The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?
A windfall for companies that build data centers and their suppliers is overshadowing weakness in other industries. Source link
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Shrimp exports shift: India gains in non-US markets; tariff surge in America threatens FY26 momentum
India’s shrimp trade recorded a steady rise in the first five months of FY26, with exporters earning $2.43 billion — an 18 per cent increase from last year — as per a new assessment by CareEdge Ratings. Shipment volumes also improved, touching 3.48 lakh metric tonnes, up 11 per cent year-on-year. Much of this momentum…
After Shutdown, Labor Department Says Some Data is Gone for Good
Surveys were delayed and some cannot be collected at all, officials said, further complicating the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates next month. Source link
Finally, gig workers have pan-India social security
MUMBAI: In a major boost to gig workers, the Centre’s move to implement the social security code will not just help those working with online platforms but also others to access benefits.Following budget announcement, some 15 lakh workers linked to online platforms are already registered on the labour ministry’s e-shram portal but the numbers are…
What to Know About the Nearly 10% Climb in a Key Medicare Expense for 2026
The rapidly rising premium for Part B, which covers retirees’ outpatient services, reflects the fast pace of growth for health care costs nationally. Source link
Trade outlook: India’s exports hold steady amid Donald Trump tariffs; new markets offset US slowdown
India’s export performance has remained steady even as global markets face volatility, according to SBI Research, which shared its assessment. As per news agency ANI, the report states that merchandise exports between April and September in FY26 touched $220 billion, a 2.9 per cent rise from $214 billion in the same period last year. Exports…
Mexico Is Now the United States’ Top Buyer
For first time in at least 30 years, the United States has exported more to Mexico than Canada, U.S. government data show, in a sign of how much North American trade has consolidated. Source link
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on November 22? Check details
Customers planning to visit their bank branches today will need to reschedule their work, as physical branches across the country are closed on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Banks in India remain open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month, but the second and fourth Saturdays are uniformly observed as holidays. Since today…
For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive
As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply. Source link
India retail shift: Tier II–III cities powering new phase of real estate growth; here’s what’s fueling the surge
India’s retail landscape is undergoing a major shift as smaller cities begin to drive the country’s organised retail expansion, according to new industry assessments. As per news agency ANI, Cushman & Wakefield’s Q3 2025 Retail Market Beat shows a sharp rise in leasing activity across Tier II and Tier III cities this year, reflecting stronger…