Economy & Markets
Supreme Court blocks Trump from firing Fed board member
The Supreme Court block prevents President Trump from firing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook for now, as reported by…
Graduation Celebrates Young Entrepreneurs Tackling Unemployment in South Africa
A recent graduation ceremony highlighted the role of young entrepreneurs in addressing unemployment in South Africa. The event celebrated the…
Alphabet Shares Rise on Dow Debut, Verizon Drops After Index Exit
stock market moves saw Alphabet shares climb on their debut in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, while Verizon shares slipped…
Tinubu Opens Karu Roads, Sparking Economic Surge
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cut the ceremonial ribbon on the Karu‑Abuja highway on Tuesday, unveiling a 13‑kilometre stretch of asphalt…
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…