economic indicators
US Trade Deficit Narrows to Three-Year Low Following Trump's Tariff Implementation
Dec 12, 2025 02:56 am CST
The US trade deficit unexpectedly contracted to $52.8 billion in September 2023, reaching its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as exports rose 3.0% while imports increased just 0.6% following the implementation of President Trump's new tariffs targeting major trading partners including the EU, Japan, and China.
Indian Stock Market Surges: Sensex Gains 900 Points as Nifty Crosses 26,100 on Global Cues and FII Inflows
Nov 26, 2025 03:50 pm CST
The Indian stock market rebounded strongly on Wednesday with Sensex rising 900 points to 85,338 and Nifty 50 crossing 26,180. This upswing was fueled by potential US interest rate cuts, increased foreign investment, declining oil prices, and positive performance from heavyweight stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries, alongside optimistic global market conditions.
Federal Reserve Faces Policy Decisions Without Critical October Economic Data Due to Government Shutdown
Nov 22, 2025 02:58 am CST
The US government has canceled the October inflation report due to data collection challenges during the 43-day shutdown, creating uncertainty for the Federal Reserve ahead of its December interest rate meeting. With both inflation and jobs reports unavailable, policymakers must make critical economic decisions without access to the latest economic indicators.
India's Trade Balance Deteriorates: Exports Drop 11.8% While Imports Surge 16.6% in October
Nov 17, 2025 06:40 pm CST
India's trade deficit expanded to USD 41.68 billion in October as exports fell 11.8% to USD 34.38 billion while imports surged 16.63% to USD 76.06 billion. Gold imports tripled to USD 14.72 billion, contributing significantly to the imbalance. Despite this monthly setback, April-October exports maintained a slight growth of 0.63% while imports rose 6.37%.
Government Shutdown Impact: Critical Economic Data Delays Create Policy and Investment Challenges
Oct 02, 2025 11:05 am CST
The ongoing US government shutdown is delaying essential economic reports including jobs data and retail sales figures, creating significant challenges for Federal Reserve policymakers and investors during a period of economic uncertainty. With inflation above target and employment growth slowing, these data interruptions could complicate upcoming interest rate decisions and economic forecasting, potentially forcing greater reliance on private sector indicators.