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Nasscom's new UK Technology Advisory Council will feed into FTA talks and the Tech Security Initiative. Indian IT firms employ 35,000+ in the UK, 62% outside London.
From FY28, Indian banks start provisioning for bad loans the moment risk rises, not after default. A credit score drop triggers higher provisioning and higher loan costs. What to track and how to protect your score.
ProNearMe survey finds skilled trades earnings grew 15% in FY26, compared to 9% for corporate jobs. Platform verification and faster payments drive the gap.
Goldman Sachs now expects the Fed to cut rates in June and December 2027, pushing back prior forecasts. Here's what that means for bonds, the dollar, and gold.
India's May CPI of 3.93% pressures the RBI's rate path, lifts bond yields, and threatens urban spending. Here's the transmission from fuel costs to rupees to consumption.
TBC Uzbekistan's new payroll module processes salary payments 24/7, turning 30,000 SME clients into an employee acquisition funnel for its retail banking stack.
The UAE said reports of a $3B transfer to Iran are entirely false. JD Vance rejected cash-for-deal claims. No timeline set for Strait talks.
SpaceX closed up 19.2% at $160.95 in its debut, the largest U.S. IPO on record. Peace-talk progress lifted indexes 7% for the week, but the Fed's first Warsh meeting and a 55% rate-hike probability loom.
SpaceX's IPO tests summer AI momentum as Toronto retail vacancies rise and Canadian household wealth hits $18.6 trillion. The macro cross-currents converge on the next Fed meeting.
Kevin Warsh chairs his first FOMC meeting as the 10-year yield edges toward 4.50%. Growth stocks sell off. AlphaScala scores: SPY 39, MRVL 70, DELL 64. Wednesday's decision will set the market's direction.
Gene therapy companies face a manufacturing bottleneck that turns approvals into margin drag. The setup: high batch-failure rates and no standardized equipment. What would confirm a fix.
The World Bank sees Saudi GDP growing 3.1% in 2026, down from its January forecast. The East-West pipeline is expected to cushion the blow from Hormuz disruptions. Brent is forecast at $94.
AIG's Alpha Score of 42 reflects a softening premium cycle. Manufacturing risk persists, yet margin compression is the dominant force through 2025. Watch July renewal data.
The Toronto AI company, founded by a former welder, raised $27M USD led by US Venture Partners. Its platform uses camera feeds to monitor production, catch defects, and track efficiency in real time.
The World Bank cut its 2024 global growth forecast while U.S.-Iran talks advanced, creating headwinds for energy and tailwinds for transport. AI user growth data also drove tech sentiment.
DSM Fresh Foods (Zappfresh) signs MoU with Gohpur Fish Farmer Producer Company for a 100-acre, 300-tonne freshwater fish farming project in Assam's Biswanath district.
Germany's inflation rate dropped to 2.6% in May, the first decline in three months, keeping the ECB on track for a June rate cut despite sticky services prices.
Britain's defence secretary resigned over a funding shortfall the Treasury cannot close. Debt above 100% of GDP and stagnant growth leave military promises unfunded. Healey asked for £18bn more through 2030. He got nothing.
BOK researchers warn dual polarization in wealth and income is worsening, with young non-homeowners falling into lower brackets. The net wealth Gini hit 0.625 in 2025, up from 0.584 in 2017.
BrentWorks' CiteSentinel scans legal documents for fabricated case citations before they reach a judge, targeting a problem that has led to sanctions for dozens of law firms since ChatGPT became common.
New jobless claims climbed to 229,000 last week, vs 219,000 expected, the highest since February. The rise tempered rate-hike bets and pushed Treasury yields lower.
Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent unveiled savings accounts for foster youth, with $1,000 deposits and investment access. Over 400,000 children eligible when Trump Accounts launch July 4.
Pharma's AI push is shifting from drug discovery to factory floors. GlobalData says digital twins and predictive maintenance can boost output without new plants. FDA and EMA are taking different regulatory approaches.
An analyst reiterated a hold on Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) with no new price target. Brazil's retail headwinds and high rates cap upside. The next catalyst is the quarterly report.
PMK founder lists demands from education funding to disaster relief ahead of NITI Aayog meet. State seeks formula change for central allocations.
India's 7.7% real GDP growth masks a demand slump: private consumption share fell to 55.7% of GDP. Inflation, El Niño, and weak investment threaten the outlook.
Shelter and services inflation keep the Fed on hold, pressuring intermediate Treasuries. SCHR's yield curve exposure means the pain isn't over. The next CPI report is the catalyst.
At the Wells Fargo conference, Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) pitched its one-stop structural solutions strategy. The readthrough: building products firms with full-system offerings may gain an edge.
Apollo co-president John Zito says AI's potential deflationary impact overwhelms traditional macro signals, forcing the firm to hedge both inflation and deflation with Treasurys and hard assets.
SPY fell 1.57% after a CPI-led rally reversed on war headlines. Rate-cut bets faded. Gold rose. The PPI report is due Friday, offering the next test of the inflation trend.