Indian farmers' unions have declined the government's proposition of guaranteed support prices for pulses, corn, and cotton. However, the question remains: does the demand for a guaranteed MSP hold sufficient viability to address all underlying issues? Or are there additional factors that necessitate consideration? Take a look at our next report.

India Farmer protest: Punjab's wheat dominance wanes

Can MSP ensure farmer income while keeping food affordable?

Europe faces a diesel drought as Houthi attacks disrupt indian shipments. Amid rising turmoil in the Red Sea, fuel flows from india to the European union and the UK have plummeted to record lows.

Diesel shipments from India to Europe plummet amid Houthi attacks

India is emerging as the best bet for global investors who are otherwise struggling to find growth. Most global hedge funds are shorting Chinese markets & investing in India for long-term growth. Watch to know more!

Indian markets witness record inflows in 2023

The United Arab Emirates, long synonymous with oil wealth, is experiencing a paradigm shift. In 2023, their non-oil trade skyrocketed to a record-breaking $953 Billion, a 12.6% increase from the previous year. Exports of goods and services surpassed 1 trillion dirhams for the first time, highlighting the success of their diversification strategy.

UAE’s diversification push bears fruit?

Troubling news emerges from Argentina as a new study reveals a startling reality under Javier Milei's administration. Poverty levels have surged, marking the highest in two decades. Watch to know more!

Argentina's poverty rate hits 20-year high

Global investors pivot to India, endorse Indian stocks

German air travel faces major disruption once again as Lufthansa ground staff embark on a 27-hour strike, starting Tuesday, February 20th. This follows a similar strike earlier this month that grounded hundreds of flights and affected roughly 100,000 passengers. The latest action, called by the verdi union, impacts seven major airports.

Lufthansa strike to repeat, cancellations likely to exceed 1000 flight

France's economic trajectory has taken a downward turn. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire announced a revised growth forecast for 2024, slashing it from 1.4% to 1% due to multiple factors.

France lowers 2024 GDP growth forecast amid global uncertainty

For years, Wall Street had remained skeptical of the Shale industry’s boom-and-bust cycles. But 2023 saw record oil and gas merger deals, marking a new ‘Big Shale’ era.

US sees $250 bn in oil & gas merger deals in 2023

In the latest development in the global race to develop semiconductors, the Biden administration is in talks to award over $10 billion in subsidies to tech giant Intel. While negotiations are underway, a Bloomberg report states that the package could include both loans and direct grants.

Reports: US Likely to award $10 Bn in subsidies to Intel

Sportswear giant Nike is the latest to join the layoffs bandwagon. Nike will cut about 2% of its total workforce or more than 1,600 jobs. Reports suggest that the cuts could start on friday.

Nike to cut about 2 per cent of workforce as part of savings plan

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon received a big pay hike in 2023, even as the company's profit fell by over 20% last year. Solomon earned $31 million in 2023, up 24% from $25 million in 2022.

Decoding Bankers' pay packages

As traders and investors gear up for trade in the week ahead, a plethora of significant events across global markets is set to unfold, offering valuable insights into economic trends and market sentiment. Here are the key cues to watch out for.

What will trigger markets this week

Consumers open wallets but only for essentials

A new report by Teamlease Edtech is good news for freshers looking for a job. The report states that the intent to hire freshers has risen for the first half of 2024. The report tells you what that means for India's freshers.

Decoded: How freshers can ace the job market

How freshers can ace the job market

A top defence executive has a clear message for Europe: the continent needs 10 more years to restock its arms and ammunition. What does that mean to rallying global defence stocks? And how rising geopolitical uncertainty is boosting defence firms.

Big surge in defence spending

Shipping costs have been high since the attacks began on ships passing through the Red Sea. But a new analysis shows that costs are gradually coming down, especially for Europe.

Why shipping costs are gradually declining

India's central bank has extended the deadline for Paytm payments bank to wind down to March 15.

RBI extends transaction curbs deadline to March 15

A new study reveals that younger generations are rapidly closing the wealth gap with their elders, driven largely by a surge in stock investments. From stimulus checks to savvy investing, our next report delves into the factors propelling this generational change.

Wealth surge for under-40 Americans

The New York Times reports that Microsoft-backed Open AI has completed a deal that values the company at 80 billion dollars or more. As part of the deal, the company would sell existing shares in a so-called tender offer led by venture firm Thrive Capital.

AI craze boosts OpenAI's valuation

The year 2023 witnessed a major surge in global equity markets, fueled by post-pandemic recovery efforts and near-zero interest rates. However, as we enter 2024, the landscape is shifting. Tightening monetary policies, geopolitical uncertainties and evolving investor priorities are creating a more complex and volatile environment. WION's Business Editor Rahul Karunkar spoke to Stephen Pagliuca, Managing General Partner & Co-owner of Bain Capital & Boston Celtics, regarding the private equity outlook.

Decoding key private equity trends

Pakistan's political landscape has shifted, with Shehbaz Sharif and his coalition government is all set to take charge. But the celebrations may be short-lived, as daunting economic challenges loom large.

Rescuing the economy will be the biggest challenge for new govt

The BRICS bloc will soon lead the global surge in the number of millionaires. That's what a new report by investment migration consultancy Henley & Partners & Global Wealth Intelligence firm new world wealth says.

Report: BRICS to see 85% surge in millionaires by 2033

The US Securities and Exchange commission has approved a merger deal for Donald Trump's media and technology group, valuing the combined entity at $10 billion. This deal involves truth social, Trump's social media platform, merging with a special purpose acquisition company, or S-P-A-C.

Regulator approves Donald Trump media merger