Economy
US Mortgage Rates Ease to 6.48%, Giving Homebuyers Relief
A modest pullback in U.S. long-term mortgage rates this week has provided some breathing room for prospective homebuyers, though uncertainty tied to the…
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Latin America: India's Undervalued Export Opportunity
Latin America has quietly become one of India’s most important and fast-growing export destinations.
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FM Sitharaman and US Ambassador discuss deepening India-US economic ties
On May 21, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to discuss strengthening the India–US Economic and Financial…
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Boston Fed's Collins: Rate Hikes Possible to Curb Inflation
Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said Wednesday that the Fed may need to raise interest rates again if inflation pressures do not ease.
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EIA: Strait of Hormuz Closed Through Late May, Fuel Prices Rise
The U.S. Energy Information Administration said Tuesday it is modeling a scenario in which the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed through late May…
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China Rejects US Iran Oil Sanctions, Shakes Global Finance
China has formally nullified US sanctions on five Chinese refiners accused of buying Iranian oil, signaling a major shift in how Beijing responds to…
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Weaker Dollar Is Raising Costs for U.S. Households
The declining U.S. dollar is quietly pushing up prices for ordinary Americans—from vacation expenses to grocery bills.
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Fertilizer's Fault Line: A Hidden Threat to Food Security
Fertilizer seldom makes headlines until it matters. Oil shocks, banking crises and currency meltdowns attract attention, while fertilizer works behind the…
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US inflation rises to 3.2% as Q1 GDP grows 2%
US inflation climbed in March as oil prices jumped amid the Iran war, even as economic growth slowed from some expectations and jobless claims hit a…
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West Asia conflict could spark biggest energy surge in four years
The World Bank Group warns the conflict in West Asia may trigger the steepest jump in energy prices seen in four years, with knock-on effects across…