13 days ago
India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock
It wasn't too long ago that India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), described the country's high growth-low inflation environment as a "Goldilocks" moment.
But that optimism has proved ephemeral as the ongoing war in the Middle East and the accompanying disruption to oil markets gives its world-beating growth story an unexpected jolt.
The impact is most starkly visible on the Indian currency, which has hit record lows and is down nearly 10% against the US dollar in the last year.
There's been some relief in the rupee
It wasn't too long ago that India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), described the country's high growth-low inflation environment as a "Goldilocks" moment.
But that optimism has proved ephemeral as the ongoing war in the Middle East and the accompanying disruption to oil markets gives its world-beating growth story an unexpected jolt.
The impact is most starkly visible on the Indian currency, which has hit record lows and is down nearly 10% against the US dollar in the last year.
There's been some relief in the rupee
19 days ago
Canada's economy is on a rollercoaster that the Bank of Canada will have to ride, economists say
Canada’s better-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth has put the economy on track to get close to or meet the Bank of Canada‘s growth outlook for the first quarter, economists said.
Statistics Canada said GDP in January rose 0.1 per cent month over month, beating economist estimates of no growth, and the agency issued a flash estimate for an increase of 0.2 per cent in February.
Based on those numbers, economists are estimating first-quarter GDP growth of between 1.4 per cent and
Canada’s better-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth has put the economy on track to get close to or meet the Bank of Canada‘s growth outlook for the first quarter, economists said.
Statistics Canada said GDP in January rose 0.1 per cent month over month, beating economist estimates of no growth, and the agency issued a flash estimate for an increase of 0.2 per cent in February.
Based on those numbers, economists are estimating first-quarter GDP growth of between 1.4 per cent and
1 month ago
Scottish Woman With Rare Breast Condition Says Doctors Dismissed Her For Over A Decade
A Scottish woman living with a rare medical condition that causes uncontrollable breast growth says she spent more than a decade seeking answers before receiving a diagnosis — and that the condition affects nearly every aspect of her daily life.
Summer Robert, 28, was diagnosed with macromastia at age 25. She stands 4 feet 11 inches tall and currently wears an R-cup bra. In the past year alone, she grew 11 bra sizes, a pattern her doctors say is driven by hormonal shifts.
“Basically, I go through growth
A Scottish woman living with a rare medical condition that causes uncontrollable breast growth says she spent more than a decade seeking answers before receiving a diagnosis — and that the condition affects nearly every aspect of her daily life.
Summer Robert, 28, was diagnosed with macromastia at age 25. She stands 4 feet 11 inches tall and currently wears an R-cup bra. In the past year alone, she grew 11 bra sizes, a pattern her doctors say is driven by hormonal shifts.
“Basically, I go through growth
1 month ago
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1 month ago
The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran
The US economy was on shaky footing even before President Donald Trump plunged the United States into a war with Iran, a battery of new data released Friday showed.
At the end of last year, economic growth was anemic, the Commerce Department said Friday, dragged down by the historic government shutdown. Economists widely expect most of those losses to be recouped in the current quarter stretching from January through March.
But America still has an inflation problem, according to January figures
The US economy was on shaky footing even before President Donald Trump plunged the United States into a war with Iran, a battery of new data released Friday showed.
At the end of last year, economic growth was anemic, the Commerce Department said Friday, dragged down by the historic government shutdown. Economists widely expect most of those losses to be recouped in the current quarter stretching from January through March.
But America still has an inflation problem, according to January figures
2 months ago
MA gets new housing secretary as Cape Cod continues to face affordability crisis
Gov. Maura Healey has chosen a new housing secretary, as Massachusetts residents continue to face a shortage of affordable places to live.
The problem is particularly thorny on Cape Cod, where the county government formally declared a housing crisis in April 2025.
"I have dedicated my career to serving the people of this state and I’ve seen the transformative impact that pro-growth housing policy can have on communities and economies," said Juana Matias, the new appointee and current regional administrator fo
Gov. Maura Healey has chosen a new housing secretary, as Massachusetts residents continue to face a shortage of affordable places to live.
The problem is particularly thorny on Cape Cod, where the county government formally declared a housing crisis in April 2025.
"I have dedicated my career to serving the people of this state and I’ve seen the transformative impact that pro-growth housing policy can have on communities and economies," said Juana Matias, the new appointee and current regional administrator fo
2 months ago
Web3 Thoughts Of The Week: Stablecoins, Bitcoin, Tokenization And AI | Crowdfund...
February 20, 2026 @ 6:32 pm By Tony Zerucha
Web3 minds were focused on tokenized RWAs, stablecoins, Bitcoin and AI this week.
“The steady growth that we’ve seen in tokenized real-world ****** ets (RWAs), even as the wider crypto market cap has plummeted by $1 trillion, is one of the clearest signs yet of the transition the digital ****** et sector and the wider economy is undergoing right now.
“As fears over tighter liquidity cause investors to retreat from speculative ****** ets, we’ve seen a flight from
February 20, 2026 @ 6:32 pm By Tony Zerucha
Web3 minds were focused on tokenized RWAs, stablecoins, Bitcoin and AI this week.
“The steady growth that we’ve seen in tokenized real-world ****** ets (RWAs), even as the wider crypto market cap has plummeted by $1 trillion, is one of the clearest signs yet of the transition the digital ****** et sector and the wider economy is undergoing right now.
“As fears over tighter liquidity cause investors to retreat from speculative ****** ets, we’ve seen a flight from
2 months ago
Navarro promises ‘largest rebate in American history’ as Supreme Court weighs Tr...
White House senior counselor Peter Navarro discusses Trump's 'Goldilocks' economy, citing low inflation, rising wages and job growth. He also addresses the Supreme Court's tariff decision, the White House strategy for AI's impact on jobs and more.
White House Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro touted what he called a "Goldilocks economy" under President Donald Trump while promising Americans the "biggest rebate" in U.S. history.
"When Americans get those rebate checks on tax day, th
White House senior counselor Peter Navarro discusses Trump's 'Goldilocks' economy, citing low inflation, rising wages and job growth. He also addresses the Supreme Court's tariff decision, the White House strategy for AI's impact on jobs and more.
White House Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro touted what he called a "Goldilocks economy" under President Donald Trump while promising Americans the "biggest rebate" in U.S. history.
"When Americans get those rebate checks on tax day, th
2 months ago
Why CBRE (CBRE) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
Have you evaluated the performance of CBRE Group's (CBRE) international operations during the quarter that concluded in December 2025? Considering the extensive worldwide presence of this provider of real estate investment management services, ***** yzing the patterns in international revenues is crucial for understanding its financial resilience and potential for growth.
In the current global economy, which is more interconnected than ever, a company's success in penetrating international markets is crucial for its financ
Have you evaluated the performance of CBRE Group's (CBRE) international operations during the quarter that concluded in December 2025? Considering the extensive worldwide presence of this provider of real estate investment management services, ***** yzing the patterns in international revenues is crucial for understanding its financial resilience and potential for growth.
In the current global economy, which is more interconnected than ever, a company's success in penetrating international markets is crucial for its financ
2 months ago
Britain must learn from Poland to fix its dismal growth
The country’s economic transformation exposes the limits of Labour’s approach
https://www.telegraph.co.u...
The country’s economic transformation exposes the limits of Labour’s approach
https://www.telegraph.co.u...
2 months ago
Japan's economy limps back to scant growth in Q4, raises test for Takaichi
By Makiko Yamazaki and Chang-Ran Kim
TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - ***** an's economy limped back to meagre growth in the fourth quarter, significantly missing market expectations in a key test for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government as cost-of-living pressures drag on confidence and domestic demand.
Fresh off a sweeping election victory, Takaichi's administration is preparing to ramp up investment through targeted public spending in sectors seen as vital to economic security.
Monday's data bring sharp focus
By Makiko Yamazaki and Chang-Ran Kim
TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - ***** an's economy limped back to meagre growth in the fourth quarter, significantly missing market expectations in a key test for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government as cost-of-living pressures drag on confidence and domestic demand.
Fresh off a sweeping election victory, Takaichi's administration is preparing to ramp up investment through targeted public spending in sectors seen as vital to economic security.
Monday's data bring sharp focus
2 months ago
2 months ago
Thai Economy Beats Growth Estimates in Boost to New Government
Thailand’s economy grew much more than expected in the fourth quarter, supported by a rebound in consumption, investment and government spending.
https://www.bloomberg.com/...
Thailand’s economy grew much more than expected in the fourth quarter, supported by a rebound in consumption, investment and government spending.
https://www.bloomberg.com/...
2 months ago
2 months ago
Pound Mostly Steady After Weaker GDP
Preliminary British GDP for the fourth quarter was overall worse than expected and came against the backdrop of recent greater political intrigue in Britain. However, the pound didn’t show a clear ongoing direction against most major currencies in the aftermath. This article summarises the latest GDP data from Britain, then looks briefly at the charts of EURGBP and GBPJPY.
After quarterly growth of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, it’d be fair to say that the British economy’s recent performance has been lacklustre:
The dominant sector, services, wa
Preliminary British GDP for the fourth quarter was overall worse than expected and came against the backdrop of recent greater political intrigue in Britain. However, the pound didn’t show a clear ongoing direction against most major currencies in the aftermath. This article summarises the latest GDP data from Britain, then looks briefly at the charts of EURGBP and GBPJPY.
After quarterly growth of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, it’d be fair to say that the British economy’s recent performance has been lacklustre:
The dominant sector, services, wa
2 months ago
K-shaped economy looks more like 'jaws of a crocodile,' economist says: What's...
Signs of rising financial stress, particularly among middle-income Americans, are warning flags about the U.S. economy’s health in 2026, experts say.
Spending growth for higher-income Americans remained relatively stable between January 2025 and January 2026, according to internal transaction data from Bank of America Institute released this week. However, spending growth slowed for lower- and middle-income households during that period.
In the so-called K-shaped economy, lower-income households are struggli
Signs of rising financial stress, particularly among middle-income Americans, are warning flags about the U.S. economy’s health in 2026, experts say.
Spending growth for higher-income Americans remained relatively stable between January 2025 and January 2026, according to internal transaction data from Bank of America Institute released this week. However, spending growth slowed for lower- and middle-income households during that period.
In the so-called K-shaped economy, lower-income households are struggli
2 months ago
Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?
There is a buzz around Manchester that is difficult to truly understand unless you spend time there. It seems an entirely different ****** e to the general despondent economic vibe across much of the country.
Given this week's sluggish UK economic figures, does this city raise some questions about how to kickstart growth?
I was born and brought up in Manchester, wrote my first pieces of journalism about grand regeneration plans from the late 1990s and even I am shocked by how strategies put in place decades ago, and supported by
There is a buzz around Manchester that is difficult to truly understand unless you spend time there. It seems an entirely different ****** e to the general despondent economic vibe across much of the country.
Given this week's sluggish UK economic figures, does this city raise some questions about how to kickstart growth?
I was born and brought up in Manchester, wrote my first pieces of journalism about grand regeneration plans from the late 1990s and even I am shocked by how strategies put in place decades ago, and supported by
2 months ago
Jobs report lands with surprising 130,000 positions added to US economy last...
The U.S. economy added 130,000 new jobs last month, according to a federal report released Wednesday, surpassing economists’ expectations.
While the national unemployment rate remained near a four-year high at 4.3 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job growth had exceeded the 55,000 new positions predicted by economists, surveyed by The Wall Street Journal.
The economy added 80,000 more jobs last month than it did in December. It is also the first time since April 2025 that more than 100,000
The U.S. economy added 130,000 new jobs last month, according to a federal report released Wednesday, surpassing economists’ expectations.
While the national unemployment rate remained near a four-year high at 4.3 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job growth had exceeded the 55,000 new positions predicted by economists, surveyed by The Wall Street Journal.
The economy added 80,000 more jobs last month than it did in December. It is also the first time since April 2025 that more than 100,000
2 months ago
Tech investors have a big decision to make these days. Should they chase after high-growth artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups with little in the way of profitability, or should they focus on entrenched tech leaders with billions of dollars in profits flowing in each year?
If revenue and profitability matter to you as an investor, then it's impossible not to sit up and take notice of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN). It's now on pace to post more than $2.5 billion in net income each year. And it has a brand-new "everything exchange" strategy that is positioning it for future growth ahead.
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If revenue and profitability matter to you as an investor, then it's impossible not to sit up and take notice of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN). It's now on pace to post more than $2.5 billion in net income each year. And it has a brand-new "everything exchange" strategy that is positioning it for future growth ahead.
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2 months ago
For Robert Kiyosaki, gold and Bitcoin have long shared the same role in his playbook: protection.
The "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author has spent years warning that fiat currencies, especially the U.S. dollar, steadily lose purchasing power over time.
As a frequent critic of central banks, debt-driven growth, and what he sees as systemic currency debasement, he argues hard ***** ets are the escape hatch.
Related: ***** yst says Bitcoin will meet or beat gold's market cap
Kiyosaki began speaking publicly about Bitcoin around 2018, often placing it alongside gold and silver. His framing is consist
The "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author has spent years warning that fiat currencies, especially the U.S. dollar, steadily lose purchasing power over time.
As a frequent critic of central banks, debt-driven growth, and what he sees as systemic currency debasement, he argues hard ***** ets are the escape hatch.
Related: ***** yst says Bitcoin will meet or beat gold's market cap
Kiyosaki began speaking publicly about Bitcoin around 2018, often placing it alongside gold and silver. His framing is consist
3 months ago
What Trump's appointment of Kevin Warsh could mean for interest rates this year
After President Trump on Friday nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, market participants quickly began speculating what his chairmanship would mean for the path of interest rates this year.
If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh will face a deeply divided Fed at a time when the 19-member committee has set up the potential for a long pause in cutting rates. Many members feel the central bank has done enough to shore up concerns about softening job growth with three rate cuts
After President Trump on Friday nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, market participants quickly began speculating what his chairmanship would mean for the path of interest rates this year.
If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh will face a deeply divided Fed at a time when the 19-member committee has set up the potential for a long pause in cutting rates. Many members feel the central bank has done enough to shore up concerns about softening job growth with three rate cuts
4 months ago
Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Mexico closed 2025 with weak economic growth and is heading into 2026 with limited expansion prospects, keeping the country among the least dynamic economies in Latin America, according to local projections and estimates from United Nations agencies.
Mexico's central bank, Banco de México, cut its gross domestic product growth forecast for the end of 2025 by half, to 0.3% from 0.6% estimated in August.
With that outcome, Mexico's economy will post two consecutive years of growth below the average for Latin America and the Caribbean, according to estimates from the Economic Co
Mexico's central bank, Banco de México, cut its gross domestic product growth forecast for the end of 2025 by half, to 0.3% from 0.6% estimated in August.
With that outcome, Mexico's economy will post two consecutive years of growth below the average for Latin America and the Caribbean, according to estimates from the Economic Co
4 months ago
The K-shaped economy has returned, with gaps widening between high and low-income Americans.
Higher earners see steadier opportunities, while lower-income households face cooler prospects.
Some economists are warning that this uneven growth could threaten economic stability in 2026.
The post-pandemic era marked by growing wages and opportunities for lower-income Americans has flipped around.
The K-shaped economy is back, and it could mean more trouble in 2026.
https://finance.yahoo.com/...
Higher earners see steadier opportunities, while lower-income households face cooler prospects.
Some economists are warning that this uneven growth could threaten economic stability in 2026.
The post-pandemic era marked by growing wages and opportunities for lower-income Americans has flipped around.
The K-shaped economy is back, and it could mean more trouble in 2026.
https://finance.yahoo.com/...
4 months ago
A new year invites reflection and resolve. As Monroe County enters 2026, we do so with momentum and a clear understanding of what it takes to compete in a rapidly changing economy. Looking into the rearview mirror of 2025, hindsight offers perspective that sharpens our focus and guides the choices shaping our economic future.
Over the past several years, the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. (BEDC) has remained focused on the fundamentals of long-term growth: business attraction, business expansion, and community readiness. Since 2021, these efforts have helped catalyze more than $1 bill
Over the past several years, the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. (BEDC) has remained focused on the fundamentals of long-term growth: business attraction, business expansion, and community readiness. Since 2021, these efforts have helped catalyze more than $1 bill
4 months ago
The U.S. market has been dominated by tech and growth stocks for the past three years.
As parts of the economy show signs of slowing, a rotation from growth to value stocks may be in the cards.
Investing in value now means capturing attractive opportunities in financials, healthcare, and industrials.
10 stocks we like better than Vanguard World Fund - Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF ›
It's no secret that the market has been dominated by tech, growth, and the "Magnificent Seven" stocks over the past few years. The earnings and GDP growth backdrops are certainly there that could help propel this
As parts of the economy show signs of slowing, a rotation from growth to value stocks may be in the cards.
Investing in value now means capturing attractive opportunities in financials, healthcare, and industrials.
10 stocks we like better than Vanguard World Fund - Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF ›
It's no secret that the market has been dominated by tech, growth, and the "Magnificent Seven" stocks over the past few years. The earnings and GDP growth backdrops are certainly there that could help propel this
4 months ago
The S&P 500 advanced 16% in 2025, notching double-digit gains for the third straight year.
Federal Reserve research suggests President Trump's tariffs will slow economic growth.
The S&P 500 trades at the most expensive valuation since the dot-com crash in 2000.
10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index ›
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) added 16% in 2025, marking the third consecutive year in which the benchmark index has recorded double-digit gains. Unfortunately, investors have reason to think 2026 will more challenging. Evidence suggests President Trump's tariffs are hurting the economy,
Federal Reserve research suggests President Trump's tariffs will slow economic growth.
The S&P 500 trades at the most expensive valuation since the dot-com crash in 2000.
10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index ›
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) added 16% in 2025, marking the third consecutive year in which the benchmark index has recorded double-digit gains. Unfortunately, investors have reason to think 2026 will more challenging. Evidence suggests President Trump's tariffs are hurting the economy,
4 months ago
Key Takeaways
Bitcoin’s Christmas Eve price history underscores extreme volatility.
2017 marked Bitcoin’s first true mainstream breakout — and its risks.
Analysts believe holiday trading rarely changes Bitcoin’s broader trend.
A year-by-year look at Bitcoin’s price on the day before Christmas highlights how a particular festive year, almost ten years ago, reshaped investor perceptions — and set the stage for Bitcoin’s massive growth.
https://finance.yahoo.com/...
Bitcoin’s Christmas Eve price history underscores extreme volatility.
2017 marked Bitcoin’s first true mainstream breakout — and its risks.
Analysts believe holiday trading rarely changes Bitcoin’s broader trend.
A year-by-year look at Bitcoin’s price on the day before Christmas highlights how a particular festive year, almost ten years ago, reshaped investor perceptions — and set the stage for Bitcoin’s massive growth.
https://finance.yahoo.com/...
4 months ago
A growing acceptance of crypto next year could lead to a surge in price for the world's top digital currency, Bitcoin.
XRP, being much smaller in market cap and with tremendous growth opportunities ahead, could be overdue for a strong rally.
10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin ›
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) are two of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the world. Bitcoin remains far and away the most valuable, with a market cap of about $1.7 trillion. XRP at around $116 billion is just a small fraction of that, but that's still large enough to make it the fifth-largest cr
XRP, being much smaller in market cap and with tremendous growth opportunities ahead, could be overdue for a strong rally.
10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin ›
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) are two of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the world. Bitcoin remains far and away the most valuable, with a market cap of about $1.7 trillion. XRP at around $116 billion is just a small fraction of that, but that's still large enough to make it the fifth-largest cr
4 months ago
Bitcoin rallies thwarted by fading Fed rate cut odds, softening US macro
Bitcoin continued to sell near $90,000 as investors reacted to weak US jobs data and slowing economic growth by shifting into safer ***** ets.
Key takeaways:
Strong demand for US Treasurys and lower odds of a Fed rate cut indicate that investors are shifting toward safer ***** ets, reducing interest in Bitcoin.
Economic weakness in ***** an and softer US job data add pressure to Bitcoin, limiting its use as a hedge in the near term.
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Bitcoin continued to sell near $90,000 as investors reacted to weak US jobs data and slowing economic growth by shifting into safer ***** ets.
Key takeaways:
Strong demand for US Treasurys and lower odds of a Fed rate cut indicate that investors are shifting toward safer ***** ets, reducing interest in Bitcoin.
Economic weakness in ***** an and softer US job data add pressure to Bitcoin, limiting its use as a hedge in the near term.
Bitcoin
BTC
$88,227
has repeatedly failed to hold above the $92,000 level over t
4 months ago
Key Takeaways
Bitcoin volatility may fall further in 2026, according to Bitwise.
The firm said Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are all expected to reach new all-time highs in the new year.
Short-term risks remain for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin could become less volatile than high-growth U.S. technology stocks, such as Nvidia, by 2026, while both Bitcoin and Ethereum are likely to reach new record highs, according to crypto ***** et manager Bitwise, which cited growing institutional adoption and regulatory clarity.
https://finance.yahoo.com/...
Bitcoin volatility may fall further in 2026, according to Bitwise.
The firm said Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are all expected to reach new all-time highs in the new year.
Short-term risks remain for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin could become less volatile than high-growth U.S. technology stocks, such as Nvidia, by 2026, while both Bitcoin and Ethereum are likely to reach new record highs, according to crypto ***** et manager Bitwise, which cited growing institutional adoption and regulatory clarity.
https://finance.yahoo.com/...
