New Delhi: The World Bank raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% from 6.5% estimated in January, citing reduced US tariffs and the anticipated benefits of upcoming free trade agreements. These factors are expected to cushion the impact of weaker external demand stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Economic growth, however, is projected to…
The US Justice Department launched a grand jury investigation into allegations that the head of the United Auto Workers pressured another high-ranking union official to secure benefits for his fiancée and her sister, according to internal communications within the labor organization. A federal grand jury has subpoenaed the union’s court-appointed monitor as it probes the…
While the Federal Reserve has held rates steady since its December 2025 meeting, investor expectations for future interest rate decisions have shifted drastically over the course of the year. Early expectations for 2026 rate cuts quickly faded as stubborn inflation fueled interest rate volatility, heavily impacting real estate ETFs. Key Takeaways: Despite volatility driven by…
The typical monthly mortgage payment for a 2026 buyer is now projected to land 1.9% below last year’s level, a bigger improvement than the 1.3% drop forecast in December. That gain reflects steadier mortgage rate expectations paired with softer price growth, and comes alongside stronger wage growth, meaning housing now claims a smaller slice of…
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The Walt Disney Company’s live action “Moana” may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters. The movie, which cost a reported $250 million to produce, earned just $43 million from ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio…
News Published: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 21:05 [IST] India’s pharmaceutical sector is expected to begin the June quarter (Q1 FY27) on a healthy note, with most leading drugmakers likely to report better sales driven by steady domestic demand and continued momentum in exports. However, investors may need to look beyond headline revenue numbers, as profitability…
Dennis Covington joins Ramirez as a managing director based in Austin.Ramirez & Co. Ramirez & Co. is expanding its public finance group in Texas with the addition of Dennis Covington, who previously served as a chief financial officer for school districts in Texas and other states. Processing Content “Our Texas presence and our commitment to…
Shifting expectations around Fed policy have repeatedly redirected capital between crypto, commodities, and technology stocks. Kevin Warsh’s arrival at the Federal Reserve, renewed geopolitical tensions, and the AI investment boom have pushed stocks, gold, and Bitcoin onto sharply different paths this year, according to a new report from crypto trading firm BIT. The report…
Critical raw material clubs can help diversify critical minerals supply chains by improving cooperation, investment, and resilience among trusted partners. Different types of CRM clubs are designed to address distinct economic challenges, including information gaps, coordination failures, commitment issues, and distributional conflicts. Effective CRM clubs require governance arrangements that are proportionate to the complexity of…