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- Trump at Davos: Greenland Is a Signal, Dollar Hegemony Is the Goal Trump’s Greenland remarks at Davos are a geopolitical signal. The bigger issue is protecting US dollar dominance as de-dollarisation and gold buying rise.
- India Trade Deficit FY26: Higher, But Still Manageable DGFT data till Dec 2025 shows FY26 merchandise deficit up 10.9% and overall deficit up 9.2%, cushioned by a 12% rise in services surplus.
- Why the US Is Emerging as a Major Geopolitical Risk for India How US trade policies, tariffs, visa rules, and consumption power are reshaping global geopolitics and creating new economic risks for India.
- Yen Carry Trade Explained: Why Japan’s Rate Move Matters BOJ raised rates 25 bps to 0.75%. Here’s how the yen carry trade works, why unwinding can trigger risk-off, and what India investors should watch.
- India’s Current Account Deficit in FY26: Why the Calm May Not Last India’s trade deficit looks stable so far in FY26, but tariff pressure, goods–services imbalance, and NRI flow risks could widen the current account deficit.
- Indian Rupee at Record Low: Why India Inc Should Be Concerned The Indian rupee has weakened to ₹90.60 per dollar. From dollar liabilities to imported inflation and capital flows, the risks for India Inc are rising.
- Rupee at ₹90/$: Decoding the RBI’s Surprise Rate Cut Rupee hit ₹90 per dollar just as RBI cut rates by 25 bps. Was it bravery or a calculated risk?
- October IIP Falls to 0.4%: Export Slowdown Hits Manufacturing India’s IIP dropped to 0.4% in October 2025 as US tariffs and weak export demand hit manufacturing. See sector-wise impact, data highlights, and key takeaways.
- India’s Record Trade Deficit in Oct 2025: CAD Risks Explained India’s trade deficit hit $41.6B in Oct 2025 and $78.15B YTD, raising risks of CAD crossing 3% of GDP. A simple breakdown of exports, imports and what it means.
- US Government Shutdown 2025: Why Trump’s Fiscal Move Could Backfire on the Global Economy The US government shutdown may be part of Trump’s fiscal downsizing plan - but its global economic and market risks could outweigh short-term savings.
- US Monetary Policy 2025: Powell vs Bowman - Inflation or Jobs Risk? Explore why Jerome Powell stresses inflation while Michelle Bowman warns about job fragility.
- Rupee Weakness in 2025: Why a Weak Currency Is a Flawed Export Strategy for India The rupee hit record lows despite strong GDP and a rating upgrade. Learn why using rupee weakness to boost exports is risky for India, and what a better…
