A recent IMF study examining 65 countries over six decades reveals a striking trend: Political parties across the spectrum are increasingly advocating for higher government spending. This shift challenges traditional notions of conservative fiscal policy. It also highlights a growing consensus on expansionary approaches. Take a look at this report for more.

Political Parties Show Increased Support for Public Spending

The wars conflicts and Rising security concerns are forcing countries around the world to increase their military spending. Global military spending reached a record high in 2023 surging 6.8% to almost 2.5 trillion dollar. This marks the ninth consecutive year of increase with 2023 being the steepest rise since 2009. Watch in for more details!

Global military expenditure reaches over $2.4 trillion in 2023

More people find themselves buying items they don’t need just because they’re on sale. This form of impulse buying is called “spaving”, spending more to save more. Watch in the report to know more about this financial trap!

Spaving, Explained: The practice of spending money to save it

Indian politicians are amongst the wealthiest individuals in the world. Yet, fat wallets and big bankrolls do not guarantee a victory when vying for votes. This next report puts the spotlight on the world's most expensive democratic exercise but also shows why money is not enough to win.

India elections 2024: 2024 polls to be world's most expensive election ever

Indian lawmakers are among the wealthiest individuals in the world yet fat wallets and big Bank roles do not guarantee a victory when asking for votes. This next report puts the spotlight on the world's most expensive Democratic exercise but also shows why money is not enough to win?

India's general elections 2024: Why is there a spending cap?

Democrat and Republican lawmakers in Congress have agreed on a $1.59 trillion spending deal later today they'll start negotiations over how much various agencies get to spend in the fiscal year moving forward.

US lawmakers to negotiate how much various agencies can spend

Indian businesses outshine global peers, anticipate 72pc surge in B2B spending in 2023

Shocker ahead of Christmas: British consumer spending growth slows

India to become fourth largest global travel spender by 2030, driven by post-pandemic growth

US House to go ahead with spending cuts amid shutdown risk

US House passes defence bill with amendments impacting abortions, gender-affirming surgeries

China's consumer conundrum: From high-end bliss to low-key miss, spending habits diverge

Republican McCarthy unveils plan to lift US debt ceiling, cut spending

Countries are rushing to bolster their defences as the war rages on in Ukraine. The defence industry worldwide is profiting from the fears raised by the war.

Gravitas: Military spending surges globally

Holiday spending during China's Golden Week has plunged to its lowest level in seven years, as broad Covid curbs discouraged people from travelling or spending.

World  Business Watch: China's holiday spending plunges to seven-year low

In Britain, shoppers have cut back their spending for third month in a row while the British retail consortium says sales volume declined the most since Covid pandemic hit them it says people are now opting for cheaper alternatives while cutting back on purchases of big appliances like dishwashers and refrigerators.

Retail sales slump across UK, shoppers cut back on spending

Executives at electric car marker Tesla, drug maker Novartis and retailer Bed Bath and Beyond are cutting spending or jobs in U.S. while others are shelving projects or deals as inflation rages and confidence in the world economy wanes.

Companies cut spending, jobs as economic outlook grows less certain

11-year-old child gets rescued after spending over 100 hours in borewell with snake in India, say reports

In worrying signs for the Japanese economy, Retail sales rise more than expected in April. Whereas, April output fall much weaker than expected.

Worrying signs for Japanese economy: Retail sales rise more than expected in April

Japan has recorded its biggest jump in consumer prices in over 7 years. Inflationary pressure is possible from fuel costs.

Japan's April consumer prices: Biggest jump in consumer prices in over 7 years

Japan being the world's third-largest economy has shown improvement from the second-biggest deficit. However, it is still vulnerable to soaring fuel prices.

Japan's current account balance: Improvement from second-biggest deficit

Japan's household spending was up in January but the business mood is sinking in the first quarter. Because of rising raw material costs, it has squeezed corporate margins.

Japan's business mood sinks: Slowdown eclipses household spending boost

To cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, Japan has set to compile a record of $490 billion spending package, here's more.

Japan Plans Record $490 Billion Spending To Boost Covid Pandemic Recovery

Biden’s entire presidential agenda rests on expansive spending bill

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