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How to Buy a New Home When Rates Stay High

For most of 2025 and 2026, mortgage rates have hovered just above 6%, combined with a challenging economy, this means affordability, rather than inventory, is the main constraint for those buying property.

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AI chip demand drives 6% growth for Singapore in first quarter

Singapore's economy surged six percent in the first quarter. Demand for artificial intelligence chips is driving this growth. This boost helps balance challenges from the Middle East conflict. The government maintains its annual economic forecast. Strong performance in trade, manufacturing, and finance sectors is noted. AI-related demand is expected to…

The Economic Times

Ministry to block illegal loan apps

The Bank of Thailand has submitted 79 loan applications to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society for court-ordered blocking, with 57 found to be unregistered, deputy government spokeswoman Ploytalay Laksmeesangchan said.

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Russia's economy is much worse than it seems, and 'elites are increasingly alarmed' as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction

While Russia has claimed its GDP expanded by about 13% between 2020 and 2024, Sweden's analysis of nighttime luminosity shows the economy actually shrank by 8% during that span.

Fortune

New stimulus registration opens today

Registration for the "Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40" scheme opens today from 6am for both merchants and ordinary citizens, with the government subsidising up to 60% of purchases in an effort to stimulate the grassroots economy nationwide.

Bangkok Post

SpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy

In addition to rocket companies that launch payloads into orbit, others in the sector develop satellites and vehicles or provide space-based services like communications or imagery.

Fortune

US Treasury rout tests tolerance for higher loan costs

There is anxiety over petrol prices as well as where the bond market is headed, as the US economy is jolted by the impact of conflict with Iran.

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Climate concerns 'on the retreat'

Environmental and climate concerns appear to be in retreat worldwide. The word sustainability has become politically charged, the Trump administration openly mocks corporate ESG (environmental, social, governance) criteria, and many companies are shelving their net-zero-emissions pledges.

Bangkok Post

Zero tolerance for terror, de-risking global economy: Jaishankar lists India-US common ground as US marks 250 years of independence

India and the United States are strengthening their strategic partnership. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Both nations share a commitment to fighting terrorism. They also aim to de-risk the global economy and offer more choices. Shared democratic and economic values underpin this…

The Economic Times

Centre pushed country into economic crisis: Akhilesh Yadav

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also attacked the Centre over rising prices of petrol and diesel and asked who was accountable for the state of the economy after 12 years in power, according to a Samajwadi Party (SP) statement.

The Economic Times

Traffic at Delhi Airport unaffected by Iran war, GMR bets on long-term aviation growth

Indira Gandhi International Airport anticipates strong future growth in Indian aviation. Operator GMR Airports remains bullish on the economy despite a short-term traffic dip from the Iran conflict. Infrastructure expansion is planned. New projects include an automated people mover system. Cargo expansion is also underway. Competition from Noida International Airport…

The Economic Times

India can’t escape global oil shock; fuel prices hurting economy, says former BPCL exec

India's economy is significantly impacted by the global oil shock, with crude prices surging by nearly 60%. Former BPCL Marketing Director Sukhmal Kumar Jain highlighted rising import costs and rupee depreciation as major concerns. He emphasized that the nation's heavy reliance on imports for oil and other key commodities exacerbates…

The Economic Times

BofA says you'll be 10x more productive with AI. Ignore the 0.1% result so far

The bank sees a productivity boom and an implementation gap. Here's the argument for why it will close — and why the bubble may pop before that.

Fortune

A college degree once ensured prosperity – but gen Z is finding ‘just not much out there’

Survey after survey show gen Z experiencing deep economic instability, plus eroding trust in US leadership and weakened social connections

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Shrinking snowfall is forcing a famous ski town to try and diversify beyond winter tourism

The loss of snow is driven primarily by rising temperatures linked to greenhouse gas emissions

Tom’s Guide

I drove the Toyota Grand Highlander and Honda Pilot for a week — here’s the 3-row SUV I'd spend my money on

I tested the Toyota Grand Highlander and Honda Pilot for a week to see which $50,000+ 3-row mid-size SUV reigns supreme in a head-to-head comparison.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government will be ‘bold, innovative and ambitious’ on industry – Flynn

The new Cabinet Secretary for Economy has met former workers of the Grangemouth refinery and Mossmorran ethylene plan.

The Guardian - UK

‘There is profound disappointment in him’: mood in Russia turns against Putin

Increasingly isolated president is determined to press on with Ukraine war, say well-placed sources, despite ailing economy

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Charting the Global Economy: Factory activity sags on inflation

Global economic activity is slowing, with manufacturing contracting in many regions due to persistent inflation and the ongoing energy crunch. Bond yields have surged to a two-decade high. While the UK saw inflation ease, other nations grapple with rising prices and currency pressures, impacting consumers and businesses worldwide.

The Conversation

Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrong

It is forgivable to think that an oil shock mainly hurts at the petrol pump. After all, that is where households feel it first. But when my colleagues and I at the Bureau for Economic Research started digging through South Africa’s fuel data, a different story emerged – one that…

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer defiant as Labour leadership challenge mounts from rivals: ‘Our plan is working’

Starmer highlights the UK’s growing economy, migration numbers falling and low NHS waiting times as he faces pressure over leadership

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Jensen Huang: 'It's very clear that AI is going to impact every industry. I think that every nation needs to...' - lessons on artificial intelligence, technology, global economy and how AI will transform every country by Nvidia CEO and GPU inventor

Quote of the day by Jensen Huang: Jensen Huang stresses AI's transformative power, urging nations to prioritize it in their strategies. He likens AI's impact to electricity and the internet, affecting every industry from healthcare to finance. Countries investing in AI research and infrastructure will likely lead global innovation and…

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We’re Not in a Bubble. Wall Street Just Hasn’t Caught Up With the New ‘Physics’ of the Stock Market.

Traditional signals about the overheating of the U.S. stock market are ceasing to work in the age of digital transformation.

The Economic Times

Jammu and Kashmir govt imposes spending curbs, restricts official events

Jammu and Kashmir government has implemented stringent expenditure-control measures to ensure fiscal discipline. Restrictions are now in place for official functions, foreign travel, vehicle purchases, and hiring of office spaces. The directive emphasizes utmost economy, discouraging non-essential travel and promoting virtual alternatives for events.

The Economic Times

Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela

The U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's cohesive and ideologically entrenched government, coupled with U.S. legal constraints and its state-run economy, present significant challenges to regime change efforts.

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