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Economy 5/25/2026

Our demand for tech resources will fall in 3 years: Barclays India CEO & MD

Barclays India CEO & MD Pushkar Singh has announced a significant strategic pivot, projecting a substantial decline in the demand for new tech resources within three years. This shift is primarily driven by anticipated Artificial Intelligence-fueled productivity gains across its vast network of Global Capability Centers (GCCs), signaling a transformative period for India's crucial IT services sector.

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Our demand for tech resources will fall in 3 years: Barclays India CEO & MD
Economy 5/24/2026

Rupee stabilisation, better earnings growth to bring FIIs back to Indian markets

After a protracted exodus, analysts are now flagging key inflection points that could trigger a significant reversal in foreign institutional investor (FII) sentiment towards Indian equities. May 2026 alone has seen FII selling hit Rs 30,374 crore, pushing the year-to-date outflows to a staggering Rs 1.5 lakh crore, driven by a stronger dollar and elevated global interest rates earlier in the year.

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Rupee stabilisation, better earnings growth to bring FIIs back to Indian markets
Economy 5/24/2026

Oncology Therapy Market to Reach US$482.5 Billion by 2033 as High Cancer Mortality, Precision Medicine and Next-Generation Therapeutics Redefine Global Cancer Care

The global oncology therapy market is poised for an unprecedented surge, with a new DataM Intelligence report projecting its value to skyrocket from US$212.6 billion in 2025 to an astounding US$482.5 billion by 2033. This near-doubling, driven by a relentless 9.6% CAGR, underscores a radical shift in cancer treatment, propelled by the urgent demand to combat high cancer mortality rates and breakthroughs in next-generation therapeutics. The industry is effectively re-writing the playbook for global cancer care.

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Oncology Therapy Market to Reach US$482.5 Billion by 2033 as High Cancer Mortality, Precision Medicine and Next-Generation Therapeutics Redefine Global Cancer Care
Economy 5/24/2026

Walmart CEO sends troubling message on economy, higher prices

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon delivered a stark warning this week, signaling deep consumer distress as shoppers increasingly prioritize essentials over discretionary goods. The retail giant's internal data, reflecting trends across millions of households, shows an acceleration in the shift towards value-oriented purchases, suggesting persistent inflationary pressures are now biting harder into household budgets than previously estimated. This pivot threatens broader economic growth and puts pressure on the Federal Reserve's "soft landing" narrative.

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Walmart CEO sends troubling message on economy, higher prices
Economy 5/24/2026

Another Fuel Price Hike Unavoidable If Global Disruptions Continue: BPCL

Indian consumers are bracing for imminent retail fuel price hikes after Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) signaled that a further increase is "unavoidable" if global energy disruptions persist. This stark warning, articulated by Director HR Raj Kumar Dubey, comes as the Indian government grapples with persistent geopolitical instability driving up crude oil costs, severely squeezing the margins of state-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

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Another Fuel Price Hike Unavoidable If Global Disruptions Continue: BPCL
Economy 5/24/2026

UBS sounds alarm on oil price for the rest of 2026

UBS just dramatically lifted its Brent crude forecast for the remainder of 2026, pushing its Q3 target to $105/barrel amid escalating and stubbornly persistent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The Swiss banking giant's revision underscores a growing consensus that geopolitical risks in the Middle East are structurally re-pricing global oil supply, threatening to reignite inflation and derail a fragile global economic recovery.

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UBS sounds alarm on oil price for the rest of 2026
Economy 5/24/2026

More War-Driven Inflation Seen in Fed’s Favored Gauge

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, has surged to an alarming 3.8% annually, propelled by a dramatic spike in energy costs tied to the escalating Strait of Aden Conflict. This unexpected acceleration, pushing the index perilously close to 4%, immediately upends any lingering hopes for near-term rate cuts and casts a long shadow over the U.S. economic outlook.

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More War-Driven Inflation Seen in Fed’s Favored Gauge
Economy 5/23/2026

Landlord with 100 properties warns new negative gearing rules will create ‘two-class economy’

Australia's property sector is bracing for seismic shifts as the Albanese Labor government pushes through controversial reforms to negative gearing, prompting a stark warning from major landlord Robert Menzies that the changes will create a “two-class economy.” Menzies, who oversees a portfolio of over 100 properties, predicts an exodus of investors, a further tightening of the already strained rental market, and a widening gap between property owners and a permanent renter class. The proposed legislation, introduced to Parliament last month, aims to restrict negative gearing benefits to newly constructed dwellings, a move heralded by the government as a solution to the nation's severe housing affordability crisis.

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Landlord with 100 properties warns new negative gearing rules will create ‘two-class economy’
Economy 5/23/2026

GCCI Urges Centre to Restore 5% Withholding Tax For FPIs In Govt Securities, Rupee Bonds

The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has sharply escalated pressure on the Centre, urging an immediate restoration of the 5% withholding tax for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in government securities and rupee bonds. This push comes as India's current 20% rate is widely seen as a punitive barrier, actively weakening the nation's appeal in increasingly competitive global debt markets and jeopardizing crucial capital inflows.

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GCCI Urges Centre to Restore 5% Withholding Tax For FPIs In Govt Securities, Rupee Bonds
Economy 5/23/2026

Why High Yield Munis Default Less Than Corporate High Yield

Even as higher interest rates and persistent inflation push corporate default forecasts upward for 2026, high-yield municipal bonds continue to exhibit a remarkably lower default rate compared to their corporate counterparts. Fresh analyses from leading Credit Rating Agencies consistently reaffirm this structural resilience, providing a critical anchor for investors seeking yield with mitigated risk in a volatile credit landscape.

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Why High Yield Munis Default Less Than Corporate High Yield
Economy 5/23/2026

Moody's upgrades South Africa's outlook as fiscal reforms gain traction

Moody's has upgraded South Africa's sovereign credit outlook from stable to positive, a critical pre-cursor that signals potential for a full rating upgrade. This shift acknowledges Pretoria's sustained, albeit arduous, progress in fiscal consolidation and restoring market trust, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's prolonged economic recovery efforts after years of fiscal strain and sovereign downgrades.

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Moody's upgrades South Africa's outlook as fiscal reforms gain traction
Economy 5/23/2026

US jury clears Boeing in $250m 737 MAX grounding lawsuit

A US jury has decisively cleared aerospace titan Boeing in a high-stakes $250 million lawsuit brought by LOT Polish Airlines. The suit sought damages for lost revenue suffered during the unprecedented 20-month global grounding of Boeing's 737 MAX fleet. This landmark verdict in Chicago is the first grounding-related claim to go to trial, stemming from the catastrophic 2018 Lion Air and 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crashes that killed 346 people and led to a worldwide ban on the aircraft. LOT Polish Airlines had argued for compensation for flight cancellations and operational costs incurred while their 737 MAX aircraft were rendered inoperable by regulatory mandate.

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US jury clears Boeing in $250m 737 MAX grounding lawsuit
Economy 5/23/2026

Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8 bn 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund'

A coalition of President Donald Trump's critics, spearheaded by the legal advocacy group Democracy Forward, has filed a federal lawsuit in Alexandria, Virginia, seeking to halt payouts from a newly established USD 1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponisation Fund." The fund, created to settle Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over the leak of his tax returns, aims to compensate individuals who claim to be victims of a "weaponised government." The plaintiffs, including a former prosecutor and a college professor, argue that the fund lacks legal basis and accountability, demanding its complete dismantlement.

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Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8 bn 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund'
Economy 5/23/2026

U.S. weighs chip tariffs to spur domestic growth, trade chief says

The U.S. government is actively considering the imposition of **chip tariffs**—import duties on semiconductors—as a strategic tool to invigorate **domestic growth** and incentivize the **reshoring** of **semiconductor production**. This ongoing policy discussion, articulated by figures like former **U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)** Jamieson Greer, underscores a concerted effort to fortify the nation's technological industrial base. The proposed tariffs aim to make foreign-produced chips comparatively more expensive, thereby boosting the competitiveness and viability of U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, directly addressing vulnerabilities exposed during recent global supply chain disruptions.

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U.S. weighs chip tariffs to spur domestic growth, trade chief says
Economy 5/23/2026

Central banks worldwide are putting the brakes on interest rate cuts

Major central banks globally, including the US Federal Reserve (Fed), the European Central Bank (ECB), and the Bank of England (BoE), are unexpectedly hitting the brakes on anticipated interest rate cuts. This marks a significant pivot from earlier market expectations of aggressive monetary policy easing, which had priced in multiple rate reductions starting mid-year. Instead, persistent inflationary pressures, particularly in the services sector, and robust labor market data across advanced economies, have prompted policymakers to adopt a more cautious stance, signaling that borrowing costs will likely remain elevated for a longer duration than previously forecast.

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Central banks worldwide are putting the brakes on interest rate cuts
Economy 5/23/2026

EU rejects UK push to create a single market for goods

The European Union has decisively rebuffed the United Kingdom's recent overtures to establish a bespoke "Single Market for Goods," firmly reiterating its steadfast position on the integrity of its foundational economic principles. Brussels, acting through its primary institutional bodies, has communicated that any substantive discussions regarding the future EU-UK relationship will be confined strictly to the already tabled "Reset Package" of measures, slated for deliberation at the forthcoming bilateral summit with Britain. This move underscores the ongoing friction in post-"Brexit" relations, where the UK seeks greater market access while the EU prioritizes the sanctity of its internal market rules.

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EU rejects UK push to create a single market for goods
Economy 5/23/2026

Filling up before your Memorial Day road trip? Gas is more than $1 per gallon higher than last year

As Memorial Day approaches, marking the unofficial start of the U.S. summer travel season, Oregonians are bracing for significantly higher gasoline prices, with reports indicating costs more than $1 per gallon above last year's figures. Despite this surge, over half a million residents are still projected to embark on road trips exceeding 50 miles, highlighting the persistent demand for holiday travel even amidst escalating fuel expenses. This localized price hike in states like Oregon reflects broader national trends where consumer demand is clashing with constrained supply dynamics ahead of peak driving season.

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Filling up before your Memorial Day road trip? Gas is more than $1 per gallon higher than last year
Economy 5/23/2026

Legal fight could delay a proposed $7B settlement for lawsuits in Roundup cancer claims

A proposed $7.25 billion settlement, intended to resolve thousands of Mass Tort Litigation claims alleging Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, faces significant delays. An attorney opposing the deal has initiated a legal maneuver to transfer the case from a Missouri state court to federal court, potentially derailing the carefully negotiated proposed settlement between manufacturer Bayer AG (which acquired Monsanto) and numerous plaintiffs. This eleventh-hour challenge introduces fresh complexities into a long-standing legal saga, recalling previous attempts to centralize such claims, often through Multidistrict Litigation (MDL).

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Legal fight could delay a proposed $7B settlement for lawsuits in Roundup cancer claims
Economy 5/23/2026

Bayer's $7.25 billion Roundup settlement faces new objections - Reuters

Bayer's proposed $7.25 billion settlement aimed at resolving the vast majority of future Roundup cancer claims is now facing significant pushback, particularly from the law firm Keller Postman. Objectors are challenging the deal in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, citing a "lack of adversity" in the negotiation process, which they argue fails to adequately protect the interests of absent class members. This legal skirmish threatens to further delay Bayer's efforts to put an end to the protracted Multi-District Litigation (MDL) surrounding its controversial glyphosate-based herbicide.

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Bayer's $7.25 billion Roundup settlement faces new objections - Reuters
Economy 5/23/2026

How major US stock indexes fared Friday 5/22/2026

On Friday, May 22, 2026, major U.S. stock indexes capped off an extraordinary run, marking their eighth consecutive winning week. The bellwether S&P 500 index climbed 0.4% during the session, pushing it tantalizingly close to its mid-week all-time high. This sustained rally saw broad-market participation, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also demonstrating significant gains, reflecting robust investor confidence across various sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average similarly contributed to the positive sentiment, underscoring a pervasive bullish trend in the domestic equity landscape.

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How major US stock indexes fared Friday 5/22/2026
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