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UN Report: India's Economy to Grow at 6.3% in 2025, Leading Global Growth Despite Challenges

A United Nations report projects India's economic growth to moderate to 6.3% in 2025, still among the fastest-growing globally. Challenges include potential US tariffs on exports, ...

Moody's Downgrades India's 2025 GDP Growth to 6.3% Amid Global Trade Tensions and Policy Uncertainties

Moody's has revised India's 2025 GDP growth forecast down to 6.3%, citing global policy uncertainty and trade tensions. Geopolitical risks and a broader economic slowdown also pose...

UK Manufacturing Sector Faces Continued Challenges in April Amid Global Trade Tensions

The UK manufacturing sector showed slight improvement in April but remains under pressure due to global trade tensions and rising input costs, with significant declines in output, ...

April Sees Continued Contraction in UK Manufacturing Amid Global Trade Tensions

The UK manufacturing sector continued to contract in April, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI slightly rising to 45.4. Challenges include declining output, new orders, and empl...

UK Manufacturing Sector Struggles Amid Global Trade Tensions in April

The UK manufacturing sector showed slight improvement in April with a PMI rise to 45.4, yet faces challenges from declining output, new orders, and a sharp drop in export demand du...

UK Manufacturing Sector Struggles in April Amid Global Trade Tensions and Rising Costs

The UK manufacturing sector showed slight improvement in April with a PMI rise to 45.4 but continues to face challenges like declining output, new orders, and employment. Export de...

UK Manufacturing Sector Faces Continued Challenges in April Amid Global Trade Tensions

The UK manufacturing sector showed a slight improvement in April with a PMI rise to 45.4, yet faces challenges like declining output, new orders, and employment, exacerbated by glo...

UK Manufacturing Sector Struggles in April Amid Global Trade Tensions

The UK manufacturing sector experienced slight growth in April's PMI but continues to face challenges due to global trade tensions, declining export demand, and potential US tariff...

April Sees UK Manufacturing Sector Struggle Amid Global Trade Tensions and Rising Costs

The UK manufacturing sector showed a slight improvement in April's PMI but continues to struggle with declining output, new orders, and employment. Export demand has sharply fallen...

UK Manufacturing Sector Faces Continued Challenges in April Amid Global Trade Tensions

The UK manufacturing sector experienced slight PMI growth in April but continues to struggle with declining output, orders, and employment due to global trade tensions and potentia...

UK Manufacturing Sector Struggles in April Amid Global Trade Tensions and Rising Costs

The UK manufacturing sector remained under pressure in April, with declines in output, new orders, and employment. Export demand fell sharply, impacted by global trade tensions and...

UK Manufacturing Sector Faces Steep Challenges in April Amid Global Trade Tensions

The UK manufacturing sector experienced slight PMI improvement in April but remains under pressure due to declining output, new orders, and employment. Export demand has sharply fa...

UK Manufacturing Sector Faces Continued Challenges with Sharp Export Decline in April

The UK manufacturing sector showed a slight improvement in April with a PMI rise to 45.4, yet faces ongoing challenges including output declines and a sharp drop in export demand d...

UK Manufacturing Sector Faces Continued Challenges in April Amid Global Trade Tensions

The UK manufacturing sector showed a slight improvement in April with a PMI of 45.4, but continues to struggle with declines in output, orders, and employment amid global trade ten...

UK Manufacturing Sector Faces Continued Challenges in April Amid Global Trade Tensions

The UK manufacturing sector remained under pressure in April, with declines in output, new orders, and employment. Export demand fell sharply, impacted by global trade tensions and...

South Korea's April Exports Grow 3.7% Amid Global Trade Tensions, U.S. Exports Decline

South Korea's exports in April grew by 3.7% despite global trade tensions, with semiconductors leading the charge. However, exports to the U.S. declined by 6.8%, affected by tariff...

President Xi Jinping Calls for Strategic Innovation as China Prepares for the 15th Five-Year Plan

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizes strategic innovation and adaptation as China prepares for the 15th Five-Year Plan, highlighting the need to address global changes and trade...

Market Watch: Nifty50 Dips Below 24,300 as BSE Sensex Falls Over 150 Points Amid Global Trade Tensions

Indian equity benchmarks Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened lower, with Nifty50 below 24,300 and Sensex near 80,100. Market resilience is supported by FII inflows, despite global trade ...

Germany Braces for Economic Stagnation in 2025 Amid Global Trade Tensions

The German government expects economic stagnation in 2025, revising down previous growth forecasts. Inflation is projected to fall, but global trade tensions, particularly with the...

Asia-Pacific Markets React Mixed as Trump's AI Push and Trade Threats Dominate Headlines

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed responses to Trump's AI executive orders and trade tariff threats, with Japan and Australia seeing gains while China and Hong Kong faced declines....

Indian Stock Market Soars: Banks Propel Sensex Beyond 79K and Nifty Over 24K Amid Global Trade Tensions

Indian stock markets experienced a significant rally with Sensex and Nifty reaching new highs, driven by banking stocks. Despite global trade tensions, India's domestic market stre...

South Korea's Exports Plummet 14.3% to U.S. Amid Escalating Tariff Wars and Global Trade Tensions

South Korea's exports to the U.S. dropped by 14.3% in early April amid tariff wars, contributing to a wider trade deficit. Exports to China and other regions also declined, though ...

Lagarde Advocates for Zero Tariff Strategy Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions

Christine Lagarde proposes a zero-for-zero tariff approach to counter global trade tensions, highlighting the impact of rising tariffs, the euro's appreciation, and falling energy ...

Lagarde Advocates for Zero Tariff Strategy Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde proposes a zero-for-zero tariff offer as the EU's response to increasing global trade tensions. She warns of the negative demand s...

Lagarde Advocates for Zero Tariff Strategy Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions

ECB President Christine Lagarde proposes a zero-for-zero tariff strategy to counter global trade tensions, citing rising tariffs and economic shifts as key challenges. She also dis...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Prepares to Slash Rates Amid Economic Concerns

European markets are poised for a negative opening as the ECB is expected to cut interest rates again, amid concerns over the eurozone's economic performance due to global trade te...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Prepares to Slash Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

European markets are set for a negative opening as the ECB is expected to cut interest rates amid concerns over the eurozone's economic performance due to global trade tensions. Ke...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Poised to Cut Rates Amid Economic Worries

European markets are set for a negative open as the ECB is expected to cut rates again in 2025, amid concerns over the eurozone's economy due to global trade tensions. Key indices ...

Bank of Korea Holds Steady: Base Rate Remains at 2.75% Amid Global Uncertainties

The Bank of Korea maintains its base rate at 2.75% amidst global trade tensions and exchange rate volatility, signaling cautious economic stewardship. Market watchers had anticipat...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Prepares to Slash Interest Rates Amid Economic Woes

European markets are poised for a negative opening as the ECB is expected to cut interest rates again, reflecting concerns over the eurozone's economic health amid global trade ten...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Prepares to Cut Rates Amid Economic Concerns

European markets are showing signs of nervousness ahead of the ECB's decision on interest rates, with major indices and currencies experiencing declines. Investors are anticipating...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Prepares to Slash Rates Again Amid Economic Woes

European markets are set for a negative opening as the ECB is expected to cut interest rates for the third time in 2025, amid concerns over the eurozone's economic performance due ...