WEF survey flags weak 2026 outlook: Global growth seen slowing amid disruption; US tariffs pose challenge for India

[ad_1] The global economy is heading into a phase of weak growth and systemic disruption, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said in its latest Chief Economists’ Outlook released on Tuesday.India, projected by the IMF to grow 6.5 per cent in 2025, continues to be the fastest-growing major economy, but its manufacturing ambitions face hurdles from…

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Rupee at all-time low! Currency slumps 45 paise to close at 88.73 against US dollar; Visa fee shock, FII outflows add pressure

[ad_1] The rupee depreciated 45 paise to settle at a fresh all-time low of 88.73 against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over the steep hike in the US H-1B visa fee, which exporters fear will hit India’s IT services sector.Forex traders said the local currency extended…

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Kenvue stock rebounds: Tylenol maker rises 6% after Donald Trump’s autism claims; analysts see limited legal impact

[ad_1] Shares of Tylenol maker Kenvue rebounded sharply on Tuesday, recovering from a steep fall triggered by President Donald Trump’s unfounded remarks linking the drug to autism.At the opening bell, Kenvue shares climbed more than 6 per cent, a day after plunging 7.5 per cent, AP reported. Trump had repeatedly instructed pregnant women to avoid…

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UBS settles French tax case: Bank to pay 835 million euros; 14-year legal saga ends with lower penalty

[ad_1] Swiss banking giant UBS will pay 835 million euros ($985 million) to settle a long-running legal case in France over assisting wealthy clients in evading taxes, the bank and French authorities announced on Tuesday.The settlement includes a 730-million-euro fine and 105 million euros in damages to the French state, bringing closure to the 14-year-old…

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Rupee slips to all-time low of 88.75 against US dollar! Exporters cheer short term gains; importers face rising costs

[ad_1] The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 88.75 against the US dollar on Tuesday, a fall of 47 paise that exporters said will improve price competitiveness in global markets, even as they flagged risks from volatility and higher import costs.Import-heavy sectors such as gems and jewellery, petroleum and electronics may derive limited…

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Trump tariff impact: ‘Bigger effect on investments’, says Shell; global economic uncertainty a factor

[ad_1] Shell faces low oil prices and US tariff uncertainty (Image credits: X @Shell) US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating uncertainty into the global economy, impacting investment decisions more than supply chain costs, said Shell India’s Robin Mooldijk, president of projects and technology.“The primary effect is on our supply chain. It becomes more expensive…

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UPS: EPFO pauses Unified Pension Scheme adoption for its employees; says matter still under consideration

[ad_1] The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has temporarily put on hold its earlier order allowing employees to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), stating that the matter is still under consideration. “It is to inform that the matter regarding implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for the employees of the Central Board is…

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US clarification on one-time H-1B fees: How MEA worked over weekend to engage with Trump administration to win relief; details here

[ad_1] External Affairs Ministry engaged intensively during the weekend with the Donald Trump administration regarding H-1B fees concerns. (AI image) The White House clarification on the hikes $100,000 H1-B visa fee being only for new applicants and not for existing holders, along with the announcement that it was a one-time fee, rather than an annual…

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