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TREND | 23 Mar 2025

IPL 2025, Indian PMI Print, US GDP The Week Ahead

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On the domestic front, a lacklustre week for the IPOs is expected, with only small and medium enterprise offerings on tap and no major mainboard listings.

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TREND | 21 Mar 2025

Defence budget to exceed 3% of GDP in military overhaul, says Taiwan's prez

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Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has said that the island's defence budget will exceed 3 per cent of its economic output as it overhauls its military in the face of the rising threat from China. Along with the latest equipment much of it from the United States, the military is seeking funds to retain more service people with higher pay and to lengthen compulsory national service from four months to one year. In a speech Thursday to the American Chamber of Commerce, Lai said his administration is determined to "ensure that our defense budget exceeds 3 per cent of the GDP. At the same time, we will continue to reform national defense. Lai's comments were the latest reassurance to the US and domestic critics who say Taiwan is not spending enough on its own defense. The self-governing island, which relies on the US for much of its cutting-edge weaponry, currently spends about 2.45 per cent of its gross domestic product on its military. US President Donald Trump has demanded th

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TREND | 20 Mar 2025

Swap Traders Are Betting On More Interest-Rate Cuts In Asia

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Indian, Malaysian and Thai swaps are signaling more policy easing as the dollar's weakness bolsters regional currencies.

Swap Traders Are Betting on More Interest-Rate Cuts in Asia

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TREND | 20 Mar 2025

Trade Wars, Fed Policies, Inflation: Navigating The New Normal For Global Markets

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The US will likely continue with its tariffs while other countries retaliate, creating volatility that may push inflation higher, Stephen Davies told NDTV Profit.

Indian economy continues to demonstrate resilience amid turbulent global environment: RBI Bulletin

Business Line | 19 Mar 2025

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TREND | 20 Mar 2025

Insulated From Trump Tariff Effect, India GDP To Grow 6.5% In FY26, Says Fitch

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Fitch's India GDP forecast comes on the back of 6.3% growth projection for the financial year ending March 31, 2025.

India's Health Spending Sees Significant Jump, Reaches 1.84% Of GDP: Nadda

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TREND | 19 Mar 2025

US Fed Policy: Will Donald Trump's tariff chaos pinch Jerome Powell? Interest rate to dot plot'5 indicators to watch

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US Fed Policy: Will Donald Trump's tariff chaos pinch Jerome Powell? Interest rate to dot plot'5 indicators to watch

US Fed Meeting Live: FOMC Likely To Hold Interest Rates; Stocks Gain, Dollar Strengthens Ahead Of Decision

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TREND | 19 Mar 2025

Muthoot Finance rallies 4%, hits all-time high; market cap nears Rs 1 trn

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Muthoot Finance is trading higher for the 3rd straight day, surging 10% after S&P Global Ratings upgraded the Long Term issuer rating of the company to 'BB+/B' from 'BB/B' with a stable outlook.

Shriram Finance, Muthoot Finance soar up to 5% after S&P Ratings upgrades

Business Standard | 18 Mar 2025

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TREND | 18 Mar 2025

Canada Inflation Quickens to 2.6% on End of Sales Tax Break

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The consumer price index rose at a 2.6% yearly pace last month, the highest rate since June and up from 1.9% in January, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

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TREND | 18 Mar 2025

Factors of production being reset post-Covid, compensation has risen: FM

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The finance minister said that India's household debt-to-GDP ratio was far lower compared to its peer group and some advanced economies

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TREND | 17 Mar 2025

What the GDP data doesn't show: Economy's true size and post-Covid impact

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India has not made enough progress in improving living standards. While the country has climbed international rankings, the progress remains slow

UP CM reviews $1 trn economy target, calls for accountability, reforms

Business Standard | 17 Mar 2025