INSANE: 10 | Vintage Vibes

US-Iran Peace Pact Set For Swiss Signing As Global Allies Urge Stability

World leaders welcome a US-Iran peace agreement, as a diplomatic breakthrough promising stability in West Asia, reopening trade routes, and fostering economic growth.

International Business Times UK · Jun 15

Merkle sees improving risk-reward for Bitcoin

The cryptocurrency market is likely to remain under pressure in June as investors continue to assess slowing US economic growth and the outlook for monetary policy, though this weakness could present an opportunity for long-term investors to accumulate Bitcoin, says Merkle Capital.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14

Nirmala Sitharaman flags global risks, says PM Modi Govt ensuring supply stability amid crude, Hormuz pressures

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces risks from crude prices, Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, but Prime Minister Modi's government is ensuring there is "not a supply disruption" for households and the economy. She made the remarks at the Viksit Bharat event in Karnataka on…

The Economic Times · Jun 14

Is India's economic growth real? Raghuram Rajan says something is off

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan questions India's strong economic growth figures, citing weak corporate investment and declining foreign capital inflows. He argues these factors are difficult to reconcile with official data, suggesting a disconnect between headline numbers and business behavior. Rajan also highlights the lack of a clear economic roadmap…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

More working women, not more babies, key to growth

India faces a demographic shift with falling fertility rates. Economists are concerned about future economic growth. Instead of financial incentives for more children, the focus must be on increasing women's workforce participation. This will meet workforce needs and help India become a developed nation. Local governments will need to address…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

Canada’s AI strategy and universities: Beyond literacy, students need to be fluent with AI

The Canadian government’s new artificial intelligence strategy positions AI as a major driver of job creation, economic growth and national competitiveness. It has also drawn some criticism for not providing enough detail on safety and governance.

The Conversation · Jun 11

New strategy sparks global interest: govt

Thailand is attracting renewed interest as the government advances a new economic growth strategy and benefits from growing demand for stable investment destinations, Vice Minister for Finance Santitarn Sathirathai said.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11

World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran war

Global economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices and created uncertainty. Developing nations face a significant slowdown. While the US economy remains resilient, other countries are experiencing harder impacts. Disruptions in energy…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth

The economic fallout from the Iran war — higher energy prices and increased uncertainty — will drag down global growth this year, the World Bank said Thursday

The Independent UK · Jun 11

12 years, economic growth and a 'new dawn': PM Modi hails NDA's journey, sets agenda for India's next phase

Prime Minister Modi highlighted the NDA's 12-year governance record, emphasizing political stability and development achievements. He contrasted this with previous Congress rule, crediting the coalition for navigating challenges like the pandemic and global economic uncertainty. Modi described his long tenure as a collective NDA achievement, not a personal one, and…

The Economic Times · Jun 10