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- Jerome Powell vs Trump: Why the Fed May Still Cut Rates in September 2025 Powell has held rates as tariffs lift inflation, yet a symbolic September 2025 cut is possible.
- India Q1 FY26 GDP 7.8%: Services Lead, Tariff Risks Ahead India’s Q1 FY26 GDP grew 7.8% vs 6.5%–6.7% expected, led by services. Watch tariffs in Q2–Q3, INR depreciation, and ~$50 bn US-bound export risks.
- China Tilt: Can India’s Shift Toward China Work as a Long-Term Economic Strategy? Trump tariffs pushed India to recalibrate trade ties with China. Is this China tilt viable long term? Explore risks, opportunities, and the path for India.
- FOMC Minutes August 2025: Divided Fed & Global Rate Impact FOMC minutes reveal a divided Fed on inflation vs growth. Learn what the split means for future US rate cuts and its ripple effects on global markets.
- Ratings Boost – Why S&P Upgraded India’s Sovereign Rating & Its Economic Impact S&P has upgraded India’s sovereign rating from BBB- to BBB with a Stable Outlook.
- Trump Sanctions: This Is Not a Crisis - It’s an Opportunity to Rethink Economic Models US sanctions on Indian trade may seem like a crisis, but they offer India a chance to redefine its global trade strategy. Here's why it’s an opportunity.
- RBI May Pause in August, All Eyes on Fed July Meet RBI may pause rate cuts in its August 2025 policy despite low inflation.
- Trade Deficit Narrows in June 2025: A Positive Start for FY26 India's trade deficit narrowed in June 2025, with services surplus offsetting merchandise gap. FY26 begins with a comfortable external account position.
- Oil Sanctions - India May Be Subjected to Secondary Sanctions for Buying Russian Oil India's stance on purchasing Russian oil and the potential threat of secondary sanctions.
- Can India Rival China in Rare Earths? A Strategic Opportunity Explained With China tightening rare earth supply, can India emerge as a serious alternative?
- India’s Big Break in Specialty Chemicals: The $4.7 Trillion Global Opportunity Discover how India is set to become a global leader in specialty chemicals.
- India’s Rising Russian Oil Imports: More Than Just Economics In June 2025, India’s oil imports from Russia surged to a 2-year high.
