Can the government fix it quickly? And how badly will it affect the economic recovery?
Powell cautioned that “there really are risks out there”, specifically coronavirus flare-ups, if Americans return to normal life too quickly
Bubbles may be “messy, but lead to progress”
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Stock market jitters, China the world's largest economy, vaccine hopefuls, EM currencies, Equitas, hotels, earnings and carbon neutrality
The base effect is not the only factor investors should be keeping an eye on in this earnings season
The currencies of developing economies have fared less well than anticipated, while the dollar has gained nearly 3 per cent in the first quarter of 2021
The FAO's food price index is at its highest level since June 2014
The ‘pharmacy of the world’ is now staring at COVID-19 vaccine shortages. We need to act fast and decisively to avoid a crisis, which can threaten India’s COVID-19 containment efforts
The Chinese policymakers realise that even if China is on top of the world economic order, it is highly likely that the USD will maintain its dominance
If we measure GDP in current US dollars, China’s economy will be three-quarters of the US next year. The closing gap is the underlying reason for the US-China cold war
India will have to weigh its development need and economic imperative before announcing a “net zero” target at an international forum
With revenue expansion hitting a road bump in the near term and profitability at risk, the debt metrics are a cause for concern
The US action, coming close on the heels of the Quad meeting, raises questions about the wisdom of toeing the US line
The intention of the production team in terms of the messages to be conveyed stands far from the visuals and remains embedded in the lyrics. That is where seems to be the rub
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance
The vacant office space may lead to a sharp pullback in construction and steep drops in office rents
Many emerging market countries lag far behind: Some have administered as little as one dose per 1,000 residents
Jordan’s stability, rocked by the royal spat, is of interest to India in multiple ways. In the divisions within the Hashemite family, Pakistan sees a chance to claw its way back into Jordan
Although India has administered nearly 95 million vaccine doses so far, a few states have complained of shortages
Investors are bogged down by the sheer volume of transactions. Rising valuations are also a turn-off
It is apparent that the growing restlessness and uncertainty dogging Trinamool Congress leaders in the face of the BJP’s aggressive campaign is lending uncertainty to the outcomes of the remaining five phases of the election
The PLI schemes coupled with the hike in import duties will encourage backward integration. Companies already in components and contract manufacturing are better placed to avail of the incentives
The tighter-than-required monetary policy during 2016-18 is often criticized for derailing Indian growth story; that’s why the new forecasting model assumes importance
Rural housing finance subsidiary is the first one among subsidiaries likely to get listed, says Anish Shah
The Opposition would do well to not think too far ahead, and take the first few steps on the road to 2024
