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Rivian beat Q1 delivery guidance but lost $655 million. The R2 launch and VW's $5.8 billion investment backstop the path to 2027 EBITDA targets.
ING warns Philippine peso faces further weakness from VP Duterte impeachment trial even as inflation cools. BSP expected to hike 50bp. Peso seen at 61.70 in month.
The NHC issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the Florida Panhandle as the system could strengthen into a tropical storm within 48 hours, bringing heavy rain and flood risk.
Rising rates pressure Cellnex Telecom (CLNXF) shares. A Seeking Alpha contributor rates the stock a strong buy, citing inflation-linked revenue and contract structure as buffers.
IT bellwether TCS gained ₹72,000 crore in weekly market value after beating profit estimates. Five of the top-10 firms added ₹1.54 lakh crore combined.
The 30-year TIPS yield closed at 2.91%, the highest since 2010, as the yield curve signals two rate hikes ahead. For new buyers, long-term bonds offer attractive yields despite inflation risks.
Indian banks closed Sunday plus Kharchi Puja holiday in Tripura this week; digital services unaffected. Next week has no state-specific closures for banks.
Chinese-owned EV factories in Indonesia run below 15% utilization. The IEA data shows assembly capacity without technological control. Jakarta needs an industrial capability scorecard.
The delayed Cost Inflation Index for 2026-27 leaves property sellers who sold between April-June 2026 with underpaid advance tax. Here's how to adjust.
Pakistan's current account swung to a $139 million deficit in FY26 from a $1.84 billion surplus, as a trade gap of $35.5 billion offset a $3.3 billion rise in remittances.
The Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index surged 31.1 points to 41.4 in July, its highest since 2021. New orders and employment also rose.
Mexico's World Cup generated only $2bn in economic impact, far below targets, with GDP contracting and USMCA uncertainty weighing. Analysts say trade certainty is the key driver.
Reserve Bank of India tenders for polymer banknote suppliers, citing durability and lower printing costs. Pilot supply sought; no full rollout date.
HSBC became the first firm cleared by the Bank of England to operate a live digital securities depository, paving the way for the UK's first sovereign digital bond.
June CPI fell 0.4% month-over-month, pulling the annual rate from 4.2% to 3.5%. The drop was driven by a 9.5% decline in gasoline prices. The data sets up the July Fed meeting with inflation still above target.
Poor HR documentation leaves companies open to employment lawsuits that can cost hundreds of thousands. Coombe says plaintiff attorneys target the paper trail, not just the decision.
The mobile phone reached the global majority faster than any prior technology. Iqbal Quadir's Grameenphone model turned phones into income-generating assets, reshaping telecom economics in emerging markets.
Small-batch candle makers who test wax, wick, and fragrance together before production reduce variation and improve burn consistency. Key steps include material compatibility checks, written records, and clear safety guidance.
Rakesh Mohan, PM Modi's economic adviser, urges India to attract Chinese investment, reconsider RCEP, and join CPTPP to strengthen manufacturing and exports amid US trade uncertainty.
Regional unrest and a sector slowdown are pushing Indian hospitality staff back from the Gulf, recruiters said. Mid-level managers and skilled workers lead the return.
India's Semicon 2.0 will pay chip startups the 9% fabrication discount big firms like Nvidia get, covering prototype costs that can hit ₹2,000 crore.
KC Fed report shows community banks hold 72% of rural branches and 81% of farm debt, making them harder to replace as their asset share shrinks.
Traders exit SOFR put positions after two softer-than-expected CPI and PPI prints. Swaps now price 13% odds of a July hike, down from 40% Monday.
A Seeking Alpha analyst upgraded the FolioBeyond RISR ETF, citing renewed inflation fears. The fund's negative duration positions it for rising rates.
The shift to the Producer Price Index changes how the government indexes long-term contracts, with ministries told to adopt the new metric immediately.
A Hyderabad school fired a teacher for assigning Islamic prayers as homework to a Hindu second-grader. BJP leaders demanded state action, citing similar past incidents.
Dixon Tech, Kaynes, Amber, Syrma rally after Cabinet clears ₹62,500 crore mobile PLI 2.0. Macquarie sees Dixon as clearest near-term beneficiary, Amber as 'sleeper beneficiary'.
The next phase of India's semiconductor programme aims to catalyse $40-50 billion in investments and create 2-3 lakh high-skilled jobs, industry bodies said.
Tisza's legal chief told 24.hu the party wants a proportional system that would make it harder for a single party to win the two-thirds majority needed to change the constitution. The reform would follow a new constitution and referendum.
South Korea's central bank raised its key rate to 3.75% on Thursday, the first hike since 2023, as inflation is seen staying above target for an extended period.