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India's debt-to-GDP ratio moderates to 58.2% in FY26: RS

India's debt-to-GDP ratio moderated to 58.2 percent in FY26, showing improved fiscal health. The government's interest payments have declined significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic. Effective capital expenditure for FY27 exceeds fresh debt receipts, indicating asset creation focus. Central government capital expenditure between FY21 and FY26 reached Rs 44.03 lakh crore.…

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Oil prices, weak monsoon pose biggest risks to India's FY27 GDP growth, says IMF

India's economic growth faces significant risks from a widening Middle East conflict. Rising oil prices and a potentially weak monsoon pose challenges for the nation. The International Monetary Fund has slightly adjusted its growth forecasts for upcoming years. The Fund will also reassess India's national accounts quality later this year.…

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Japan’s monetary conundrum — why the yen hit a 40-year low as interest rates hit a 31-year high

Japan hiked rates to chase inflation—but its real problem is money that never showed up.

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BBBump it up, boys! The great Indian economic rating puzzle

India's fiscal discipline has improved significantly, supported by strong economic growth. Government deficit has narrowed while growth continues to outpace most major economies. India's debt structure is predominantly domestic, reducing external financing risks. These factors suggest a strong payment capacity, aligning with higher rating categories. A reassessment of India's sovereign…

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US Debt Surpasses 100% of GDP, AI's Impact on Wealth Inequality and More: This Week in Economy

As the week wraps up, let’s take a look at the top stories that made headlines. From the U.S. debt surpassing 100% of GDP to the warning issued by a top European venture capitalist, here’s a quick round-up of the week’s key events.

Benzinga

Restoring Britain’s health to 2014 levels could add 2% to GDP, thinktank says

Health Foundation paper argues health is an economic asset and improving it could generate £72bn for public finances

The Guardian - UK

Deloitte projects 6.5-6.8% GDP expansion in FY27, growth to strengthen in second half

Deloitte India on Sunday projected India's economy to grow between 6.5% and 6.8% in the current financial year, with momentum expected to pick up in the second half of FY27. The firm said growth would be supported by stronger festive demand, monetary easing and a gradual stabilisation in global economic…

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Burnham plots Ed Miliband Foreign Office shake-up as he readies policy blitz for first day as PM

Exclusive: Ed Miliband now widely expected to get the foreign secretary job as Labour sources tell The Independent that Team Burnham has been discussing major reform of the FCDO and a ‘roadmap’ back to spending 0.7 per cent of GDP on overseas aid

The Independent UK

What the 2032 Social Security Shortfall Will Cost Retirees in Every State

Reducing Social Security benefits doesn't just impact retirees — it hits state economies, creating a double-whammy effect of smaller checks and lower GDPs.

Kiplinger

West Asia crisis, uncertain monsoon major risks for growth: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted West Asia crisis and weak monsoon pose growth risks. India's economy grew over seven percent recently, supported by strong fundamentals. The central bank projects 6.6 percent GDP growth for the current financial year. Inflation forecasts are raised to 5.1 percent, driven by supply-side factors.…

The Economic Times

India's non-sovereign debt may rise to 150 pc of GDP by 2047: Crisil

India's non-sovereign debt may reach 150 percent of GDP by 2047. This increase is essential for achieving a USD 30 trillion economy. Banks alone cannot meet this massive credit demand. The debt capital market must therefore play a larger role. Reforms are needed to broaden investor participation and market depth.

The Economic Times

Government brings British Steel under public ownership; oil price rises to $85 as US-Iran tensions escalate – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war

Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics show

The Guardian - UK

China's GDP Growth Slows to 4.3% in Second Quarter as Iran War Hits Oil Prices

China's economy grew by 4.3% in Q2 2026, the slowest since 2022, due to the Iran war's impact on oil prices and weak domestic spending, despite a surge in exports.

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Evening Standard

UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth

Most economists are expecting GDP to have edged up by a paltry 0.1% in May, after slipping by 0.1% in April.

Fortune

The national debt is over 100% of GDP and most of Congress is ignoring wishes to rein it in. It’s time to amend the Constitution

Today, U.S. debt held by the public currently stands at a staggering $31.68 trillion, a little more than 100% of GDP. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), if Washington continues to embrace its standard operating procedure, that figure is projected to climb to a stunning 175% of GDP…

France 24

Chinese growth in second quarter weakest since Covid-19 era

Official data released on Wednesday shows China's GDP grew 4.3 percent in the second quarter, compared to a year prior. The last time quarterly growth was that weak was in late 2022, when China was feeling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Slow consumer demand, despite a surge in exports,…

The Economic Times

India's capital account surplus may rise to $105 billion in FY27: Motilal Oswal

India's capital account surplus is expected to reach USD 105 billion in FY27. Stronger foreign capital inflows and improved portfolio investments will support this growth. Services exports and remittances provide a steady cushion against trade deficits. The current account deficit is projected to widen modestly to USD 60 billion. This…

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Global Market: China stocks hold steady despite GDP miss as investors shift to consumer, financial shares

Chinese stocks showed stability as investors shifted focus from technology to traditional sectors. Disappointing second-quarter economic growth data did not significantly impact market sentiment. Consumer and financial stocks saw gains while technology shares experienced profit-taking. Hong Kong equities outperformed mainland markets, supported by major technology companies. European investors maintain strong…

Euronews

Europe's corporate debt ranking: Which countries borrow the most?

Seven European countries exceed the European Commission's benchmark for company debt, but the figures tell a more complex story. Multinational financing, not financially weak companies, explains much of the ranking.

The Economic Times

China's Q2 GDP growth cools to 3-1/2-year low, structural imbalances complicate policy

China's second-quarter economic growth slowed to its weakest pace in over three years. Official data revealed a 4.3% annual rise, missing analyst expectations and government targets. Industrial output showed strength while retail sales saw some improvement last month. However, property sector investment and broader investment remained under pressure. Lingering structural…

The Canberra Times

Shock APS job-cut figure aired in federal budget watchdog report

The govt would need to find billions of dollars worth of APS savings.

Fortune

Bahrain EDB’s CEO H.E. Noor is doubling down on growth amid mounting regional headwinds

As Gulf states compete through scale and headline-grabbing mega-projects, Bahrain EDB’s CEO H.E. Noor is pursuing a different path—leveraging regulatory innovation, specialist sectors, and strategic partnerships to position the kingdom as the region's agile investment hub.

The Economic Times

'Height, not GDP, is the real measure of a country's progress': Woman cites studies to claim that this body part reveals a nation's real wealth

Human height reflects national living standards more accurately than GDP. Early life nutrition and sanitation significantly impact adult height development. India's economic growth has not translated into widespread height increases. Historical data shows the United States' relative decline in average male height. The stark contrast between North and South Korea…

The Economic Times

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son says AI will need $5 trillion per year by 2040, dismisses bubble talk

"The business model will be viable because by 2040, if AI revenue makes up 20% of global GDP, spending 800 trillion yen a year is a rounding error," Son said.

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