Every few years, the world finds itself startled by a sudden financial disruption that “nobody saw coming.” That statement is never really true. The signs are usually blinking red for long enough — the problem...
Amazon hired as its delivery demand peaked during the COVID pandemic, meaning analysts anticipated layoffs. The company is also in the process of boosting its AI spending with a view to streamlining. Amazon said on Tuesday...
The global economy today feels like a long-distance train that is still moving — but slowing as it climbs a steep slope. Every country is tightening its grip on the guardrail. But here’s the twist: India...
Green finance is the new buzzword everywhere. Governments across the countries announce ambitious climate targets. Corporates publish glossy sustainability reports to create awareness. Investors sign pledges to support the clean transition organizations. However, promises are...
The monopoly operator of the Channel Tunnel connecting the UK to the continent Eurostar has ordered 30 French-made “Celestia” trains, with an option for 20 more. The expansion comes as rival firms eye use of...
Every economy evolves over time — sectors expand, consumption patterns shift, and new technologies reshape production and trade. To ensure that key economic indicators reflect these changes accurately, the base year used for their calculation...
India’s recently released GDP figures have taken analysts by surprise, with Q1 growth soaring to 7.8%—well above earlier estimates. Various agencies had projected growth in the range of 6.3% to 7%, while even the Reserve...
Nobel economics prize went to three researchers from the United States, Canada and France for explaining how technological progress leads to prosperity. Economists from the US, Canada and France were awarded this year’s Nobel Memorial Prize in economics on...
In the first half of 2025, more electricity was generated from green sources than from coal. Solar and wind capacities are growing at a faster pace than global electricity demand, according to new research. In...
The EU’s industry chief says the bloc plans to raise tariffs on foreign steel in a bid to counter cheap Chinese imports. Nearly 100,000 jobs have been lost in the European steel sector in the...
Gold and bitcoin have both hit record highs in recent days. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty are factors, while doubts over the US dollar are attracting institutional investors. It’s been a happy few weeks for those...
Tokenism in marketing occurs when brands make only surface-level efforts to appear diverse and inclusive, such as featuring a symbolic member of a marginalized group in a campaign but failing to involve these groups meaningfully...