US economy contracts 0.2% in Q1 amid tariff-driven disruption; imports, weak spending weigh on growth

The US economy contracted at a 0.2% annual pace from January through March, marking the first quarterly decline in three years, as President Donald Trump’s trade policies disrupted business activity. The Commerce Department released the revised estimate Thursday, slightly improving on its initial figure.The drop in gross domestic product (GDP) — the broadest measure of…

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RBI’s balance sheet grows 8.2% to Rs 76.25 lakh crore in FY25, delivers Rs 2.69 lakh crore dividend to government

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) balance sheet expanded by 8.20 per cent year-on-year, reaching Rs 76.25 lakh crore as of March 31, 2025, according to the central bank’s Annual Report for 2024-25 released on Thursday. The increase contributed to a significant dividend payout of Rs 2.69 lakh crore to the central government.The report noted…

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