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India’s growth engine is quietly powered by disciplined MSMEs, says Stanford Seed’s Harish Arnezath

India's economic growth is increasingly driven by disciplined MSMEs, not just startups. Stanford Seed's Harish Arnezath highlights that founders must transition from operators to strategic leaders, emphasizing delegation and clear governance over just capital.

The Economic Times

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs despite Iran war effects

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at record highs on Wednesday despite the Iran war dragging on, the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely blocked and global economic growth forecasts being cut amid rising inflation.

Euronews

China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war

China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far

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‘Canadian experience’ keeps skilled immigrants out of the labour market

Canada positions itself as a nation in need of skilled immigrants to address labour shortages, support an aging population and drive economic growth. But the reality of Canada’s labour market tells a different story.

The Conversation

Rachel Reeves hits out at ‘folly’ of Trump’s Iran war amid IMF growth warnings

The IMF has said in its latest forecasts that the war would result in weaker than previously expected UK economic growth.

Evening Standard

UK economic growth forecasts slashed as IMF says Iran war risks global recession

The IMF laid out its first set of forecasts since the global economy was rocked by the conflict between US-Israeli and Iranian forces.

Evening Standard

UK ‘headed for stagflation’ as economy flatlines and inflation bites due to Iran war

Stagflation – a combination of rising inflation, higher unemployment and low or zero economic growth – is seen as a ‘worst of both worlds’ scenario

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Jobs, corruption, SIR | Mahua Moitra on the Mamata mandate

With voting in West Bengal less than two weeks away, questions abound as to whether the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise will hurt the incumbent Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) chances. Concerns are mounting over the reported targeting of Muslim-dominated constituencies where the party has historically been strong. At the…

Newslaundry

The conflict in the Middle East has provided a true test of the resilience of the global economy

The world economy survived the shocks of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which has had limited impact on economic growth. But the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East has transformed what had been, until early 2026, a surprisingly benign outlook into a far more uncertain one. It has created the ultimate…

The Conversation

Iran war could plunge 32 million into poverty, says United Nations

‘Development in reverse’ taking place involving rising energy and food costs and weaker economic growth

The Guardian - UK

UK to give £380m grant to Tata battery factory in Somerset

Investment in plant due to supply batteries to Jaguar Land Rover expected to boost economic growth and secure jobs

The Guardian - UK

Global Tension and Market Jitters: When to Tune Out the News Cycle and Tune in to Your Strategy, From a Financial Pro

The market's long-term performance is primarily driven by corporate earnings and economic growth. So when global tension rises, sticking to your strategy is key.

Kiplinger

UAE and Bahrain sign currency swap agreement worth AED 20 billion

The UAE and Bahrain have inked a significant AED 20 billion currency swap deal, fostering deeper financial ties and economic cooperation. This five-year pact, formalised by their central bank governors, aims to boost local currency usage in trade and investment, enhancing regional financial integration and stability. Officials view this as…

The Times of India

Why Gold and Silver Prices Have Become Dislocated from Traditional Fundamentals

What is going on with safe-haven demand for gold and silver, and where the precious metals could be trading in the next few weeks and months.

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Why the war in Iran will make your UK mortgage more expensive

The war in Iran is affecting the cost of living around the world. In the UK, it is leading to higher energy prices, weaker economic growth and a more expensive future.

The Conversation

By avoiding means testing, the government is giving handouts to the rich

Australia is a global success story. The structural reforms in the 1980s and ‘90s of liberalising trade, floating the dollar and reducing government involvement in the economy ignited an unprecedented period of growth. What followed was almost 30 years of uninterrupted economic growth and a substantial increase in living standards.

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3 Ways Taylor Swift Drives Economic Growth — And How Other Women Can, Too

Taylor Swift’s economic impact shows how women drive growth. Learn about the lessons other women can use to build income and influence.

The Conversation

From youth bulges to graying societies: The demographic dynamics that are upending the world

Government-shaking protests in Bangladesh, Iran, Nepal and Sri Lanka – to name a few – have all in recent years been linked to what demographers call a “youth bulge.” Meanwhile, the economic slowdown in China and ballooning public debt in the United States are in part due to the two…

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Evening Standard

Meagre economic growth at end of 2025 confirmed amid fears over Iran war hit

The ONS confirmed unrevised growth of 0.1% between October and December, which followed growth of 0.1% in the previous three months.

The Guardian - UK

Oil price jumps to $118 a barrel after Trump comments; cost of filling up family car with diesel passes £100 – as it happened

Full tank of petrol now costs £84, as drivers face more than £500m in higher fuel costs due to oil crisis

Fortune

Bond yields are falling even as oil tops $102, showing that Wall Street fears recession more than inflation

“The risks to economic growth begin to take precedence over the risks to inflation,” Oxford Economics said in a note on Monday.

The Times of India

Oman government takes over SalamAir, airlines to operate separately

Oman's government has acquired SalamAir, a move designed to enhance aviation sector efficiency and economic growth. Both Oman Air and SalamAir will continue as independent brands, with a focus on improved route coordination and optimized aircraft utilization. This strategy aims to strengthen connectivity and financial stability for both carriers.

Reason

The Hidden Costs of Elizabeth Warren's 'Ultra-Millionaire' Tax

The Massachusetts senator fails to consider how her tax would harm middle class Americans and slow economic growth.

Evening Standard

UK gets biggest cut to growth outlook this year among world’s major economies

The OECD published the biggest downgrade to the UK’s growth outlook for 2026 than any other country in the G20 group of economies.

The Independent UK

UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of all major economies, OECD warns as inflation set to surge

Government urged to encourage homes and businesses to be more efficient with their energy usage

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