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India’s Inflation Exceeds RBI Target as Food and Fuel Prices Rise
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India’s Inflation Exceeds RBI Target as Food and Fuel Prices Rise

Inflation in India rose above the Reserve Bank’s target for the first time in over a year, driven by higher food and fuel costs amid uneven rainfall and global energy pressures.

Fed May Consider Rate Hike if Inflation Remains Elevated, Warns Waller
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Fed May Consider Rate Hike if Inflation Remains Elevated, Warns Waller

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled that persistent inflation could prompt interest rate increases, emphasizing careful monitoring of upcoming economic data.

India’s Inflation Surpasses RBI Target as June Consumer Prices Rise Above Expectations
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India’s Inflation Surpasses RBI Target as June Consumer Prices Rise Above Expectations

India’s annual inflation rate climbed to 4.38% in June, exceeding the Reserve Bank’s target for the first time in over a year amid rising food and fuel costs and geopolitical tensions.

China’s Economic Growth Slows as Domestic Weakness Counters Export Strength
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China’s Economic Growth Slows as Domestic Weakness Counters Export Strength

China’s economy likely expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter, with strong exports offset by weak household spending and subdued private investment.

Kazakhstan’s Economy Expands by 4.1% in First Half of 2026, Driven by Investment and Industry Growth
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Kazakhstan’s Economy Expands by 4.1% in First Half of 2026, Driven by Investment and Industry Growth

Kazakhstan’s GDP grew 4.1% in early 2026, supported by strong private capital inflows, rising manufacturing output, and construction gains amid ongoing infrastructure investments.

Major U.S. Banks Begin Earnings Season Amid Anticipation of Inflation Data
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Major U.S. Banks Begin Earnings Season Amid Anticipation of Inflation Data

Five leading U.S. banks will release second-quarter earnings ahead of key inflation reports, providing insights into economic health and credit conditions.

Bitcoin Dips Below $63,000 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions and Market Uncertainty
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Bitcoin Dips Below $63,000 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions and Market Uncertainty

Bitcoin fell below $63,000 as renewed US-Iran conflicts around the Strait of Hormuz sparked fears of prolonged oil supply disruptions and global inflation pressures.

Gold and Silver Prices Drop Amid Stronger Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Concerns
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Gold and Silver Prices Drop Amid Stronger Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Concerns

Gold and silver prices declined sharply, pressured by a stronger US dollar and growing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate increases despite geopolitical tensions.

Hamptons Home Prices Hit New Records Amid Surging Demand and Limited Supply
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Hamptons Home Prices Hit New Records Amid Surging Demand and Limited Supply

The average home price in the Hamptons has soared to $4.5 million, driven by strong Wall Street bonuses and a persistent shortage of available properties.

US-Iran Strikes Near Hormuz Trigger Oil Price Surge and Stock Futures Decline
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US-Iran Strikes Near Hormuz Trigger Oil Price Surge and Stock Futures Decline

Renewed military clashes between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher and caused US stock futures to drop amid concerns over disrupted energy supplies.

Rising Unemployment in China Pushes Jobseekers to Use Communist Party Centres as Workspaces
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Rising Unemployment in China Pushes Jobseekers to Use Communist Party Centres as Workspaces

China's faltering job market is driving unemployed workers to repurpose Communist Party community centres as free workspace hubs amid economic slowdown.

Madhya Pradesh Reports India’s Lowest Unemployment Rate with New Economic Initiatives
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Madhya Pradesh Reports India’s Lowest Unemployment Rate with New Economic Initiatives

Madhya Pradesh leads India in low unemployment, backed by major industrial projects, social welfare schemes, and plans for the Uniform Civil Code, announced by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.