US Job creation started in 2026 on a softer footing than many economists expected. According to the ADP National Employment Report, private employers added far fewer jobs than forecast in January, raising questions about the labour market’s strength and what it could mean ahead of the official jobs numbers.


USA: Soft Hiring Raises Labour Market Questions 

India’s Economic Survey 2025-26 has raised concerns over rising fiscal risks at the state level, highlighting growing debt, widening deficits, and mounting pressure on public finances across several states. The survey stresses the need for fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and improved revenue mobilisation to ensure long-term economic stability.

India’s Economic Survey 2025-26: Rising Fiscal Risks at State Level Explained

Sri Lanka is betting on casinos to fuel its economic recovery. Just three years after its financial collapse, the government wants to raise tourism’s share of GDP from 4 percent last year to 10 percent in the coming years.

Sri Lanka's high-stake economic gamble

Afghanistan's Taliban government has said that it is Keen to join the BRICS economic Forum. The summit of emerging economies that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will meet next month in the southwestern Russian city. Watch to know more.

Afghanistan Looking To Expand Relations

Afghanistan Keen To Join BRICS Forum

Shanghai has been hit by its strongest typhoon since 1949, with typhoon Bebinca slamming into the eastern seaboard. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 120 Kilometres per hour, made landfall in the Yangtze river delta early Monday. Bloomberg intelligence estimates the economic impact could reach 10 billion yuan.

Economic losses from Typhoon Bebinca could hit 10 billion Yuan

China has been advised to strengthen its measures to protect against global trade sanctions. This recommendation comes as the country faces increasing economic pressure from international trade restrictions. Enhancing protective strategies could help China mitigate the impact of these sanctions on its economy and global trade relationships.

China Advised To Enhance Protection Against Global Trade Sanctions

A gold bar is worth a million dollars for the first time

The scarcity of cash in Cuba is intensifying the nation's existing crisis characterized by widespread shortages and soaring inflation rates. Citizens already grappling with daily challenges including power outages food and medicine scarcities and fuel deficits now face the addition of burden of prolonged waits outside Banks and ATMs only to find empty cash dispensers. Various factors contribute to this cash crunch including a growing fiscal deficit. Watch in for more details!

Cuba's Economic Hardship, High Inflation: Explained

Russia has threatened to downgrade diplomatic relations with the US And its allies. This comes as Western nations move forward with plans to seize nearly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets. Despite the threats, President Putin maintains a confident stance, claiming the Russian economy is experiencing healthy growth despite external pressures.

Russia warns of economic & political retaliation over asset seizure

Will India hold simultaneous polls at the state & central levels in the future? That's the million-dollar question in the minds of policymakers. Such an exercise will be unprecedented in size and execution. But will it also have a major socio-economic impact? We find out in this report.

India elections 2024 | Simultaneous polls: The economic impact?

India elections 2024 | Report: Higher GDP growth when simultaneous polls were held

The senate is becoming more against President Javier Milei's order, which means it could be overturned when normal sessions start next week. This would mean that his first dose of economic shock therapy would not work as well as planned.

Javier Milei's economic shock therapy in jeopardy

As Germany grapples with economic challenges, Economy Minister Robert Habeck has shed light on the situation, offering a glimpse of hope for the future. Amid difficulties, Habeck highlights the potential for improvement, citing an anticipated rise in private consumption throughout the year.

Germany's economic outlook forecasts moderate growth in 2024

Pakistan's debt crisis is looming high as the latest IMF package will be running out in a month. The elections that were held last week in the South Asian nation gave a grey picture of the political stability aspect. One of the biggest challenges of the newcomer government will be settling the debt crisis which has blown out of proportion. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: Economic headache for new government

Despite the political theatrics that have been unfolding in Pakistan, we focus on the severe financial setbacks plaguing the economy. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan among worst-hit economies post pandemic

Pakistan's voters are the most pessimistic about the economy in the years leading up to Thursday's election. That is based on a Gallup poll, which also showed Pakistani voters struggle to make ends meet in the face of the highest inflation in Asia. This report is to understand the likely impact of the economic conditions on Pakistan's elections.

Pakistan's economic pessimism hits record

Asia's manufacturing sector had a poor year-end to 2023 as demand for the goods produced in the region was depressed by a weak global economy. According to S&P Global's manufacturing PMI data released on Tuesdays, much of Asia experienced a slowdown in new orders and output as input costs increased.

Asia's manufacturing activity ended 2023 on a weak note

There is no end in sight to China's economic troubles. For the third consecutive month, China's manufacturing activity contracted. This indicates the ongoing pressure from weak domestic and international demand on the economy.

China's factory activity shrinks for third straight month

A look at WION's monthly global economic health check & how Global markets performed in December. Oil fell 7% with Brent crude hovering around $77 per barrel even as Red Sea tensions escalate. Watch the video to know more!

Global economic analysis for market moves in December

Nike cuts sales outlook and unveils $2 bn savings plan amid global economic uncertainty

Argentine libertarian Milei takes presidency with economic crisis in focus

India's consumer market is sending mixed signals after Diwali. The demand for gold has lost momentum. Local gold prices hit a record high of $753 dollars per 10 grams this week, rising over 11% in two months. After a few good days of sales after Diwali, rising prices have brought the market to a standstill.

Gold hits a record high of $753 dollars per 10 grams

After Jordan, Bahrain recalls ambassador to Israel, cuts economic ties

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