Evening digest: Intel soars on Apple hopes, China pressures the UK, India’s growth beats forecasts
A big tech bounce, rising geopolitical tensions, and fresh economic momentum shaped the day’s headlines. Intel led markets higher after…
How long will it take for India to become a $5 trillion economy?
India’s march toward becoming a $5 trillion economy has been a central theme in policy and investor discussions. Now, Vishrut…
Ukraine peace hopes send gasoil crack plummeting; sanctions easing on Russia eyed
Hopes for a potential peace plan in Ukraine have sent shockwaves through the energy market this week, causing the gasoil…
StoneX targets India with dual strategy: precious metals trading, major tech expansion
US financial services firm StoneX Group is set to significantly expand its footprint in the burgeoning Indian market with a…
Japan strengthens AI and semiconductor push with extra budget plan
Japan is moving ahead with a new spending plan to reinforce its long-term strategy for artificial intelligence and semiconductor development.…
India’s GDP growth surges to six-quarter high of 8.2% in Q2, outpacing forecasts
India’s economy grew 8.2% in the second quarter of FY 2025–26, marking the strongest expansion in six quarters and significantly…
Global geothermal investment set to soar 20% annually through 2030, driven by regional demand
Global investment in geothermal energy is set to soar, with capital expenditure (capex) projected to climb by approximately 20% annually…
Brazil jobless rate hits new historic low, but analysts flag signs of cooling
Brazil’s unemployment rate decreased to 5.4% in the October quarter, the lowest number in the IBGE’s historical series and a…
OpenAI linked borrowing approaches $100B as data centre funding expands
OpenAI’s rapidly growing infrastructure requirements are driving a surge of borrowing among its partners, pushing total debt tied to the…
Canada’s economy beats Q3 expectations on strong oil exports, government outlays
Canada’s economy grew much faster than expected in the third quarter, driven by a surge in oil exports and government…