Economy & Markets
Bangladesh Stumbles Toward a Trillion‑Dollar Economy
Bangladesh’s ambition to become a trillion‑dollar economy by 2035 hinges on closing a $300 billion output gap, the Financial Express reports.…
Nigeria’s MSMEs Power 90% of Firms and 60 Million Jobs
In a cramped Lagos market stall, a young woman sells hand‑stitched bags while a dozen apprentices grind spices beside her…
Dow Rallies 211 Points on Caterpillar and UnitedHealth Boost
A 211‑point jump sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average above the 36,500 level, the biggest single‑day gain this week. At…
Rick Scott Proclaims America “Freedom” While Revisiting Public Housing Roots
In a modest, two‑room kitchen in Tampa, Rick Scott lifted a cheap coffee mug, stared at the cracked linoleum, and…
Gold Plummets 6.6% as Fed Signals Rate Hike Amid Inflation Fears
Gold price crash hammered the market at 6.6% today, pushing 24‑karat bullion in Delhi to Rs 66,662 per 10 grams – a…
India’s Budget Faces Global Slowdown Shock
India’s Union Budget this week revealed a grim forecast: growth trimmed to 6.2% for FY27, the lowest projection in a…
Credit Card Delinquencies Spike to 15‑Year High
Credit card delinquencies have risen to a 15‑year high, climbing to 4.5 % of all revolving balances in the latest Federal…
IIAB Teams Up with JLGC to Create 2,500 Jobs in Jordan
On a sweltering Thursday in Amman, a banner read “IIAB + JLGC = 2,500 New Careers,” a concrete sign of a deal that could…
Nigeria Pushes Harder Against Trade Malpractices to Spark Growth
Nigeria pledged on Tuesday to tighten the net on trade malpractices, targeting a 1.8% rise in GDP by year‑end. The…
Global Markets Skid as Investors Eye Inflation Data
At 09:45 GMT, the S&P 500 traded at 5,126.78, up 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered at 33,842, down 0.1%.…