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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's demand at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore for Asian allies and partners to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence sounded alarm bells across Southeast Asia and beyond. His brow-beating call to arms will likely lead to a regional defence build-up not seen in decades.…

Bangkok Post

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday

Indian equities ended largely unchanged as West Asia tensions tempered risk appetite. Broader markets outperformed despite recent corrections, while investors awaited the RBI policy decision and GDP data. Analysts flagged 23,500 as a key resistance and 23,300–23,200 as important support levels.

The Economic Times

BRICS and the new geography of agri-trade

India’s BRICS chairship in 2026 comes as agricultural trade faces new challenges beyond tariffs, including climate shocks, food-price volatility, fertiliser supply disruptions, sustainability requirements and digital traceability standards. With BRICS now accounting for nearly half the world’s population, around 40% of global GDP and $1.17 trillion in intra-group trade, agriculture…

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FED:Tax changes won't deliver productivity or GDP boost

Changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts have not raised Treasury's assumption that productivity will grow at 1.2 per cent in the medium term.

AAP

Why a US ‘freeloading’ claim has put the heat on NZ’s independent foreign policy

If there’s one area of New Zealand foreign policy that demands delicate diplomatic language from elected officials, it is the country’s nuclear-free status.

The Conversation

These Fortune 500 companies are bigger than most national economies—here's where they'd rank as countries

Some companies on the Fortune 500 list rank even higher than national economies. Nvidia would be the fourth largest economy were it a country.

Fortune

Australia’s GDP figures are meaningless when the boom in datacentres means destroying jobs and the climate

In the March quarter Australia’s economy grew 0.3%. But the real issue is what drove that growth

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OECD predicts spate of recessions globally if Iran conflict drags into 2027

Policy forum lays out ‘prolonged disruption’ scenario in which world’s GDP falls to 2.1% this year from 3.4% in 2025

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s economy slows as households tighten their belts, while AI investment surges

Australia’s economy grew by 0.3% in the first three months of 2026, slowing from 0.9% growth at the end of 2025, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.

The Conversation

FED:'Worrying' growth slowdown may worsen as RBA, war bite

Falling house prices might further exacerbate a slowdown in Australia's economy after GDP growth eased in the first three months of 2026.

AAP

FED:Economic growth slows to 0.3 per cent amid energy shock

Falling house prices might further exacerbate a slowdown in Australia's economy after GDP growth eased in the first three months of 2026.

AAP

AI may already be adding hundreds of billions to the economy—without showing up in the data

A new policy brief argues AI may already be adding hundreds of billions to the global economy—but official statistics aren’t built to see it.

Fortune

I won a Pulitzer for explaining the Great Depression. The AI spending boom terrifies me

The historian behind Lords of Finance has a warning for Silicon Valley: He's seen these numbers before — and they didn't end well.

Fortune

The 2026 World Cup: Billions promised but will the economic boom arrive?

With the kick-off less than ten days away, the largest World Cup in history is set to inject tens of billions into the hosting economies. Yet, analysts are estimating that the relative impact will be marginal.

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India's CPI inflation expected to rise to 4.8% with crude oil averaging USD 90/bbl in FY27: Report

Forecasts indicate that by FY27, India’s inflation could hit 4.8%, driven by crude oil prices projected at USD 90 per barrel. Factors such as the ongoing conflict in West Asia and a less favorable monsoon outlook are pivotal. Economic growth might taper to 6.3%, with both fiscal and current account…

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India meets FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP; revenue deficit at 1.55%

India's fiscal deficit reached the budgeted 4.4% of GDP for fiscal 2026. This eases immediate government finance worries. However, the focus shifts to next year's ambitious consolidation target. The country might face challenges meeting the current year's deficit goal due to rising subsidy costs. Revenue receipts showed mixed performance compared…

The Economic Times

GDP growth likely eased in January-March quarter on softer external demand

India's economic growth is projected to have eased to 7.2% in Q1 2026, as weaker external demand and industrial activity tempered strong government spending and agricultural resilience. While external shocks haven't derailed its fastest-growing major economy status, subdued private investment remains a concern. Services growth is expected to stay robust,…

Bangkok Post

Stimulus with strings attached

During the Bhumjaithai Party election campaign, party leader Anutin Charnvirakul coined a viral phrase upon becoming premier: "I will make my fellow citizens cry out, 'Enough, enough -- we're too rich. We can't handle it anymore!'"

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Raise it, regulators: A repo rate hike - 50 bps increase to 5.75 perhaps - will reduce CAD, incentivise capital flows

India's monetary policy committee faces a complex decision. Delayed economic growth data and an unknown US Federal Reserve policy create significant challenges. Inflation is rising while growth slows. The committee must navigate these uncertainties to set interest rates. The government is already taking steps to manage the economy. The committee's…

The Economic Times

RBI MPC meet: Central bank likely to maintain status quo on rates, adopt cautious approach amid West Asia crisis

Experts anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its key policy rate at 5.25 percent this week. The central bank is expected to adopt a cautious approach, considering potential inflation headwinds and growth challenges. Factors like West Asia turmoil, rising energy prices, and a weakening rupee are influencing this…

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Market Trading Guide: YES Bank among two stock picks for Monday with up to 10% upside scope

Equity markets saw broad-based selling pressure after weak monsoon forecasts raised concerns over food inflation, though falling crude oil prices and easing bond yields helped limit downside risks. Investors now await key domestic triggers, including the RBI policy decision and GDP data, while analysts have flagged YES Bank and NBCC…

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Private investment, not West Asia crisis, is India's growth challenge: Surjit Bhalla

Economist Surjit Bhalla states weak private investment is hindering India's economic growth. He believes strong GDP numbers earlier were misleading, driven by government spending. Bhalla argues private investment is more efficient. He dismisses the West Asia crisis as the primary cause. Bhalla suggests policy changes after 2015 made it difficult…

AAP

GDP data tops the economic agenda, RBA officials speak

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock will get a chance to react to Wednesday's economic growth figures when she fronts a parliamentary hearing in Canberra.

Euronews

Maltese cast ballots as Labour government seeks fourth term in snap election

Maltese voters headed to the polls on Saturday for a snap election, with Prime Minister Robert Abela’s Labour Party tipped to win on a platform of economic stability and 4% GDP growth, despite ongoing corruption concerns.

Fortune

Russia warns war costs are ravaging its finances while Ukrainian 'drone overmatch' sends Putin's forces reeling in new phase of combat

Economic growth is also stagnating, with GDP expected to tick up just 0.4% this year, down from a previous view for 1.3%.

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