The FTSE 100 has reached a historic milestone, crossing a major psychological level and marking a significant moment for the UK stock market. The benchmark index, which tracks the performance of the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, recorded its strongest performance in years. Market analysts attribute the rally to a combination...
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Africa to Lead Global Economic Growth in 2026
Africa is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing region in the global economy in 2026, according to projections by international financial institutions. Several African nations are forecast to record strong economic expansion, driven by rising investment, improving infrastructure, and growth in key sectors such as energy, mining, agriculture, and services. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
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Rupee Starts 2026 Weaker Amid Corporate Dollar Demand
Mumbai, India — The Indian rupee opened 2026 on a softer note, weakening against the US dollar as strong corporate demand for dollars exerted pressure on the currency. Market participants pointed to renewed foreign exchange buying by businesses as companies sought dollars to meet import obligations and overseas commitments at the start of the year....
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January 2, 2026January 2, 2026Economics
UK Set to Become World’s Fifth-Largest Economy by 2040, Overtaking Japan
London — The United Kingdom is projected to become the world’s fifth-largest economy by 2040, overtaking Japan, according to long-term global economic forecasts. The shift reflects changing growth patterns among advanced economies and emerging markets over the coming decades. Economic projections indicate that while Japan’s economy is expected to grow at a slower pace due...
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January 2, 2026January 2, 2026Economics, Global Market
Europe Economic Shift: Bulgaria Adopts the Euro
Bulgaria has taken a major step in its economic journey by officially adopting the euro as its national currency, marking a significant shift in the country’s financial and monetary framework. The move aligns Bulgaria more closely with the European Union’s core economies and represents a milestone in its long-standing integration process. With the adoption of...
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January 1, 2026January 1, 2026Economics, News, Politics, Uncategorized
புதிய பொருளாதார கோட்பாடு அவசியம்: ஆளுநர் ஆர்.என். ரவி
தமிழ்நாடு உள்ளிட்ட மாநிலங்கள் எதிர்கொண்டு வரும் பொருளாதார சவால்களை சமாளிக்க புதிய பொருளாதார கோட்பாடு அவசியம் என தமிழ்நாடு ஆளுநர் ஆர்.என். ரவி தெரிவித்துள்ளார். சென்னை நடைபெற்ற ஒரு நிகழ்ச்சியில் பேசிய அவர், தற்போதைய பொருளாதார அமைப்பு பல்வேறு மாற்றங்களை சந்தித்து வருவதாகவும், உலகளாவிய சூழ்நிலைகளுக்கு ஏற்ப இந்தியாவின் பொருளாதார கொள்கைகளும் புதுப்பிக்கப்பட வேண்டிய தேவை இருப்பதாகவும் கூறினார். தொழில்நுட்ப வளர்ச்சி, வேலைவாய்ப்பு உருவாக்கம், இளைஞர்களின் திறன் மேம்பாடு ஆகியவற்றில் கவனம் செலுத்தும் வகையில் புதுமையான...
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December 28, 2025December 28, 2025City, Economics, Global Market, Global Politics, Life & Style, Trending
U.S. H-1B Visa Overhaul Raises Concerns Over Major Economic Impact
WASHINGTON D.C., Dec. 28, 2025 — The U.S. government’s sweeping changes to the H-1B skilled work visa program have sparked significant concern among industry leaders and economists about their potential impact on both the American and global tech and services economy. At the center of the debate is an estimated $198 billion economic contribution tied...
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December 28, 2025December 28, 2025City, Economics, Global Market, Life & Style, News
UK Faces Structural Decline in Living Standards as Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens
LONDON, Dec. 28, 2025 — New economic forecasts paint a troubling picture for Britain’s households, as the cost-of-living crisis evolves from a short-term shock into a structural decline in living standards. According to the latest analysis by UK think tanks, inflation, sluggish growth and tax pressures are eroding real incomes and pushing living standards lower...
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December 28, 2025December 28, 2025Economics, Indian Market, News, Trending
India Set to Be Among World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economies at ~7 % in 2025
NEW DELHI, Dec. 29, 2025 — India’s economy continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and expansion in 2025, on track to grow at around 7 %, making it one of the fastest-growing major economies globally. This sustained momentum stems from a combination of policy reforms, robust domestic consumption, and rising investment activity, according to recent economic...
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Hong Kong Revises 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.2%, Led by Exports, Investment and Financial Markets
HONG KONG, Dec. 28, 2025 — Hong Kong’s government has raised its economic growth projection for 2025 to about 3.2 %, up from the earlier forecast range of 2 – 3 %, reflecting stronger-than-expected performance in key sectors including exports, investment and financial markets. Officials say the revision comes after a solid performance throughout the...
