the sharpest falls in real income.

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Apollo's Torsten Slok Says AI Capex Boom Is Growing Nearly Twice as Fast as the Mid-2000s Housing Bubble

The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. According to a recent analysis, data-center investment growth is “building at close to twice the pace” of the mid-2000s housing boom. This breakneck speed presents a severe macroeconomic threat if AI demand falters and triggers a sudden…

Benzinga

AI frenzy spooks investors but JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says spending boom likely to pay off. Here's why

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon believes massive capital expenditure in artificial intelligence by hyperscalers will ultimately pay off despite market anxiety. Speaking to CNBC, Dimon noted that AI infrastructure demand is driving US economic growth and GDP, though individual data centre project risks require careful case-by-case analysis.

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Kotak sees India posting BoP surplus in FY27; expects 50 bps rate hike in second half

India anticipates a balance of payments surplus in FY27. Stronger capital inflows and higher foreign direct investment will support this positive external position. Headline inflation for fiscal year twenty twenty-seven has been revised lower to five percent. Domestic activity improvements and easing supply pressures also boost GDP growth projections.

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‘People are crying for Sheikh Hasina to return’: Bangladesh rights leader Siddiqui

A human rights official claims Bangladesh faces a severe economic crisis and people want Sheikh Hasina back. He stated that millions of supporters await her return to the country by December. The official alleged the nation's GDP growth has sharply slowed, impacting jobs significantly. Many citizens are comparing the current…

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Why Thailand must rethink growth strategy

It is an undeniable fact that the Thai economy needs to transform. Thai people cannot survive on GDP growth of just 2-3%. This is not because the country needs rapid growth to improve living standards or remain economically competitive with its neighbours. It is because it needs growth to service…

Bangkok Post

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

Indian equities ended marginally higher despite sharp swings driven by closing auction session confusion. RBI maintained rates, raised FY27 GDP outlook and lowered inflation forecast. Realty, auto and metal stocks outperformed, while analysts expect Nifty to remain range-bound unless it decisively crosses 24,800.

The Economic Times

Economic Data Pushes Dollar Lower as Bond Yields Climb

After the Fed meeting and the release of the latest US inflation and GDP data, the dollar weakened. The US Dollar Index lost 1.6% and fell below 100.

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CREDAI, NAREDCO hail RBI policy, stable home loan interest rate to help sustain housing demand

Realtors welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's decision to maintain the repo rate. This stability in home loan interest rates is expected to sustain housing demand. The central bank kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting. RBI marginally raised the GDP forecast while slightly lowering the…

The Economic Times

Sensex rises 152 points, Nifty closes above 24,600 as market trims gains. What lies ahead?

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Wednesday after the RBI MPC maintained interest rates and raised the FY27 GDP growth outlook. Despite early upswings, markets trimmed gains due to rising crude prices and West Asia tensions. Auto and realty stocks outperformed, while IT shares faced selling pressure.

The Economic Times

RBI's rate, GDP and inflation verdicts also come with some stark warnings

2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent on Wednesday. This decision marks the fourth consecutive meeting without a change in the key interest rate. The central bank cited sticky inflation and geopolitical risks as reasons for its cautious approach. Global economic…

The Economic Times

RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: Repo rate decision, inflation outlook & GDP forecast; key takeaways from Governor Sanjay Malhotra's speech

RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate steady at 5.25 percent, reflecting a cautious approach amid global instability and persistent inflation pressures. Despite these challenges, the domestic economy demonstrates resilience, with a projected GDP growth of 6.7 percent for…

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RBI GDP Growth 2026-27: Malhotra & Co lift FY27 GDP forecast to 6.7% from 6.6% on growth resilience

RBI GDP Growth 2026: The Reserve Bank of India raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7 percent. It kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. The central bank cited resilient domestic economic activity and a better first quarter. Inflation risks from higher oil prices and weather shocks…

The Economic Times

RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: Your one-stop guide for all key decisions

RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to uphold its policy repo rate at 5.25 percent, a choice made after considering the steady performance of the economy alongside climbing inflation expectations. Additionally, the central bank has elevated its GDP growth prediction for the fiscal…

International Business Times

Latest IMF and Trade.gov Updates Highlight Dominican Republic's Economic Outlook Under President Luis Abinader

According to Trade.gov's latest Country Commercial Guide, the Dominican Republic continues to stand out as the largest economy in the region, supported by an increasingly diversified market spanning tourism, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, logistics, financial services, and real estate.

The Economic Times

Household savings rise to 21.7% of GDP in FY25: Govt

Household savings increased to 21.7 percent of GDP in 2024-25. Government and RBI measures aim to boost incomes and financial security. RBI enhanced financial system resilience by adjusting consumer credit risk weights. Income tax exemptions and GST rationalization support household disposable incomes. Focus on ease of doing business fosters overall…

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The Independent UK

Prolonged Iran war could tip UK into recession next year, report warns

The EY economic outlook cautions that GDP could slow to 0.5% this year and contract by 0.2% next year if the Strait of Hormuz remains shut into 2027.

Bangkok Post

Thailand seeks to lift investment

Thailand aims to raise total investment to 30% of GDP to escape the middle-income trap and achieve high-income status within the next 12 years, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.

Bangkok Post

Thailand moves closer to currency watchlist removal

The Bank of Thailand is upbeat that the nation could be removed from the US Treasury's Monitoring List in the next review following improvement in the latest report.

The Conversation

Britain’s quarter century: wealth and widening inequality

In this second part in our series on how the UK has changed in the past 25 years, we look at the finances of both the nation and individuals, before turning to housing and business.

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Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Microsoft Leads a Surge in Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +1.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +3.36%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +1.65%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Sinks as the Yen Soars on Suspected Japanese Intervention

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 6-week low on Thursday and finished down by -0.99%. The dollar retreated on Thursday’s US economic news that showed Q2 GDP growing less than expected and the Jun core PCE prices index easing as expected, dovish factors for Fed policy. The dollar...

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Stocks Rally on Stellar Microsoft Earnings and Chip Stock Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.86%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.65%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.84%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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