Global Roundup

Trump’s tariff wars: The intended and the unintended consequences

This week, the new US president addressed the US Congress in what turned out to be the longest speech in
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When being the China alternative isn’t enough

Being “not China” may have been the easy part. A big tout for manufacturing in several important Asian economies was
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How Trump has flipped American foreign policy

US President Donald Trump made headlines with his wild foreign policy moves such as by laying a claim to Panama
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Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’: The shifting sands of global trade

While recent headlines have focused on India’s increased procurement of defence equipment and energy resources from the US, a far
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RBI talks about geopolitical ripple effects on Indian economy

In recent years, geopolitical tensions have emerged as a significant global concern, profoundly influencing economies worldwide. Geopolitics plays a pivotal
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Europe’s string of setbacks could result in a knock-on effect on Indian equities

The French government was felled by a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, December 4. This setback was the latest in a
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India prepares for a new chapter in US relations as Trump reclaims the White House

In the wake of Donald Trump’s historic return to the White House, India’s diplomatic and business community is bracing for
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Global Overview: Navigating a Year of Elections

In an intricate dance of interdependence, markets and the real economy influence each other significantly, with markets often setting the
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India needs to rethink its stance on trade policy barriers

Jagdish Bhagwati’s 1984 insights on India’s deregulation echoes even today as trade policies face challenges in promoting self-reliance. Thirty-nine years
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Disinflation is happening in all the right places

The latest US inflation report shows promising signs, with core CPI rising only 0.2% in May, easing concerns. There’s still
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